1. Using to Create a Classroom Website Lab 1 (EDTC 6323) Eddie Mathews A Brief Introduction

2. Instructions This self-paced module is designed for teachers and will explain the concept of using Google Sites to create a classroom-based website. If available, use the navigational icons to move through each slide (otherwise, wait for the slide to advance). Use the ESC key on your keyboard to exit this slideshow at anytime. Time duration: Approximately 2 minutes

3. What is Google Sites? Google Sites is an easy-to- use application for building websites. Google Sites is part of a suite of free applications called “Google Apps.” Google Apps for Educators is an ideal version for educational settings.

4. Overview of Google Sites Google Sites is a great tool for teachers with little experience in designing web pages. No knowledge of HTML is required. Many templates are offered that allow you to create rich web pages, add classroom files to your pages, and control who can view and edit web pages.

5. Let’s Review! Instruction(s): Please click a hyperlink below that corresponds to the accurate answer. Question: “Google Sites is free to use (meaning no cost) and requires no knowledge of HTML to build rich web pages.” Is this statement true or false? Answer: TrueFalse

6. You Are Correct! Feedback: As you correctly answered, Google Sites is free to use and requires no knowledge of HTML to create rich web pages. When you are ready, use buttons below to continue.

7. Wrong Answer Feedback: Google Sites is free to use and requires no knowledge of HTML to create rich web pages. Please review the information pages again by selecting the back button. When you are ready, use buttons below to continue.

8. Summary In this self-contained module, you learned about Google Sites and how teachers can use it to create a classroom-based website. Thank you for participating!