Expecto Patronum Sites!

    So, it's the final week, ya?

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    Ya.

    Back to the ol' grind, now, huh?

    What?

    You know, back to teaching.

    (snorting) I never left it, silly.

    Really? Well, who's been in your classroom this whole time?

    Me! Jeez! Why, I otta....nevermind. Moving on, this week was all about Google Sites.

Want to jump right in? Click on the image.

    Google Sites is accessed from your Drive using your Google account. So, log in to your Google account first, then access your Drive.

Next, go to New in the upper left corner, move down the navigation to More and locate Google Sites as the last option.

Now, when it saves in your Drive, as all things Google do, you'll have to remember what you named it because that's how you'll locate it. Unless you place it in a folder, it will be alphabetized with the rest of your Google Drive Docs, etc. Go ahead, ask me how I know. 😜

  I recommend putting it in a folder so you can keep track of it easier (I will be moving mine to one). 

    These are a few of the options: changing the image on each page (uploaded, from Drive, or searching Google--only uncopyrighted allowed); inserting text boxes, images, uploads, or embedding URL's or code.

This image shows all the main pages I have with arrows to show the ones that have sub-pages nestled under them. It's ok if you don't place a new page in the right spot, simply drag and drop as needed.

This image shows a few of the layout options as well as one menu option. 





    Who did you think was in my classroom?

    Well, they looked really old and there were large circles under their eyes. You know, they kind of looked zombie-ish.

    Gee, thanks.

    Under one of my pages, I've nestled three more: a specific calendar and the school calendar, a results Doc, and different websites students can browse to find performance pieces.

    Another awesome feature is the ability to add contributors/editors. So, teachers could share a site or students could collaborate and create one together for an assignment.

Here's a video from Teacher's Tech to walk you through these steps and more: 

    Overall, the ease of using Google Sites has me thinking it really won't be too hard to maintain this one and keep it current. Plus, I can share out on the web (as it is now) or keep it only within the school district. Honestly, it was so fun to design and put the site together, I'm excited to show my students and guide them through one of their own.

     So, are you done?

    (sigh) Yes, I'm done. I just have a couple recommendations for reading: "Shhh!" by Danielle SoLoud and "Stop Arguing" by Xavier Breath.

    Why? Has your class been tough?

  (groan, snicker) Say the titles out loud.

    Oh! For crying out loud! Really?!?

    Just one more: "Positive Reinforcement" by Wade Ago.

    Well, I'm not going to miss those.

    Ya, my students aren't either.

    Until my next post, make sure you check out the Google Site.