#gafechat Archive
Community of educators discussing and sharing Google for Education ideas and resources.
Tuesday January 19, 2016
9:00 PM EST
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:00 PM EST
Welcome to
#gafechat
. Please introduce yourself, share your blog/website if you have one.
https://t.co/v2TqyfyU3o
alicebarr
Jan 19 @ 9:00 PM EST
@LISDTechie
Yippee! Almost
#gafechat
time
ThomsonAUS
Jan 19 @ 9:00 PM EST
Organize your folders and files in
@googledrive
more easily
https://t.co/ue0CJ2mMdg
#gafe
#gafechat
https://t.co/LtaRKaTCmj
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:01 PM EST
Kelly - Austin, TX, Google Educator 2 & Certified Trainer,
#gafechat
host, GEG-CENTX Leader,
https://t.co/Z9n3PNfgEP
alicebarr
Jan 19 @ 9:01 PM EST
Good evening
#gafechat
I am an instructional technology in Maine
mbswoods
Jan 19 @ 9:01 PM EST
Followers for the next hour my tweets will be dedicated to the
#gafechat
twitter chat...Join us!
ericcurts
Jan 19 @ 9:01 PM EST
Eric Curts, tech integrationist in Ohio, GCE, GCI, GEG leader, website at
https://t.co/EhD9ybigbd
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:01 PM EST
Good evening
@alicebarr
- how is your week treating you so far?
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mbswoods
Jan 19 @ 9:02 PM EST
Mindy Woods, CIT Dallas TX
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:02 PM EST
Great to see you
@ericcurts
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MissLeeFB
Jan 19 @ 9:02 PM EST
Randi, 2nd Grade Teacher, NJ
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:03 PM EST
#gafechat
uses the Q# & A# format. Ex: respond to Q1 by starting your tweet with A1
LMSinstcoach
Jan 19 @ 9:03 PM EST
Good evening! Chris Tarbet, Leander MS Instructional Coach
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:03 PM EST
Welcome
@missleefb
- glad that you could join us.
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SPFTech_Treglia
Jan 19 @ 9:03 PM EST
Hi! I'm Emilia, a NJ school district techie. We're a GAFE district but don't use GSites across the board but I'm looking to learn
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MLunoff
Jan 19 @ 9:03 PM EST
Manny-Marble Falls, Tx. Principal at Marble Falls HS
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kylefcs
Jan 19 @ 9:03 PM EST
kyle - network admin from philly. trying this chat using
https://t.co/SN3817cvyB
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:03 PM EST
Yay! My coworker and friend
@lmsinstcoach
is joing
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:04 PM EST
@alicebarr
It is going alright.
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MViTDiTeach
Jan 19 @ 9:04 PM EST
#gafechat
Dianne 4/5 teacher
https://t.co/Y6VmSHxzB5
alicebarr
Jan 19 @ 9:04 PM EST
The topic is Google Sites on
#gafechat
tonight. Come join us!
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:04 PM EST
Hey
@mlunoff
great to see you here. Did you hear that
#edcampleander
is coming up in the future. Stay tuned for date.
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:05 PM EST
1st question coming in 1 minute.
#gafechat
camatthews
Jan 19 @ 9:05 PM EST
Carole, k12 Sch Librarian, k6 Tech, rural NW Neb,
https://t.co/oKqu8hdYTO
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:05 PM EST
Welcome
@mvitditeach
- glad you could join us for
#gafechat
MLunoff
Jan 19 @ 9:06 PM EST
@LISDTechie
I was just wondering about that the other day! Want to bring a bigger group from
#MFISDPLN
to
#edcampleander
this yr!
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:06 PM EST
Q1: How do you use Google Sites to communicate with staff/parents?
#gafechat
https://t.co/GF7N5stDvw
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:06 PM EST
Welcome to
#gafechat
@camatthews
- glad you are joining us.
missrickson
Jan 19 @ 9:06 PM EST
#edci336
#gafechat
#googleclassroom
#BCEdChat
https://t.co/2WwiAc901W
alicekeeler
Jan 19 @ 8:07 PM EST
Google Classroom: Work...
https://t.co/AAa1XCr86L
https://t.co/Kl40XyG02M
alicebarr
Jan 19 @ 9:06 PM EST
A1: All teachers have webpages that parents can access for information and homework
#gafechat
https://t.co/5mQJpIMz0k
.
