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LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:00 PM EST

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LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:01 PM EST

Tonights #gafechat discussion is over the new Google Sites.

The_app_guide Jan 17 @ 9:01 PM EST

300 page free #edteh guide https://t.co/5zRC2Bo9Wy #gafechat #pblchat #edchatma #edchat

ShakeUpLearning Jan 17 @ 9:01 PM EST

Hi, Kasey Bell from Texas and https://t.co/qFoZbXZCC5 #gafechat

alicebarr Jan 17 @ 9:01 PM EST

Good evening #gafechat Alice Barr from Yarmouth, Me Instructional technology and looking forward to learning with you all

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:02 PM EST

Hey Stranger! How are you doing? Can't wait to see you next month. #gafechat

In reply to @ShakeUpLearning

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:02 PM EST

Kelly, HS Instructional Coach, Austin ~ #gafechat host, Google Trainer & Level 2 Edu, https://t.co/jpL1Hjxfsh https://t.co/Z9n3PMXFNh

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:02 PM EST

Kelly, HS Instructional Coach, Austin ~ #gafechat host, Google Trainer & Level 2 Edu, https://t.co/z4LYtZ6zQc https://t.co/Z9n3PMXFNh

VirtualGiff Jan 17 @ 9:02 PM EST

Hi Everyone, I'm Jen Giffen, a Digital Literacy Resource Teacher from Toronto(ash), ON, Canada. https://t.co/37VgxlYJYr #gafechat

VirtualGiff Jan 17 @ 9:02 PM EST

Hi Everyone, I'm Jen Giffen, a Digital Literacy Resource Teacher from Toronto(ash), ON, Canada. https://t.co/vJl635e7EJ #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:02 PM EST

Hey Alice. As always, it is great to see your smiling face. Hope all is well. #gafechat

In reply to @alicebarr

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:03 PM EST

#gafechat uses the Q# & A# format. Ex: respond to Q1 by starting your tweet with A1. Don’t forget the hashtag.

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 17 @ 9:03 PM EST

Hey Everyone. Catching my breath from CNN's DeVos coverage. Erin from VA (Instructional Coach) #gafechat

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:03 PM EST

Mindy Woods, CIT Dallas TX #gafechat

jisd_inst_tech Jan 17 @ 9:03 PM EST

Hi - Patty Webb, Instructional Technologist from Joshua, TX. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:03 PM EST

Welcome, Jen. Good to see you tonight. #gafechat

In reply to @VirtualGiff

alicebarr Jan 17 @ 9:03 PM EST

And you! Happy New year! #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie

ShakeUpLearning Jan 17 @ 9:03 PM EST

I know! I"m so excited see my Leander peeps!!! :D #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 17 @ 9:03 PM EST

small world! I grew up in Carrollton - not terribly far from Joshua! #gafechat

In reply to @jisd_inst_tech

mallackw Jan 17 @ 9:04 PM EST

Mallack Walsh here, NY. Social Studies and "Digital Generations" teacher. #gafechat

AHamiltonCUSD Jan 17 @ 9:04 PM EST

Hi all, Alicia Hamilton, 4th gr T in CA. Haven't used the new GS, used the old one this summer- kids made digital portfolios #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:05 PM EST

If you haven't looked at the new Google Sites, you find it in Google Drive now. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:05 PM EST

I just got home, so I haven't seen any of the coverage yet. Will have to check the highlights #gafechat

In reply to @ErinWest_ITRT

lkwdhmes Jan 17 @ 9:05 PM EST

Hi, #gafechat 👋🏻! Curriculum & Tech T from Lakewood, Ohio.

jisd_inst_tech Jan 17 @ 9:05 PM EST

I grew up in Dallas so I definitely know where Carrollton is! #gafechat

In reply to @ErinWest_ITRT

alicebarr Jan 17 @ 9:05 PM EST

I like your title #gafechat What do you teach as the “digital generations” teacher?

