11/16 class and task create Googlesites

Devo: Josie 

Presentation: Julie and Sarah C  SMART Notebook

Audience:  Create a google doc for all the tool show and tells.
Share one thing you learned.  Share a strength. Share a question or wonder.  Share any suggestions for the presenters.

Terms to know:
Gadget: a module that is embedded in the site. Like calendar, announcements, homework, lists,
Page:  Home page, separate web page, announcement page, file cabinet page (you will create as you choose: about me page, Learning and Learning Page, Professional Page)
you can choose the page layout (all text, text/sidebar, text/gadget, two columns)
Subpage: subset pages on a main page (like tabs in a binder.) 
Toolbar: (can be top, left side, right side)
Site Header; (a default but can be removed, a place to put your name/logo)
Footer: optional and you can customize
Template:  a pre-made site format and you can't easily change the toolbars, header, gadgets, etc. (don't use)
Themes: options for color schemes, fonts, etc. This is how to make your site YOURS.  Use this.
Settings:  the list of tools and ways to change it (the wheel) and a link to sites help.
Manage Site: An editor only page, to change the title, the description, the link. Also you can change the pages, subpages, home page, the docments, and the flo chart of navigation from here.  You can access sharing/permissions from here. 
Edit Site Layout: brings a toolbar at the top to change how the page or subpage looks.


Create a site

Create a Site steps:

1. Click on the create button.

2. Select Blank template to design your own site from scratch. For your first site build using a blank template is the easiest way to build your site. OR... 

* click the Browse the gallery link to choose from a variety of site templates. Don't do this your first time around. You will get very frustrated:( Tip: Ready built templates are harder to work with and change)

3. Name your site – Your name needs to identify its purpose. Once you name it, it cannot be changed.

Your Name Portfolio (i.e. Sarah Poling's Professional Portfolio) 

4. Beneath the site URL, there are also 2 additional sections, Choose a theme and More Options. 

5.  Select a design for your site in the Choose a theme section.

6. Add a description and category for your site. (This is optional)

7. Select the sharing access in the More Options section.

Now Create your pages: 

Here are the options:

When you create a page in Google Sites, you are given the option to choose from several page types. 

1. Announcement -a mini-blog of announcements and recent activity
2. File Cabinet-A place for file storage
3. List-Create lists for tracking a variety of things
4. Web Page-A standard web page-most commonly used

Your pages should be: About me, INTASC standards, professional (or separate pages for resume, references, philosophy)

You need 4 sets of standards in these groups:  Link to standards.  Here's why we have INTASC
Learner and Learning

Standard #1: Learner Development

The teacher understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.

Standard #2: Learning Differences

The teacher uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.

Standard #3: Learning Environments

The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self motivation.

Content Knowledge

Standard #4: Content Knowledge

The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teachers and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content.

Standard #5: Application of Content

The teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.

Instructional Practice

Standard #6: Assessment

The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher's and learner's decision making.

Standard #7: Planning for Instruction

The teacher plans instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context.

Standard #8: Instructional Strategies

The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.

Professional Responsibility

Standard #9: Professional Learning and Ethical Practice

The teacher engages in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapts practice to meet the needs of each learner.

Standard #10: Leadership and Collaboration

The teacher seeks appropriate leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for student learning, to collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community members to ensure learner growth, and to advance the profession.

Add an About Me page. 
Add a place (on the about me or another page for your resume, references, classroom management philosophy)

Here's the list of what you have to have as a senior.

Places to get  help  in developing the site:

Googlesites own tutorial

A teacher wiki on how to create googlesites. This is the best one I can find.

Here's one that talks about a portfolio as a googlesite, if you aren't understanding what this will be.


Googlesite Creation

How to make a site

How to make a site WA tech a pdf 

How to make a site Educators Technology (not as new)

How to make a site for a portfolio 2010 presentation

End Product:  add your googlesite address to your blog as post #21

Scoring Guide

Portfolio Rubric

FreeTech4Teachers tutorials
How to make one (a 47 page online pdf)
How to Customize your Googlesite and a screencast

Ways to Use them:

How to use Googlesites with students

Teachers Guide to Googlesites


HELP
googlesites help