Kaplack_Google+Sites

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 * Topic: **** Creating and using Google Sites in the classroom **
 * Presenter: **** Victor Kaplack **
 * Date: **** February 10th 2012 **
 * Part 1: Intro to Google Sites**

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 * Part 2: Setting up account and templates**

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 * Part 3: My Google Sites page**
 * Part 4: Compare Google Sites to Wiki's/ Conclusion**

==** Project Description: ****Google Sites is an easy-to use, free web based tool. This software is designed for teachers and students to create custom web pages based on what the editor would like to accomplish.**==

==** Content uses of this technology: ****This technology can be used across the curriculum in elementary, middle school and high school classrooms. The possibilities of using these sites are endless. You can use them for presentations, peer collaboration/review, group assignments, current events, e-portfolios, independent studies and other types of research projects. You can also manage events within the events calendar, post photos of all sorts and have important documents year round such as permission slips and a class syllabus. Embedded documents are automatically updated within the website when you make changes in Google Docs. This way you only need to edit once.**==

=** Pedagogical considerations for this technology: ****Using Google Sites in the classroom can be beneficial to both teachers and students. Depending on the level for which it is used, Google sites can provide a variety of experiences that can enhance student learning. Some of these benefits include: student-directed learning, inquiry based learning, collaborative learning opportunities, independent explorations and organizational tools. Teachers may find Google sites beneficial when collaborating with colleagues, creating class web pages, posting assignments, project guidelines and due dates and posting tutorials for student access at home regarding classroom content.**=

==** Requirements: ****A valid email address and internet access. I have found that Google Chrome works the best but Internet Explorer and Firefox are also fine. Some districts may block Google sites. You may want to check with your technology coordinator to see if this is the case and what you can do to gain access.**==

==** Where to purchase or acquire: ****It is quite simple. All you need to do is create a Google account and it’s FREE! Simply go to sites.google.com, click on sign in if you are using your Akron email or click on set up account and use any email address you would like. You do not need to have a Gmail account for this software. Once you have created an account you can log into your email and click for verification and you are ready to create a Google site.**==

** Additional Resources: **

 * Google Sites Main Help Page **
 * Cheat Sheats for Google Sites **** This is a variety of how to tutorials for Google Sites created by teacher Molly Schroeder. **

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