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:07 PM EST
A1: I built a Google Site for my district to share information with parents/students/teachers on our districts 1:1 initiative.
#gafechat
JChanter22
Jan 19 @ 9:07 PM EST
Ahhh! Sorry I'm late! Hi,
#gafechat
! Jaime, k-5 curriculum &tech t š
ericcurts
Jan 19 @ 9:07 PM EST
A1: We used Sites to host and deliver all our edtech webinars:
https://t.co/dfT9xgFkbL
#gafechat
bmos
Jan 19 @ 9:07 PM EST
A1: I use sites as the basis for projects, web quests, and trainings
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mbswoods
Jan 19 @ 9:07 PM EST
A1: I used sites to build for
#hpisdtech
site,
https://t.co/csTbwKnN5D
. borrowed the framework from
#gafechat
MrsBCubed
Jan 19 @ 9:07 PM EST
#gafechat
grades 9-12 Digital Learning Specialist in Alabama. GAFE district. Looking forward to learning more.
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:07 PM EST
@JChanter22
Always great to see you. Hope you had a good day today!
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kylefcs
Jan 19 @ 9:07 PM EST
a1: we have a site for all of our employees to use to get access to calendars, trip and pd requests, hr forms, tech knowledgebase
#gafechat
alicebarr
Jan 19 @ 9:08 PM EST
We use sites in so many ways - handbooks, curriculum, School websites etc.etc.
#gafechat
https://t.co/37A4BWRCMM
bmos
Jan 19 @ 9:08 PM EST
Sorry Iām late tooā¦.Brad from Belton MO Technology Integration Specialist
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MissLeeFB
Jan 19 @ 9:08 PM EST
A1: We use google sites for our
#edcamp
boards
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:08 PM EST
A1: I use Google Sites to manage
#gafechat
https://t.co/IVsRtQ141g
jswiatek
Jan 19 @ 9:08 PM EST
Any word on those long-rumored Google Sites improvements?
#gafechat
bmos
Jan 19 @ 9:08 PM EST
A1: we also use Gsites for multi district online consortium to share information about online course program
#gafechat
ericcurts
Jan 19 @ 9:08 PM EST
A1: We also use Sites for our annual tech conference:
https://t.co/w05RofXk7F
#gafechat
kylefcs
Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST
@jswiatek
i haven't heard a single peep.
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camatthews
Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST
a1 post my Wk lesson pls (when I rem), post some sts work, upcoming events on home page
#gafechat
JChanter22
Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST
A1: we (ā¤ļøthat more than 1 can help build a site!)built a Google site last year to inform Ps about the new online assessments.
#gafechat
MsKorna
Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST
Excited to join! Amy from CT. Business/computer science teacher and technology instructional leader
#gafechat
alicebarr
Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST
A1: Curriculum connections
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https://t.co/bAcZqi8PHI
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST
A1: Our Ts have a choice between Sites and Netstart. I try and encourage Sites to those who haven't made the switch. Way better.
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bmos
Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST
A1: we used it for our annual summer tech conference
#gafechat
https://t.co/SFu0s5JwB3
ericcurts
Jan 19 @ 9:10 PM EST
A1: We also use Sites to provide Next Gen Assessment resources for Ts, Ss & parents
https://t.co/64XaAlYSsm
#gafechat
alicebarr
Jan 19 @ 9:10 PM EST
A1: Summer Tech Class
#gafechat
https://t.co/rWaPBYYBbX
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:10 PM EST
@kylefcs
@jswiatek
I keep hoping it will be coming anyday.
#gafechat
MsKorna
Jan 19 @ 9:10 PM EST
A1: we are piloting student portfolios to share with parents to show student growth and reflection
#gafechat
kylefcs
Jan 19 @ 9:10 PM EST
@jswiatek
@LISDTechie
what is netstart?
#gafechat
alicebarr
Jan 19 @ 9:10 PM EST
A1: I have no idea how our schools would function without Sites!
#gafechat
tkraz
Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST
Does anyone use Sites for course setup or online lessons?