In reply to @mallackw

MrDeSando Jan 17 @ 9:05 PM EST

Hello! Todd from Virginia; instructional coach. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:05 PM EST

Hey Mallack. So excited you are joining us with your busy schedule #gafechat

In reply to @mallackw

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:06 PM EST

1st question coming in 1 minute. #gafechat

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:06 PM EST

"Digital Generations" what a great course title...what do you all cover? #gafechat

In reply to @mallackw

alicebarr Jan 17 @ 9:06 PM EST

I taught in Dallas Many years ago! #gafechat

In reply to @jisd_inst_tech, @ErinWest_ITRT

hamptech Jan 17 @ 9:06 PM EST

Hi! Kim Hampton here! Digital Learning Coach from Frisco ISD. #gafechat

JChanter22 Jan 17 @ 9:06 PM EST

Hi, #gafechat 👋🏻! Curriculum & Tech T from Lakewood, Ohio.

mallackw Jan 17 @ 9:06 PM EST

Hi Alice! It's a collaborative course for college credit, 5 different schools from LI, NY. Content is #digcit #gafechat

In reply to @alicebarr

ryanrismiller Jan 17 @ 9:06 PM EST

Good evening all! Ryan Rismiller, HS AP, Central Ohio #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:07 PM EST

Q1: In 1-3 words, describe the new Google Sites. #gafechat

alicebarr Jan 17 @ 9:07 PM EST

Sounds fascinating and exciting! #gafechat

In reply to @mallackw

jisd_inst_tech Jan 17 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: Easy to use #gafechat

ShakeUpLearning Jan 17 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: Beautiful but lacking #gafechat

mallackw Jan 17 @ 9:08 PM EST

It's a collaborative course for college credit, 5 different schools from LI, NY. Content is #digcit #gafechat

In reply to @mbswoods

VirtualGiff Jan 17 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: Easy, Slick, lacking #gafechat

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: Sleek & Frustrating! #gafechat

JChanter22 Jan 17 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: clean, inviting, collaborative #gafechat

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 17 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: Simple but acceptable #gafechat

alicebarr Jan 17 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: Pretty but needs updating #gafechat

MrDeSando Jan 17 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: Cookie-cutterish #gafechat

mallackw Jan 17 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: Good but frustrating #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1: Easy, but lacking (describing new Google Sites) #gafechat

hamptech Jan 17 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1: Clean, Simple, and Restrictive #gafechat

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:09 PM EST

haven't had Ss use it yet, but it will be so much easier! #gafechat

In reply to @jisd_inst_tech

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 17 @ 9:09 PM EST

would you say that's one word or two? #gafechat

In reply to @MrDeSando

alicebarr Jan 17 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1: It’s a start!#gafechat

jisd_inst_tech Jan 17 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1B: Simpler than predecessor #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1: Non-techie inviting #gafechat

SummerShift Jan 17 @ 9:10 PM EST

Easy but not enough #gafechat

JChanter22 Jan 17 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1: hopefully just the start of something amazing! #gafechat

The_app_guide Jan 17 @ 9:10 PM EST

FREE 300 pg guide of #edtech with #assistivetech https://t.co/b4kkBXO3yq #ADEchat #edchatma #spedchat #gafechat

mallackw Jan 17 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1: Needs group-view permissions (Does that count as 3 words?) #gafechat

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:11 PM EST

Yes! Too-cookie cutter...I want to personalize and my features aren't there yet #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1: Non-techie inviting #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:11 PM EST

Does anyone else ever wonder who they get to preview the tools before rolling out. Did people really think it was enough? #gafechat

ShakeUpLearning Jan 17 @ 9:11 PM EST

totally agree! #gafechat

In reply to @mbswoods

VirtualGiff Jan 17 @ 9:12 PM EST

Hello @calewis1975! Nice to be learning with you tonight. #gafechat

In reply to @calewis1975

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:12 PM EST

Sure, you used a hyphen. Everyone-knows-that-hyphens-between-words-acts-as-one-word ;-) #gafechat

In reply to @mallackw

mrsbond Jan 17 @ 9:13 PM EST

A1. Pretty, but light. #gafechat

alicebarr Jan 17 @ 9:13 PM EST

Yes I wonder who previewed it #gafechat But think they wanted to just get It out and are hoping for feedback like classroom

In reply to @LISDTechie

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:13 PM EST

A1: BETA! (hope more is coming) #gafechat

SummerShift Jan 17 @ 9:13 PM EST

I wish for more integration of GAFE #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie

mallackw Jan 17 @ 9:13 PM EST

LOL #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie

VirtualGiff Jan 17 @ 9:13 PM EST

Agreed. I am in dismay as to why this has taken so long and now seems so minimal...many classic sites features are missing #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:14 PM EST

