Google Sites is a simple, versatile, accessible and collaborative website creation tool which is accessible to anyone with a Google (gmail) account, as well as to students of all ages through Google Apps for Education. In this webinar, we will discuss the purposes and advantages of student created websites, look at examples, then walk you through the steps of setting up and editing/personalizing your own website. We will explore options for the sharing and privacy settings, and discuss the significance of student owned content in the building of their personal digital profile. You will also receive a link to an instructional site specifically created to support students and teachers in their use of Google Sites. Participants should have access to their Google or Google Apps for Education account to participate fully in this session.
Audience: Grades 1-8
Resources:
- Find Susan and Trish online
- Susan & Trish’s “How To Google” site
- EduGAINS – About 21st Century Learning
- Ministry of Education, Curriculum Grades 1-8
- Trish’s student example
- Susan’s summer camp: Ex. 1, Ex. 2
- Google Sites Help Centre