Google Sites
Learning Targets for Google Sites:
Create title for site
Add content to site
Select layout options
Organize content in logical sequence
Add pages
Share site
Preview and publish site
What is Google Sites?
Google Sites is a free Google app for creating customized websites and supporting collaboration. Quickly and easily learn how to:
Create, format, edit, customize, and personalize a site using Google Sites.
Select various page layouts and types to effectively display content on site.
Manage the permissions and sharing options of site.
Embed documents, gadgets, media, and other Google tools on site.
Reasons to Create a Website
Portfolio
Education
Club
Organization
Activities
Information
Reviews
Hobbies
Business
Professional
Tips for Building a Website
Identify purpose of site
Identify your audience
Determine design and layout
Plan your pages
Organize content
Use content-related images
Use appropriate font styles and sizes
Use contrast for background, text, and images
Research content
Select accessibility and permissions for public or private use
Spell check and verify grammar usage
Verify ease of navigation and proper linkage
Reference content