Google Sites

We are finally doing something in this class that I am familiar with!  During my undergraduate experience at Fairmont State University, I was required to use Google Sites to create an electronic portfolio.  Last school year, I also helped my Principal create a website for the school.  Overall, I have found Google Sites to be user friendly. Of course I always run into a few glitches with most programs, but it has never been anything that I couldn't figure out.  

This upcoming school year, I finally have a full time teaching position at Volga Elementary School.  I am looking forward to this responsibility and think this assignment was perfect!  I chose to create a classroom website to help me interact with parents and students through technology.  I first began by choosing a teacher template and selecting a site template that was exactly what I wanted for this task - Simple and Easy Teacher Site.  I added some home page content, as well as a section about me, contact info, my teaching philosophy, my resume, and rubric to the sidebar. I also kept the sidebar items that were already included in hopes to fill them in when I get the information.  They included curriculum, newsletter, homework & event calendar, and resources & favorite links.  

Check out my work in progress teacher site!

This activity relates to the ISTE NETS T standard 2: Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments.  This standard is about designing, developing, and evaluating authentic learning experiences by incorporating digital age tools.  By using Google Sites, teachers can create a technology rich environment for the students, parents, and staff.  As a teacher, I can easily communicate important information through the use of this teacher created site.