With its boundless applications in any classroom, Google Sites is one of the most versatile and valuable offerings within the google apps for education suite; yet, it is one of the least used by educators.
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In episode 10, Alicia and Haley talk about some of the ways they use Google sites in their classrooms and offer advice to teachers who are considering its use.
- Student portfolios are the epitome of blended learning
- Integration with other Google apps- easily embed other Google Drive files such as presentations.
- Google Sites are great for teacher websites, student projects, and e-portfolios. All files are stored in Google Drive.
- Sites is MUCH more user friendly than the old website building tools/ software… and it’s free!
- As with all Google Apps… it’s built with easy collaboration in mind
- How Google Sites differs from Google Classroom
- Packaging units and including online texts
- Easier to organize materials than in Google Classroom
- Share common materials among grade level teams
- Teacher communication with home
- Students use as portfolio throughout the year can continue to add throughout their educational career
- Students can the platform for project based learning
- Sites has TEMPLATES!
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Alicia and Haley are excited to welcome a guest speaker next week on the IT Teachers' Podcast. Christie will join us and explore what technology integration offers for special education students.
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