I spent 12 hours building a website using google sites. I have to say it was very complicated. I feel I am reasonably computer savy but this task was mind numbing. I actually built four sites as I got so messed up and had to abandon them as I could not delete them or content. I would add things and not then be able to get them off. I couldn't remove things or change the titles in the template. I ended up going into HTML and rewriting. I wanted to add more gadget and things to the home page and I just could not figure out how.
Anyway, I wanted to produce a website that I would really get some use out of so I used the template as it had many of the elements I wanted for my classroom website.
Some of the elements are homework updates, calender, class photos, my bio and newsletter. All of which will make my communication with the parents and kids easier as everything is now centralized. I also added reading lists, a google document presentation on fractions and vocabulary builder. All of which will enhance the students learning. There is a page with links that the students can access from home to go to their extra math programs and their kidsblog website where they work on writing and peer editing, I was happy with my end result. Although it took so long I feel I have so much time invested that I have to use it. Maybe over time I will become more adept with google sites.
Here is my MY WEBSITE I hope you enjoy.
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