Q2: What do you like about the new Google Sites? #gafechat

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:14 PM EST

no kidding, who thought this was going to fly when the "old" sites did so much?!? #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie

alicebarr Jan 17 @ 9:14 PM EST

Sites might be an edu tool only? #gafechat so that why it’s needing updating?

mallackw Jan 17 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: It seems easier to use- better themes. And the real-time collaboration is great. #gafechat #newgooglesites

VirtualGiff Jan 17 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: Easy integration of other apps #gafechat

ShakeUpLearning Jan 17 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: The Good: access, nav, responsive, beautiful, quick to create https://t.co/WeYqYts0nC #gafechat

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 17 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2: Drag and drop capability. Good for “out of the box users” not much of a learning curve. #gatewaytomoretech #gafechat

alicebarr Jan 17 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2: Love the ability to drag and drop and move things around the screen #gafechat

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2: Awesome Tables, https://t.co/0lFZ9xrZn2 work...will be a time saver for me #gafechat

ShakeUpLearning Jan 17 @ 9:15 PM EST

That is where the power lies! #gafechat (Hi Jen!)

In reply to @VirtualGiff

ryanrismiller Jan 17 @ 9:15 PM EST

A1: surprised not an app for that yet #gafechat

MrDeSando Jan 17 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2: the simplicity of the design makes webpage creation easier for lower level students. #gafechat

jisd_inst_tech Jan 17 @ 9:15 PM EST

Drag and drop is my favorite feature. Also think will be easier for kids to use. #gafechat

hamptech Jan 17 @ 9:15 PM EST

I like the ease of use. Easy to teach, create quickly and collaborate. And of course works great with Google Docs. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2: Easy interface, drag and drop, insert/embed Google files #gafechat

mallackw Jan 17 @ 9:16 PM EST

Is it an EDU tool only, or is it available for gmail also? @LISDTechie #gafechat

In reply to @alicebarr, @LISDTechie

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2: Love the real time collaboration and auto-save. I can't possibly remember to save things on my own anymore! #gafechat

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 17 @ 9:16 PM EST

I'm such a power user of awesome tables. Changed how I view and share data! #gafechat

In reply to @mbswoods

Kathryn_sims09 Jan 17 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2: Love the drag and drop...very kid friendly. #gafechat

ShakeUpLearning Jan 17 @ 9:16 PM EST

That's a biggie! Ease of use will encourage less-techie use. #gafechat

In reply to @jisd_inst_tech

SummerShift Jan 17 @ 9:16 PM EST

It should be easy for a class to collaborate #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie

alicebarr Jan 17 @ 9:16 PM EST

Also available in gmail. #gafechat

In reply to @mallackw, @LISDTechie

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:16 PM EST

Available for all, but I think she meant used mainly by educators. #gafechat

In reply to @mallackw, @alicebarr

mallackw Jan 17 @ 9:16 PM EST

I haven't used #awesometables yet, I heard they are amazing #gafechat

In reply to @mbswoods

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:16 PM EST

this hadn't even occurred to me! Would be great to have! #gafechat

In reply to @ryanrismiller

jisd_inst_tech Jan 17 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2: Also like how easy it is to embed content. #gafechat

alicebarr Jan 17 @ 9:17 PM EST

Just that most users of sites seem to be edu? #gafechat

In reply to @mallackw, @LISDTechie

VirtualGiff Jan 17 @ 9:17 PM EST

Indeed! In some ways it is ONLY that integration that makes it ok #gafechat (Hi Kasey! #gttribe!)

