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Google Sites: A Quick and Easy (and Free) Solution for Class Web Portals
A 2009 NC TIES Presentation
Meeting Room 303
Thursday 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Do you want a quick and easy, yet powerful, web presence, Google Sites may be the solution. Google Sites are secure yet interactive and include documents, calendars, and email using your Google account. Don't have a Google account? Bring your laptop and get started building your site during this session. Sign up at http://www.google.com
Target Audience: Middle, High, Administration
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Introductions
Presenters
Topic
What is a Google Site?
How can a Google Site be used?
What does a Google site need?
Purpose - Stated on the home page and evident in the navigation and on every page
Audience - Written to the target of the content to maintain focus and purpose.
Navigation - Logical, consistent, easy to locate, and on every page.
Identity - Provided with purpose of the site on home page.
Content - Relevant, current, accurate, engaging, and documented.
Getting Started
Step 1 - Google Account
Step 2 - Google Site
Step 3 - Set up
Template and Color Scheme - Standard or Custom
Layout - Navigation, pages
Content - Create pages
Sitemap - Add pages to navigation
Step 4 - Add Content
Step 5 -
Share
Public
Private
Exploration
Questions
List of sample sites
Search