#gafechat
LMSinstcoach
Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST
I use G-Sites as a resource library for our teachers. I keep it filled with items that relate to our current PD goals.
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST
@kylefcs
@jswiatek
Another website company. It was around before we were a Google district & we are in out 6th year.
#gafechat
kylefcs
Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST
@jswiatek
@LISDTechie
i'm going back and forth. participate doesn't put enough tweets on the screen at a time.
#gafechat
mbswoods
Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST
@MsKorna
We are doing the same thing...still a work in progress
#gafechat
nkellogg
Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST
Popping in and out here... A1: I've tried to create a hub of all resources for our Ts using Sites at
https://t.co/LbWYjoZ2XF
#gafechat
MsKorna
Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST
@LISDTechie
I just had my students do this to reflect on our pilot as a final project for our pilot...very powerful & informative
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:12 PM EST
@JChanter22
My day was good.
#gafechat
nkellogg
Jan 19 @ 9:12 PM EST
@alicebarr
You're the sites hero! Taught me all I know.
#gafechat
alicebarr
Jan 19 @ 9:12 PM EST
@LISDTechie
@kylefcs
@jswiatek
Have been waiting for yrs for updates! I was at Google in 2010 when they were talking about it.
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:13 PM EST
Q2: In what ways have you made Google Sites interactive for students?
#gafechat
https://t.co/cBwTfBrK1q
branowar
Jan 19 @ 9:13 PM EST
A1: Late to the party. AL geometry teacher. We use Sites to create portfolios to demonstrate our readiness for ACT.
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:13 PM EST
@jswiatek
@kylefcs
It doesn't seem to do notifications. I need notifications during my chat.
#gafechat
alicebarr
Jan 19 @ 9:13 PM EST
@nkellogg
Really? Wow! Thanks
#gafechat
Certainly is one of my fav tools!
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:13 PM EST
@alicebarr
@kylefcs
@jswiatek
Oh my, Oh my!!
#gafechat
kristawelz
Jan 19 @ 9:14 PM EST
I use Google Sites to build awesome school library sites to inform Ts, Ss & Ps!
#gafechat
https://t.co/LSDkBj0XiX
https://t.co/AUsLEe48EJ
mbswoods
Jan 19 @ 9:14 PM EST
A2:I love that Google apps can be linked on a site as collaborative items for Ss, Ts or Ps to access
#gafechat
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MsKorna
Jan 19 @ 9:14 PM EST
@GraysonLawrence
would love to share. Work in progress. Send me your contact info and I'd be happy to share
#gafechat
JChanter22
Jan 19 @ 9:14 PM EST
A1: also made 1 filled w/ safe images for younger Ss specific to content
https://t.co/ZU23ySVKxB
#gafechat
ericcurts
Jan 19 @ 9:15 PM EST
A2: I create online PD courses in Sites that Ts complete with videos, forums, and more
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:15 PM EST
Here is my guide on using Google Sites
https://t.co/4jOo5s5ElR
- includes images, text, and video links
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:15 PM EST
A1: Here is our districts site for Ts to get curriculum, resources and tutorials
https://t.co/o3qHLOaM05
#gafechat
MrsBCubed
Jan 19 @ 9:15 PM EST
@nkellogg
great idea.Not sure why I haven't consolidated to one location like sites before now
#gafechat
https://t.co/nfim9oPxYx
nkellogg
Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST
Popping in and out here... A1: I've tried to create a hub of all resources for our Ts using Sites at
https://t.co/LbWYjoZ2XF
#gafechat
Ms_KatieNieves
Jan 19 @ 9:15 PM EST
Hi everyone, a little late but first time in the
#gafechat
! I'm an MS ELA SpEd teacher from NJ. Excited to talk to everyone!
kylefcs
Jan 19 @ 9:15 PM EST
@jswiatek
@LISDTechie
there are notifications
#gafechat
https://t.co/5LFXUXuFwh
camatthews
Jan 19 @ 9:15 PM EST
a2 each gr has a pg for links to use in tech class (Symbaloo mixes) also some gen info pgs
#gafechat
alicebarr
Jan 19 @ 9:16 PM EST
@nkellogg
Nice site!