In reply to @ShakeUpLearning

mrsbond Jan 17 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2. LOVE how non-threatening it is for avg student or teacher to create and share. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2: Love that you can resize images & YouTube videos by dragging and dropping to size needed. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:18 PM EST

It is amazing. I have it on both my websites. But can't get it on the new sites yet #gafechat

In reply to @mallackw, @mbswoods

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:18 PM EST

we vetted 300+ apps and sites...this is the BEST way to share with Ts & Ps the results #lifesaver #gafechat

In reply to @mallackw

ShakeUpLearning Jan 17 @ 9:18 PM EST

They are super cool. I used awesome tables to make this: https://t.co/ttq6CM4ERp #gafechat

In reply to @mallackw, @mbswoods

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:19 PM EST

may have to pick your brain then...still new at AT, but SOLD on them #gafechat

In reply to @ErinWest_ITRT

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:20 PM EST

A2: Love that you can instantly see what the site will look like on a phone, tablet and computer #gafechat

SPFTech_Treglia Jan 17 @ 9:20 PM EST

Some of my Ts are looking to Sites for S portfolios - from what y'all say, this might be a good fit. (Hi, BTW-Emilia, NJ techie) #gafechat

alicebarr Jan 17 @ 9:20 PM EST

A2: Love that there are multiple editors at the same time on sites #gafechat

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 17 @ 9:21 PM EST

anytime #gafechat

In reply to @mbswoods

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:21 PM EST

Thank you for this information. Made me happy!! Not scared to switch now #gafechat

In reply to @ErinWest_ITRT, @mallackw, @mbswoods

VirtualGiff Jan 17 @ 9:21 PM EST

Are awesome tables still free? #gafechat

In reply to @ShakeUpLearning, @mallackw, @mbswoods

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 17 @ 9:22 PM EST

yes. under a certain number of views. That roll out happened last spring and folks were UPSET #gafechat

In reply to @VirtualGiff, @ShakeUpLearning, @mallackw, @mbswoods

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:22 PM EST

Q3: Which features do you wish they would bring to the new interface? #gafechat

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:22 PM EST

don't forget to share the data table too...that shut down a convo on Friday! #gafechat

In reply to @ErinWest_ITRT, @LISDTechie, @mallackw

jisd_inst_tech Jan 17 @ 9:22 PM EST

Always learning something new here - I was unaware of #awesometables. #gafechat

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 17 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3: More customization and ability for subpages to have subpages -->page-->subpage1-->subpage1A #gafechat

VirtualGiff Jan 17 @ 9:22 PM EST

That's what I thought. They are so powerful...too bad they made the change #gafechat

In reply to @ErinWest_ITRT, @ShakeUpLearning, @mallackw, @mbswoods

ShakeUpLearning Jan 17 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3: I'm really missing my file cabinet! My favorite page type that saves tons of time! #gafechat

hamptech Jan 17 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3: I want to be able to customize more, edit HTML, and embed more kinds of things! #gafechat

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:23 PM EST

YES...so easy to get going. Not lots of room for mistakes. #gafechat

In reply to @SPFTech_Treglia

SPFTech_Treglia Jan 17 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3 Taking lots of notes on your A3s #gafechat

ShakeUpLearning Jan 17 @ 9:23 PM EST

Occasionally have issues with things that block it from running as well. #gafechat

In reply to @VirtualGiff, @ErinWest_ITRT, @mallackw, @mbswoods

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 17 @ 9:23 PM EST

I'm finding that blogger meets more of my tech customization needs than new sites. Been playing on there a lot lately #gafechat

In reply to @hamptech

alicebarr Jan 17 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3: Need to be able to embed other widgets. And need other page templates #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3: Most important to me is being able to manipulate HTML & being able to insert gadgets, such as Awesome Table. #gafechat

mallackw Jan 17 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3: Can you embed a Twitter feed on the new sites? #gafechat

ShakeUpLearning Jan 17 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3: and I really want MOBILE editing! #gafechat

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3: Twitter feed...or I need instructions #gafechat

mallackw Jan 17 @ 9:24 PM EST

That would be cool! #gafechat

In reply to @ShakeUpLearning

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3: Most important to me is being able to manipulate HTML #gafechat

jisd_inst_tech Jan 17 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3: Would like to have a greater variety of page templates and more customization. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3: Also, being able to format normal text by font/color/size, give individual people viewing rights, #gafechat

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3: An upload folder that I can get to...mainly so I can do a favicon! #gafechat

mrsbond Jan 17 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3. Would like: less restrictive embed, page level perm, custom nav, and general ability to customize beyond very simple design #gafechat

VirtualGiff Jan 17 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3: HTML editing for sure #gafechat

mallackw Jan 17 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3: My biggest request by far is the individual view rights #gafechat @GoogleForEdu

