Learning and Leading - March/April 2011

Not a Programmer? Use Google Sites

Problem: I want to have a website so my students can access classroom content anytime, anywhere, but I don’t have time to learn programming or funding for software.

Here’s a solution: Google Sites provides teachers with an easy way to build their own classroom website. Google Sites does not require any programming language, as it is built with a WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) editor. You will be able to easily integrate other Google Apps (Docs, Calendar, Maps, etc.) and bring in other embedded content from the Web.

As the site creator, you can choose to collaborate with your students on your classroom site or simply choose to give them viewing rights only. Either way, you will be able to easily upload classroom content to extend student learning beyond the walls of your building. Want to learn more about Google Sites? Check out Google’s online training center for educators ( edutraining.googleapps.com).

Andy Crozier is the coordinator of digital learning technology at Grant Wood Area Education Agency in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He is a Google Certified Teacher, Google Apps Certified Trainer, and Apple Distinguished Educator.

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