Google Sites

What is Google Sites?

Google Sites is a website creation tool that allows you to easily drag-and-drop layouts.

Why Use Google Sites?

In addition to ease of use, there are many options for upload such as images, videos, and maps. You can insert Google Docs, Forms, and Slides into your website, and it all updates automatically as you edit the files in your Drive.

Teacher Website Requirements for 2020 - 2021

All teacher websites are to include the following:

    • Name of teacher

    • Teacher email address and best time to contact

    • Subjects taught or class schedule

    • Syllabus (MS/HS)

    • Calendar of due dates

    • Communication method for parents and students.

      • Examples:

          • Please sign up for Remind @12324

            • Teachers must post a copy of Remind messages on their teacher website or embed Remind feed into teacher website - Only Edlio

          • Send an email every Friday by 5pm

            • Teachers must post a copy of the information in the email on their teacher website

          • Send a newsletter every Sunday at 4 pm by email or through Remind

            • Add a link to newsletter on teacher website

How do I build a Google Site?

Watch this tutorial video, or check out the written instructions below.

8 Minute Video by Richard Bryne

1. Open Google Sites.

Head to Google Sites (sites.google.com/new) to get started.

Click on the multicolored “+” button in the upper-left or choose from the Template Gallery. For the basic website, we suggest the Class template.

2. Name your Google Site.

In the top-left of the screen click Enter Site Name and choose a name for your new website. If you chose a blank template, it will be titled "Untitled." If you chose a Template, it will be the name of the template you selected.

3. Title your first web page.

Click on Your Page Title and enter a title for your page. You can change the font size, add bold or italic text and include links.

4. Choose your Site layout.

On the sidebar under "Insert", you’ll see multiple options for page layouts including single images with text, multiple images, and more. Click on the layout you prefer or drag-and-drop it into your new website.

5. Expand your Site content.

Add additional context and content from under the "Insert" tab. Here, you’ll find options to include collapsible text menus, tables of contents, image carousels and even buttons.

6. Create additional pages.

If desired, create more web pages by clicking the "Pages" tab in the upper-right, then click on the “+” at the bottom.

7. Choose and add a theme.

Click Themes and choose from six available free themes with multiple color schemes and fonts.

8. Publish your Google Site.

When you’re happy with your site’s layout and content, click Publish in the upper-right hand corner.

9. Choose your web address and set viewing rights.

You can now select a web address and select viewing or editing rights for your site, allowing visitors to simply view your site or make changes.

In the Web address bar, you may wish to put your last name.

For access, please select "MANAGE"

Under "Links" select "Change."

Then click the drop-down for "Columbia County School District," and select "Public."