In reply to @GoogleForEdu

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:26 PM EST

#gafechat will be archived ~ don’t worry if chat moves too fast. Check website after chat https://t.co/NvfwdlLrS8

VirtualGiff Jan 17 @ 9:26 PM EST

NO! That's another big drawback...forgot that one. #gafechat

In reply to @mallackw

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:26 PM EST

how can such a BASIC feature not be there??? UGH! #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:26 PM EST

I didn't even think about this. I love my favicons...don't take that ability away from me!!!! #gafechat

In reply to @mbswoods

SPFTech_Treglia Jan 17 @ 9:26 PM EST

You can't?? Could you with the old Sites? #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3: Being able to copy an existing website. #gafechat

chrisjcluff Jan 17 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3 I'm a font fiend simple page styles is good beginning customizor of themes would be awesome #gafechat

SPFTech_Treglia Jan 17 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3 follow up question - can you restrict who see a Site #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:27 PM EST

Yes, I do the majority of my formatting in the HTML section, especially with tables. #gafechat

In reply to @SPFTech_Treglia

mallackw Jan 17 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3: Learning a lot tonight. I didn't realize you couldn't copy an existing site. #gafechat boooo

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:27 PM EST

my bookmarks bar will be too wordy w/o my favicons!! #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie

ShakeUpLearning Jan 17 @ 9:27 PM EST

.@ChristyFenn shared this awesome presentation on Google Sites at #txgoo https://t.co/wOKd7loD78 #gafechat

In reply to @ChristyFenn

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:28 PM EST

A3: Being able to create a template for the students to be able to copy #gafechat

SPFTech_Treglia Jan 17 @ 9:28 PM EST

And now you can't?!?!?!? What the...why the?? #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:29 PM EST

Yes, if you are in an edu domain, you can restrict within that domain. #gafechat

In reply to @SPFTech_Treglia

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:29 PM EST

A3: Images and Text in the same block & Ability for an object to fall from one block to another #gafechat

ShakeUpLearning Jan 17 @ 9:29 PM EST

A3: I haven't completed any new Google Sites yet because I hit a wall with each one. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:29 PM EST

There is no HTML section of the new sites. I am floored by that, but it is true. #gafechat

In reply to @SPFTech_Treglia

SPFTech_Treglia Jan 17 @ 9:29 PM EST

Thank you! Big relief to me!! #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:30 PM EST

Q4: Share sites you have created or seen created with the new Google Sites. #gafechat

samgibson1983 Jan 17 @ 9:30 PM EST

Sorry a bit late, just jumping in #gafechat

MrSchoenbart Jan 17 @ 9:30 PM EST

NEW POST: Perplexed by Passion: Planning for a Better #GeniusHour at https://t.co/5VpXx7gmfB #njed #gafechat

VirtualGiff Jan 17 @ 9:30 PM EST

Me too. That was part of my draw to the chat tonight...wondered if anyone had any insight that might persuade me. #gafechat

In reply to @ShakeUpLearning

jisd_inst_tech Jan 17 @ 9:31 PM EST

Haven't created one except for practice but that's on my to-do list. #gafechat

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:31 PM EST

A4: Working on an internal site, the graphics teacher in me is frustrated! Having to be ELSA right now... #gafechat

alicebarr Jan 17 @ 9:31 PM EST

A4: Biology https://t.co/zZ6iWRtTAu #gafechat

samgibson1983 Jan 17 @ 9:31 PM EST

A3. Loving new Google Sites - here are my thoughts: New Google Sites Features & Limitations https://t.co/d94Uf9hYQZ #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:32 PM EST

A4: Since I can’t do robust formatting I have not built a full site for publishing. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:32 PM EST

I hear you! I start one and then get frustrated and stop. I am not even going to attempt again for some time #gafechat

In reply to @ShakeUpLearning

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:32 PM EST

so much potential, but the follow through...for the truly techie...is not there yet. #gafechat

In reply to @VirtualGiff, @ShakeUpLearning

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 17 @ 9:32 PM EST

A4: Nothing fancy- Lack of customization is highly frustrating. Made this to introduce #breakout to some Ts in November. #gafechat

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 17 @ 9:33 PM EST

https://t.co/pf8wER1sTJ my bad #gafechat

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:33 PM EST

A4: My ESC book study site, https://t.co/s4XH60yG4W #R10EDU is very sleek! #gafechat