#gafechat
https://t.co/4xyyVFE8wA
kristawelz
Jan 19 @ 9:16 PM EST
@LISDTechie
Ss can request books from other school libraries or ask a librarian a question using GForms
https://t.co/LSDkBj0XiX
#gafechat
kylefcs
Jan 19 @ 9:16 PM EST
a2: the Ts that are using sites are using it as a content delivery system and not in an interactive way.
#gafechat
ericcurts
Jan 19 @ 9:16 PM EST
I have two webinars and a detailed help guide on using Sites for schools here:
https://t.co/iucqDAjsQ8
#gafechat
nkellogg
Jan 19 @ 9:16 PM EST
A2: Had students make their own textbook for the Civil War
https://t.co/BxHm6gTrHZ
#gafechat
JChanter22
Jan 19 @ 9:17 PM EST
A2: Ss download images to use in their projects
#gafechat
alicebarr
Jan 19 @ 9:17 PM EST
A2: For students itās a great way to collect and organize their work.
#gafechat
MViTDiTeach
Jan 19 @ 9:17 PM EST
@LISDTechie
This is great! Thanks!
#gafechat
Was looking for resource to help me figure it out.
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:17 PM EST
@nkellogg
That is great. Did they work collaboratively or was it an individual project?
#gafechat
bmos
Jan 19 @ 9:18 PM EST
A2: Embed Google Form and the answer sheet with Chart on another page. Enter data on one page & view data on other
#gafechat
nkellogg
Jan 19 @ 9:18 PM EST
@LISDTechie
Individual projects and presentations, making a collaborative site
#gafechat
bmos
Jan 19 @ 9:18 PM EST
A2: Working on a template for student portfolios GSite Templateā¦have Ss make copy for themselves
#gafechat
MrsBCubed
Jan 19 @ 9:19 PM EST
A2: students are transitioning to Sites for their Academic portfolios.
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:19 PM EST
Get ready for next question
#gafechat
camatthews
Jan 19 @ 9:19 PM EST
q2 also use it to post quick GForms pre or post quizzes,
https://t.co/oKqu8hdYTO
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:20 PM EST
Q3: What features would you like to see added/changed in Google Sites?
#gafechat
https://t.co/Z6gMgOJiYi
littlemacf650
Jan 19 @ 9:20 PM EST
Sorry, I'm late to
#gafechat
I am a 6th grade teacher using Sites!
Tommyspall
Jan 19 @ 9:20 PM EST
Hey everyone, joining late. Tom Spall, ITS from Brenham, TX. 8yrs teaching experience. Hope to collaborate with you all.
#gafechat
MrBermanMath
Jan 19 @ 9:20 PM EST
.
@LISDTechie
A3: Google Classroom Gadget?
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:20 PM EST
@littlemacf650
Better late than never. Glad you are joining us.
#gafechat
MsKorna
Jan 19 @ 9:20 PM EST
Q2. Having Ss add video, contact page with forms, creating student help desk site, digital portfolio, virtual newspapers & stories
#gafechat
alicebarr
Jan 19 @ 9:21 PM EST
A3: Better embed codes, easier to work with more tools than currently exist and my #1 - organization in the sites menu
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:21 PM EST
A3: I would like sites to be more user friendly. Hard to train Ts b/c they get confused with all the steps.
#gafechat
mbswoods
Jan 19 @ 9:21 PM EST
A3: Make it easier to customize the look layout of pages. I need a guide to remember where it all is TX+HX
@lisdtechie
for yours!
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:21 PM EST
@Tommyspall
Welcome Tom. Glad you could make it.
#gafechat
MrSchoenbart
Jan 19 @ 9:21 PM EST
Hi
#gafechat
! A3: I'd like sites to be easier to use. More in line with logic, menus, workflows of other Google apps.
littlemacf650
Jan 19 @ 9:21 PM EST
I use my site to inform parents about events and has a link to my students' sites. We just started them two weeks ago
#gafechat
!
kylefcs
Jan 19 @ 9:21 PM EST
a3: change the editor. it's very old, limited and not user friendly.
