Classroom Websites Using Google Sites

Creating a classroom site can be very beneficial for teachers, students, and parents because it can open the channels of communication between all parties.

There are many website creators - technically called a GUI (graphical-user interface) - that assist users in creating and updating a website easily.  One of those tools is Google Sites.

If you're not familiar with the basics of Google Sites, here is a quick video that can help:

I created a Google Site for my classroom.  Being able to easily integrate other Google tools into the website was great.  I embedded Google Docs, Google Forms, and Google Albums.  There were also a number of templates and formatting options that allowed me to personalize the page.  

Two of my favorite features were the ability to insert an album that would rotate through pictures. 

This is great when you want to share some photos from a field trip (like I did), from class, or from a sporting event.

Another one of my favorite features was the ability to embed a Google Form.

Using Google Forms is a great way to gather information from various stakeholders.  I elected to create a form that would collect contact information for the parents and guardians of students in my class.  This will help me when I'm trying to contact home.  Too many times, information in our student system is outdated.

If you would like more assistance in setting up your own Google Site, check out this website by IP&T Ed Tech.

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