Embedded Files
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We will all be completing our digital portfolios as Google Sites.
You can learn how to use Google sites here.
You can embed audio reflections on your work using the Mote Google Chrome Extension.
Embedding audio in your process journal using Mote is explained here.
Why do it this way?
Google sites is a free and approachable way to begin learning about building websites, which will prepare you for Graphic Design related industry.
Our specific unit is on 'Screen & Media' and so we will be looking at all kinds of ways that we can use graphic design skills in contemporary and digital environments, such as websites.
Google sites will allow you to embed audio files, Padelts, Coggle or any other content we use to plan, present and analyse Photography and Graphic Design.
Your Google Site Structure
Your Google site should have the following tabs:
Class Projects
Design Campaign
Step by step instructions are provided below, if needed.
Top Tip: Make Sure to Publish your Google Site and the end of each lesson.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Sign in to Google and access Google Sites
Go to the Google homepage (www.google.com).
Click on the grid icon (top-right corner) and select "Sites" from the dropdown menu.
If prompted, sign in to your Google account or create a new account.
Step 2: Create a new site
Once you're on the Google Sites homepage, click on the "+" button to create a new site.
Choose a name for your site, such as "My Portfolio," and click "Next."
Step 3: Choose a template
Select a template that suits your preferences or start with a blank template.
For simplicity, let's choose a blank template for this example.
Step 4: Customise the site
After choosing the template, you'll be taken to the site editor.
Click on the "Untitled Page" section at the top left and change it to "About Me."
Add your personal information, text, images, or any other content you'd like to display on your About Me page.
Step 5: Create the Class Projects tab
On the top navigation bar, click on the "+" button next to "Pages."
Enter a name for the new page, such as "Class Projects."
Repeat this step to create additional subpages for each project item you want to include.
Step 6: Create the Project Plan tab
Similarly, click on the "+" button next to "Pages" on the top navigation bar.
Name the page "Project Plan."
Repeat this step for "Design Campaign."
Step 7: Organise the pages
Rearrange the pages in the desired order by dragging and dropping them on the navigation bar.
Place the "About Me" page first, followed by "Class Projects, " "Project Plan," and then "Design Campaign."
Step 8: Customise each project or assessment subpage
Click on each subpage (e.g. "Class Projects") to edit its content.
Add project details, descriptions, images, or any other relevant information.
Step 9: Publish the site
Once you've customized your site and subpages, click on the "Publish" button in the top-right corner.
Choose the desired publishing settings and follow the prompts to publish your site.
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