#gafechat
SPFTech_Treglia
Jan 19 @ 9:21 PM EST
A3 (sort of) - Great Question!! Psyched to see the responses
#gafechat
bmos
Jan 19 @ 9:21 PM EST
A3: Embed Blogger blogs without having to use iFrames and change securityā¦.you know what I mean..
#gafechat
MViTDiTeach
Jan 19 @ 9:21 PM EST
@ericcurts
Thank you for the resource!
#gafechat
littlemacf650
Jan 19 @ 9:21 PM EST
@LISDTechie
So happy to be here!
#gafechat
!
MrSchoenbart
Jan 19 @ 9:22 PM EST
NEW BLOG POST:
#GAFE
Impact Report Part 2 at
https://t.co/pDL5GoqXQP
#gafechat
#njed
#ctedu
https://t.co/5vA7jVVWwf
mbswoods
Jan 19 @ 9:22 PM EST
@alicebarr
I embedded a twitter feed on one site, and then couldn't figure it out on the next one! UGH
#gafechat
alicebarr
Jan 19 @ 9:22 PM EST
A3: Also what
@LISDTechie
mentioned
#gafechat
MsKorna
Jan 19 @ 9:22 PM EST
A3: would like to see more design/customization features
#gafechat
MrsBCubed
Jan 19 @ 9:22 PM EST
More user friendly options in the creation process. Not the most user friendly at the moment.
#gafechat
https://t.co/k4qUl7iL2w
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:20 PM EST
Q3: What features would you like to see added/changed in Google Sites?
#gafechat
https://t.co/Z6gMgOJiYi
bmos
Jan 19 @ 9:22 PM EST
A3: Ability to customize width of layouts and add more horizontal dropdown levels to navigation
#gafechat
alicebarr
Jan 19 @ 9:22 PM EST
@mbswoods
I hear you, sometimes things work and other times not. Very frustrating!
#gafechat
LMSinstcoach
Jan 19 @ 9:22 PM EST
A3: Embedded discussion board?
#gafechat
kylefcs
Jan 19 @ 9:22 PM EST
a3: make embedding tweets A LOT easier or natively possible.
#gafechat
JChanter22
Jan 19 @ 9:23 PM EST
A3: needs to be more intuitive. I forget where everything is everytime I build a new site.
#gafechat
MrsBCubed
Jan 19 @ 9:23 PM EST
Hit the nail on the head
@LISDTechie
#gafechat
https://t.co/NMkGF3liaJ
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:21 PM EST
A3: I would like sites to be more user friendly. Hard to train Ts b/c they get confused with all the steps.
#gafechat
kylefcs
Jan 19 @ 9:23 PM EST
@jswiatek
@LISDTechie
@LMSinstcoach
you can embed a google group's website for discussions.
#gafechat
MViTDiTeach
Jan 19 @ 9:23 PM EST
A3: As a new user to Google sites, I found it not very user friendly when trying to change template to what I wanted for my class
#gafechat
branowar
Jan 19 @ 9:23 PM EST
A3: More options for fancier formatting and a user-friendly way for embedding other code to post to your page.
#gafechat
Ms_KatieNieves
Jan 19 @ 9:24 PM EST
A3: A little easier to use. Love to have Ss create sites for = projects, but I'm always reteaching how to do each step
#gafechat
alicebarr
Jan 19 @ 9:24 PM EST
A3: And Iāll say to again. Organization in Sites Directory!
#gafechat
littlemacf650
Jan 19 @ 9:24 PM EST
A3 I would like to see Sites a little easier to use. I get lost in making my site sometimes
#gafechat
!
nkellogg
Jan 19 @ 9:24 PM EST
A3: Drag and drop, more flexibility (a la Wix). Needs to be intuitive
#gafechat
Tommyspall
Jan 19 @ 9:24 PM EST
I totally agree! I love sites, but would love them to update and make user friendly like they did forms
#gafechat
https://t.co/S6wACCCRRl
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:21 PM EST
A3: I would like sites to be more user friendly. Hard to train Ts b/c they get confused with all the steps.
#gafechat
kylefcs
Jan 19 @ 9:24 PM EST
a3: The templates are difficult to customize.
