1. Google Sites: easy websites and portfolios By Greg McWhorter

2. HELLO! I am Greg McWhorter
I am a Technology Integration Specialist (TOSA) for Val Verde USD.
Twitter: @gmcwhorterVVUSD

3. Google Sites 101
Google Sites is a structured wiki- and Web page-creation tool offered by Google as part of the Google Apps for Work productivity suite.
The goal of Google Sites is for anyone to be able to create a team-oriented site where multiple people can collaborate and share files.

4. Google Sites 101 Two main uses for Google Sites: Creation of Websites
Creation of Portfolios

5. Examples for Website Creation
VVUSD Assessment and Accountability
Triple Crown Elementary

6. Two main Types of Digital Portfolios
Product Oriented (Showcase: generally Elementary level)
Product oriented portfolios are collections of work a student considers their best or a documentation of basic research on a topic or theme. The aim is to document and reflect on the quality & range of accomplishments rather than the process that produced them. Students collect all work until the end, then choose artifacts that represent work of the highest quality.

7. Two main Types of Digital Portfolios
2. Process Oriented (Developmental/Assessment: generally Secondary level)
Process oriented portfolios tell a story about the growth of a learner. They document the processes of learning and creating, including earlier drafts, reflections on the process, and obstacles encountered along the way. These often include personal reflections from the student (journal/blog posts), teacher/peer feedback, and ultimately show a growth in skills or mindset.

8. Examples for Portfolio Creation: Elementary
Connor - 2nd Grade
Anushka -2nd Grade
State Presentation: New York -4th Grade

9. Examples for Portfolio Creation: Secondary
Northridge Academy Senior Portfolio
Ryan -High School Senior Portfolio
Veronica -HS portfolio on pregnancy
Kerry -HS portfolio on music

10. Go to Google Drive and select Google Sites
Let’s Create!
Log in to Google
Go to Google Drive and select Google Sites

11. Dr. Helen Barrett site on Digital Portfolios
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Dr. Helen Barrett site on Digital Portfolios
Flipped Education: Google Sites + Student Portfolios

12. THANKS! Any questions? You can find me at Twitter: @gmcwhorterVVUSD