MrDeSando Jan 17 @ 9:33 PM EST

A4: Our GSuite Team just rebuilt and updated our student/parent resource website with new sites. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:33 PM EST

This looks very nice and streamlined. I like the different image headers #gafechat

In reply to @alicebarr

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 17 @ 9:33 PM EST

LOVELY #gafechat

In reply to @mbswoods

ShakeUpLearning Jan 17 @ 9:33 PM EST

me either :( #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie

mallackw Jan 17 @ 9:34 PM EST

A4: My Ss created this site about internet safety, with Ss form other districts- "Digital Generations". https://t.co/aTbMB3sRqU #gafechat

VirtualGiff Jan 17 @ 9:34 PM EST

A4: My colleague @TrevorKrikst created this great one - can only share a screen shot as it is restricted to our domain. #gafechat

samgibson1983 Jan 17 @ 9:34 PM EST

A4. I've started to create a PD resource for a cluster of schools that I've created a Charitable Trust for https://t.co/dG6mmJC9UL #gafechat

hamptech Jan 17 @ 9:34 PM EST

A4: A digital breakout to teach kiddos about using the dictionary. https://t.co/zGpiAs3oNO #gafechat

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 17 @ 9:34 PM EST

very cool! I love the collaborative aspect of it. #gafechat

In reply to @mallackw

alicebarr Jan 17 @ 9:35 PM EST

@CatieWooten did a great job on her site. Students have a "landing spot” so they know where their work is #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie, @CatieWooten

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 17 @ 9:35 PM EST

BRILLIANT idea! Glad you posted! #gafechat

In reply to @hamptech

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:35 PM EST

I like the look. #gafechat

samgibson1983 Jan 17 @ 9:34 PM EST

A4. I've started to create a PD resource for a cluster of schools that I've created a Charitable Trust for https://t.co/dG6mmJC9UL #gafechat

cpoole27 Jan 17 @ 9:36 PM EST

I've had the same experience Kasey! Im so comfortable with Wordpress but Want to create some with google soon #gafechat

In reply to @ShakeUpLearning

alicebarr Jan 17 @ 9:36 PM EST

This is a really nice site! #gafechat

In reply to @mbswoods

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:36 PM EST

how did they get the navigation on the left?? #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:37 PM EST

Very nice! #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:38 PM EST

Q5: Now that sites has an easier interface, what type of sites can we get students to create? #gafechat

VirtualGiff Jan 17 @ 9:38 PM EST

I just read this blog post today! #serendipity #gafechat

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mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:38 PM EST

they did a great job! @educopilot @kklaster @gilleytweet #gafechat

In reply to @alicebarr, @educopilot, @kklaster, @gilleytweet

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:39 PM EST

A5: They can create a personal portfolio to showcase learning #gafechat

samgibson1983 Jan 17 @ 9:39 PM EST

awesome, good to see some of my posts are getting out there! #gafechat

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mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:39 PM EST

BEAUTIFUL! what size did you use for the banner? #gafechat

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mallackw Jan 17 @ 9:39 PM EST

My chromebook just crashed! lol hold on #gafechat

In reply to @mbswoods

hamptech Jan 17 @ 9:39 PM EST

LOTS of great digital breakout stuff at https://t.co/AGpjKNY0dC #gafechat

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chrisjcluff Jan 17 @ 9:39 PM EST

A5 Food Blogs #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:40 PM EST

You seem to be having a lot of trouble with that Chromebook. Time for a new one. #gafechat

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mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:40 PM EST

A5: The straightforward tools will make it easier for student to create...sky's the limit #gafechat

VirtualGiff Jan 17 @ 9:40 PM EST

.@samgibson1983 No kidding! I pinned it to my "blogs I love" board a while ago! #gafechat

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mallackw Jan 17 @ 9:40 PM EST

I don't even know- I think it was a pre-made theme but I haven't looked at all the projects in detail yet. #gafechat

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samgibson1983 Jan 17 @ 9:40 PM EST

A5. Great to have Ss creating projects using the new Google Sites and then share with a global audience - perfect for group work #gafechat

alicebarr Jan 17 @ 9:41 PM EST

A5: Hoping students see Sites as a work platform. May be easier for them to organize for projects #gafechat