#gafechat
mbswoods
Jan 19 @ 9:24 PM EST
@MViTDiTeach
Me too...I had to go to 2 or 3 different sections to get the look I wanted. I was confused
#gafechat
kylefcs
Jan 19 @ 9:24 PM EST
a3: merge sites and blogger into one super tool.
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:25 PM EST
#gafechat
will be archived ~ donāt worry if chat moves too fast. Check website after chat
https://t.co/NvfwdltQty
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:25 PM EST
@kylefcs
@jswiatek
@LMSinstcoach
Yep. I can show you tomorrow Chris.
#gafechat
MrSchoenbart
Jan 19 @ 9:25 PM EST
A3: really wish I could embed iframes within Google sites
#gafechat
littlemacf650
Jan 19 @ 9:25 PM EST
@LISDTechie
This is TOTALLY me. I am making myself use Sites because we are a google school.
#gafechat
!
littlemacf650
Jan 19 @ 9:26 PM EST
@MrSchoenbart
Yes, I agree whole heartedly!
#gafechat
!
Tommyspall
Jan 19 @ 9:26 PM EST
A3: a couple of us ITS's made some very simple Google Sites Templates and shared them out with T's. Thus they gave to S's.
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:26 PM EST
@MrSchoenbart
Completely agree. It used to work, years ago, and then...
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST
Q4: What gadgets have you incorporated into your Google Site? Why?
#gafechat
https://t.co/sRFiVgXCS3
mbswoods
Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST
@LISDTechie
@alicebarr
<bowing> I'm not worthy!! YES!!
#gafechat
littlemacf650
Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST
@mbswoods
@alicebarr
When you remember how to do this please let me know we have a class twitter I would love to hook up
#gafechat
!
littlemacf650
Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST
@LMSinstcoach
oh I like this idea!
#gafechat
!
alicebarr
Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST
A4: Love that you can insert so many things from Drive. I love using folders and images that Ss have uploaded to Drive
#gafechat
JZagorski1
Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST
Hi
#gafechat
, just saw this in
@MrSchoenbart
's tweets, currently transitioning a district to GAFE, excited to see this chat, Josh NJ
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:28 PM EST
A4: I love Awesome Tables. I use it on my personal website
https://t.co/Z9n3PNfgEP
homepage and my PD website
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:28 PM EST
@littlemacf650
Here is Twitter feed on Google Site directions
https://t.co/GkEv9X0Upu
#gafechat
MrsBCubed
Jan 19 @ 9:28 PM EST
@kylefcs
This is genius!
#gafechat
kylefcs
Jan 19 @ 9:28 PM EST
@alicebarr
it would be great if you could insert pictures from google photos.
#gafechat
alicebarr
Jan 19 @ 9:29 PM EST
@kylefcs
I agree. That HAS to be coming!
#gafechat
littlemacf650
Jan 19 @ 9:29 PM EST
@LISDTechie
Thank you so much!
#gafechat
!
kristawelz
Jan 19 @ 9:29 PM EST
@LISDTechie
slideshow makers from
@DrSteegle
and google calendars.
#gafechat
https://t.co/LSDkBj0XiX
#GoogleEdu
#gafe
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:29 PM EST
A4: Ts love it when I show how to embed a Google Folder onto the site, so they just have to add the files to the folder
#gafechat
mbswoods
Jan 19 @ 9:29 PM EST
A4b: Favicon...I LOVE them,my bkmbar loves them too!
@alicekeeler
has a tutorial,
https://t.co/NrS2pxcTHs
#gafechat
https://t.co/EzfmifrVHz
MrSchoenbart
Jan 19 @ 9:30 PM EST
A4: I embed ALL
#gafe
stuff into my sites. Everything is live, constantly updated, & less worry about complicated GSites workflow
#gafechat
JZagorski1
Jan 19 @ 9:30 PM EST
@LISDTechie
Is embedding a folder easy? I am just diving into sites, I am assuming I can find this in "help?"
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:30 PM EST
@kylefcs
That sure would save me from having a website and a blog separate. Time saver!!
#gafechat
MrSchoenbart
Jan 19 @ 9:30 PM EST
@JZagorski1
Biweekly.
#GAFEchat
is a great resource. All is good here.
