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Google Sites

Google Sites is a completely online-based tool that allows you to create a simple or extensive web site. With a few clicks, you can create multiple pages, embed rich content, and even allow others to add and collaborate on content.  Sites brings together all of the other great Google tools – letting you easily embed Google Docs, Calendar, Picasa albums, and much more!  From Colette Cassinelli on Edtech Vision Blog  

Google Sites Tour


  • Easily created webpage
  • Can embed all your other Google Docs, videos & pics
  • Many themes
  • Layout options allow for creativity and function
  • Clean looking
  • No page limit
  • Crib Sheet (from Google Education)
  • Can be collaborative and private
  • Gadgets & Navigation Bar

Examples of Classroom Application

How do they measure on this rubric?

Classroom Websites
Student Example ePortfolios with Sites
High School 
Students from Blue Ridge Governor's School in VA
School Sites Built with Google Sites

Adult ePortfolios  
Learn more about using Google Sites for ePortfolios from EVibes

What does the audience want in a classroom website?

Summary of Responses

Putting Responses into Wordle.net

Getting Going on your site:

  1. Consider content, audience and purpose.
  2. Create an account with Google Sites (it works with Google docs too) or go to "more" on any Google page and go to sites.  You DO NOT need to create a gmail account, but if you do have one, you already have access to sites.  
  3. Follow the steps of creating a URL, choosing a theme, and begin editing.


Types of Pages

  • Web page – A basic page that allows you to write content and embed gadgets.  This is your basic blank slate.
  • File cabinet – A page where you can upload and share files.  You can create folders for different subjects.
  • List – This page can be used to create to-do lists or assignment lists.  You can easily add or remove items.
  • Announcements – This a perfect tools for adding recent announcements to your page.  While much of your content remains static, this lets place time-stamped information anywhere on your site.

Files to download to practice with copying and pasting from Word docs & inserting images from your computer.
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