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:41 PM EST

where is the broken heart...I don't heart that! #gafechat

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jisd_inst_tech Jan 17 @ 9:41 PM EST

A5: Use Sites to gather research for English. Trying to convince teachers to give up the note cards. #gafechat

VirtualGiff Jan 17 @ 9:41 PM EST

#BreakoutEduDigital - great source if you don't have a box #gafechat

hamptech Jan 17 @ 9:39 PM EST

LOTS of great digital breakout stuff at https://t.co/AGpjKNY0dC #gafechat
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mallackw Jan 17 @ 9:41 PM EST

A5: I'd like my students to create a historical "online newspaper" with the new sites. #gafechat

ShakeUpLearning Jan 17 @ 9:41 PM EST

A5: Super easy way to display research data and results. #gafechat

VirtualGiff Jan 17 @ 9:41 PM EST

Hi Cluff! #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:42 PM EST

A5: Create a site to act as a blog, when Blogger isn’t available & other sites cost $ - page per month, head as title, etc. #gafechat

jisd_inst_tech Jan 17 @ 9:42 PM EST

Fantastic idea! #gafechat

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ErinWest_ITRT Jan 17 @ 9:42 PM EST

is "announcements" still a page option in new sites? #gafechat

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VirtualGiff Jan 17 @ 9:43 PM EST

A5: Showcase extracurricular activities - great addition to a CV #gafechat

hamptech Jan 17 @ 9:43 PM EST

A5: I see ease of use helping here. Sites can be like hyperdocs with more organization and function. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:43 PM EST

No, there aren't any page options except the generic one for all pages. #gafechat

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jisd_inst_tech Jan 17 @ 9:43 PM EST

Yes, because Blogger is blocked for our students. Good alternative. #gafechat

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mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:44 PM EST

A5: I think our S Portfolios will be less stressful on the set up next year, very Stu friendly #gafechat

mallackw Jan 17 @ 9:44 PM EST

I did it with the old sites, but it would probably be easier for students with the new sites #gafechat

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chrisjcluff Jan 17 @ 9:45 PM EST

A5 i didnt notice but are comments functional ? #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:46 PM EST

Q6: How do you structure your class/educational site? Grade level? Content area? Share link (old/new site interface welcome) #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:46 PM EST

We block, b/c Google won't restrict porn sites & w/ filter if we whitelist blogspot porn gets thru #gafechat

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ShakeUpLearning Jan 17 @ 9:47 PM EST

Sorry, I have to run. Great shares #gafechat Have a great week everyone!

mallackw Jan 17 @ 9:47 PM EST

We block blogger for same reason, but tech was able to whitelist individual blogs- didn't work well. #gafechat

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jisd_inst_tech Jan 17 @ 9:47 PM EST

Yes, that's exactly why we block it. We tested and were able to get to some really bad stuff. #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie, @samgibson1983

ccassinelli Jan 17 @ 9:47 PM EST

Is the template gallery still part of the new G Sites? #gafechat

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:47 PM EST

A6: We have S portfolios, but all internal. We are not moving them to new site just now...have to get the Ts used to new sites 1st #gafechat

samgibson1983 Jan 17 @ 9:48 PM EST

A6. Trying to implement multi- curriculum level sites that all Ts to collaborate - allows for much better differentiation for Ss #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:48 PM EST

Not that I can find. Which is no bueno for younger students copying a site template #gafechat

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mrsbond Jan 17 @ 9:48 PM EST

Q6. We use (old) Sites as student info portal https://t.co/NWcTlTL0W1 Similar one for elementary. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:49 PM EST

A6: My personal website is by tools and function of tools https://t.co/Z9n3PNfgEP #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:49 PM EST

Our tech dept wasn't going to have any of that whitelisting individual blogs thing. #gafechat

In reply to @mallackw

mallackw Jan 17 @ 9:50 PM EST

It kind of defeated the purpose and didn't work well anyway #gafechat

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alicebarr Jan 17 @ 9:50 PM EST

A6: Here is art teacher website with links to Student portfolios. #gafechat https://t.co/NznOJQ9h8O

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:51 PM EST

A6: My instructional coach website (work in progress) is by topics for Ts https://t.co/A4CVuysRAo #gafechat

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:51 PM EST

goodness...that didn't even occur to me! UGH, we JUST go a template set! #gafechat

