Google Sites

Google Sites

    • One of the most flexible tools available for a teacher web site. Use it to author pages simply and easily, allow collaboration, upload files, and more. Some characteristics include:You can create different types of pages, including:
    • A web page - this page is an example of a web page
      • A file cabinet - a page where you can upload and share files
      • A list page - use a pre-designed template or create your own. Track action items, to do lists, etc.
    • An announcements page - this blog-like feature really adds something I've always felt was missing on a wikiYou can easily insert Google Calendar (see the next section for more on Calendar)
    • Google Docs are readily embedded
    • Other "gadgets" can also be embedded - but watch out for student use, some are inappropriate
    • Ability to limit who sees and who edits the site

Things to consider:

    • Able to make a lot of pages.
    • Potential to have students add content, collaborate, etc.
    • Continues to add features, including widgets

Google Sites Basics