TFL Google Sites Training 2023
Rawan El Adawi
PYP ICT Teacher, IB Educator, MIE Expert, EdTech Coach & Trainer
Training Title: Utilizing Google Sites & Digital Applications
Duration: 3 hours 30 min
Google Sites Training Checklist
Create or Log in to a Google Account.
Discover Google Apps.
An overview of Google Drive + The importance of creating a folder to store your information.
Sharing permissions in Google Drive.
Open Google Sites and discover the templates Google Sites, particularly the Portfolio template.
Create a structure for your portfolio website.
What are subpages?
Social Media links to embed
Setting up the Footer
Sharing permissions in a Google Site
Naming the URL address
Theme
Publishing
Embedding videos, external projects, links.
Design your About me page.
Choose artifacts to show in the Portfolio.
Publish and share your sample
Design a QR code and include it in your resume
YouTube Playlist to better support in Google Sites
This playlist includes 19 short videos targeting specific tasks on Google Sites.
Tips for making a successful portfolio
1. Make Sure Your Portfolio Is User-Centered (Think about the user experience)
2. Put a Heavy Emphasis on the Writing
3. Don’t Put All Your Projects in a Portfolio
5. Make Your Navigation Crystal-Clear
6. Create ‘About Me’ Page or Section
7. Provide Testimonials
8. Bake Your Personality Into Design
9. Make Your Contact Information Prominent
10. Include Your CV
11. Start a Blog
12. Check How Your Portfolio Appears on other devices.
For more information, checkout this article: 12 Essential Tips to Making Your Portfolio Website Stand Out | Elementor
Digital Applications - A Quick Overview
Sign up to Canva as an Educator and benefit from all premium features.
Create visual aids, posters, and much more.
Sign up to Flip and create discussions in your class to amplify students’ voice
Jamboard, Padlet, Mentimeter, Nearpod and many others.