In reply to @LISDTechie, @ccassinelli

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:51 PM EST

Do you have a lot of students that are using the website? Trying to determine if use outweighs time #gafechat

In reply to @mrsbond

chrisjcluff Jan 17 @ 9:52 PM EST

thx folks gotta go #gafechat

ccassinelli Jan 17 @ 9:53 PM EST

Looking for classroom projects or websites made w new G Sites to share for PD - any to share? #gafechat #edtechteam

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:54 PM EST

Q7: In what ways can you make the new Google Sites interactive for students and/or parents? #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:54 PM EST

There were a couple shared during question 5 by some people. #gafechat

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hamptech Jan 17 @ 9:54 PM EST

I feel like there is less need for templates because new sites are so much easier to use. Old sites they were needed to save time. #gafechat

samgibson1983 Jan 17 @ 9:54 PM EST

I've just started my instructional site for a cluster of schools: https://t.co/dG6mmJC9UL more to add but its a start #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:55 PM EST

Do you want to moderate a #gafechat, please let me know here https://t.co/0K19RbXfR6

VirtualGiff Jan 17 @ 9:55 PM EST

A7: My district restricts to my domain so the parent sharing is REALLY tough #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:55 PM EST

A7: The new sites makes it easy to quickly embed videos, images, Google forms, documents, etc for students to interact with. #gafechat

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:55 PM EST

A7: Found a post on making a blog, https://t.co/l4B6oOyYPd, that will come in handy! havent tried it yet... #gafechat

alicebarr Jan 17 @ 9:56 PM EST

AP Bio https://t.co/7AeFLTmp7Z for @CatieWooten #gafechat

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ErinWest_ITRT Jan 17 @ 9:56 PM EST

A7: through add ons (embedding forms, AT, etc) interactivity doesn't seem significantly diff. than old sites from what I've seen #gafechat

mallackw Jan 17 @ 9:56 PM EST

A7: Embedding a calendar would be great for Ss and parents #gafechat

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:56 PM EST

A7: I think the readability adjustment/preview reminds developers to consider the end device...very useful already #gafechat

SPFTech_Treglia Jan 17 @ 9:56 PM EST

That looks fabulous! Kudos! #gafechat

In reply to @samgibson1983, @ccassinelli

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:57 PM EST

Remember to follow people from #gafechat to keep the collaboration going

SummerShift Jan 17 @ 9:57 PM EST

Nice inspiration #gafechat

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VirtualGiff Jan 17 @ 9:57 PM EST

I don't see myself leaving #GClassroom in favour of a #Gsite...BUT I might use it as a resource bank linked in the About tab #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:57 PM EST

Thanks! #gafechat

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samgibson1983 Jan 17 @ 9:57 PM EST

A7. Embedding interactive tools such as @padlet and utilising Google forms etc - so easy to embed now on the new Google SItes #gafechat

In reply to @padlet

ErinWest_ITRT Jan 17 @ 9:57 PM EST

Good idea - like a much richer more robust Materials page. #gafechat

In reply to @VirtualGiff

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:58 PM EST

Huge thank you to everyone who participated in #gafechat. The archive will be posted soon

LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:58 PM EST

I see Classroom being the homebase for students and Sites for parents #gafechat

In reply to @VirtualGiff

alicebarr Jan 17 @ 9:58 PM EST

Thank you @LISDTechie Learned a lot! #gafechat

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VirtualGiff Jan 17 @ 9:58 PM EST

Thanks @LISD #gafechat

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jisd_inst_tech Jan 17 @ 9:58 PM EST

Thanks @LISDTechie - Learned a lot as always! #gafechat

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LISDTechie - Moderator Jan 17 @ 9:59 PM EST

Next #gafechat will be February 7th ~ stay tuned for questions

mbswoods Jan 17 @ 9:59 PM EST

haven't tried that yet...now I know what I'm doing tomorrow! #gafechat

In reply to @samgibson1983, @padlet

mallackw Jan 17 @ 9:59 PM EST

Thanks @LISDTechie ! #gafechat

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ErinWest_ITRT Jan 17 @ 9:59 PM EST

Thanks for the great ideas and samples of sites tonight. Lots to think about and implement in the coming days/weeks. #gafechat