JChanter22
Jan 19 @ 9:31 PM EST
A4:
@twitter
feed,
@googlecalendar
, & I put some cool moving pics on the bottom, but idk how now. Lol.
#gafechat
littlemacf650
Jan 19 @ 9:31 PM EST
@MrSchoenbart
Can you come live with me for a few days? Just want to know how to do all of the things!
#gafechat
!
bmos
Jan 19 @ 9:31 PM EST
A4: Embed a published Google Drawing to a Site and then you have updated graphic for homepage also LOVE embed GSlides
#gafechat
kylefcs
Jan 19 @ 9:31 PM EST
@LISDTechie
tell me about it. i always have a hard time telling Ts which to use.
#gafechat
Tommyspall
Jan 19 @ 9:31 PM EST
@JZagorski1
@LISDTechie
yes, insert from your drive. Just make sure u have share settings correct on the folder
#gafechat
mbswoods
Jan 19 @ 9:32 PM EST
@LISDTechie
@MrSchoenbart
@alicebarr
I sometimes forget to change the share settings on the "stuff" so I obsess about it a little
#gafechat
kylefcs
Jan 19 @ 9:32 PM EST
a3: make editing on ipad easier. inserting photos is a pain. amiright?
#gafechat
Ms_KatieNieves
Jan 19 @ 9:32 PM EST
A4: Calendar for class/parent pages, Google News feature for quick access during NF units, and slides
#gafechat
MrSchoenbart
Jan 19 @ 9:32 PM EST
@JZagorski1
Good stuff. I do a lot of
#GAFE
training if you need any ideas. Sites is def one of the least intuitive to use/learn
#gafechat
camatthews
Jan 19 @ 9:32 PM EST
a4 I use Symbaloo mixes instead of hyperlinks - the visual is better for k-2 Also Calendar (Gsheets) for Month of Links
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:33 PM EST
@JZagorski1
Super easy. In edit mode go to File, Drive, Folder and select the folder. Change sharing permissions on folder though
#gafechat
Ms_KatieNieves
Jan 19 @ 9:33 PM EST
I love that idea! I never thought to do that.
#gafechat
https://t.co/rcJ3dmJrpb
bmos
Jan 19 @ 9:31 PM EST
A4: Embed a published Google Drawing to a Site and then you have updated graphic for homepage also LOVE embed GSlides
#gafechat
MrSchoenbart
Jan 19 @ 9:33 PM EST
@mbswoods
@LISDTechie
@alicebarr
I like to make ALL my class resources shared so anyone w link can view. All public & simplified
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:34 PM EST
Q5: What type of Google Sites do your students create?
#gafechat
https://t.co/HR0lnc88VI
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:35 PM EST
A5: Some Ts in my district use sites for student e-portfolios. I love to see Ss share their knowledge with the world.
#gafechat
littlemacf650
Jan 19 @ 9:35 PM EST
@LISDTechie
Umm What type of sites can they create? They have one almost identical to mine..only because that's all I know.
#gafechat
!
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:35 PM EST
@JZagorski1
Although I wish it would go through an update, I like it, but have been using for 6 years and know it well
#gafechat
littlemacf650
Jan 19 @ 9:35 PM EST
A5 I guess my kids use it more as a portfolio right now. I am super new to all of this
#gafechat
!
MrSchoenbart
Jan 19 @ 9:36 PM EST
A5: Working towards using Google Sites w/siteMaestro script to create digital portfolios for students
#gafechat
kylefcs
Jan 19 @ 9:36 PM EST
a5: students have created sites for specific subjects. it would be great if Ss had just one site for all their classes.
#gafechat
branowar
Jan 19 @ 9:36 PM EST
A5: Depends on the task, but mostly just digital idea and artifact organizers or their overarching portfolio project.
#gafechat
mbswoods
Jan 19 @ 9:36 PM EST
A5: Using Sites as a Writing Portfolio...but not many Ts ready to take on the task of sites with Ss right now
#gafechat
JChanter22
Jan 19 @ 9:36 PM EST
A5: used them to present passion projects (genius hour); need to do more though
#gafechat
MsKorna
Jan 19 @ 9:36 PM EST
Q5. Student portfolios on 21st century expectations, informative on our 1:1 Chromebook pilot, thesis statements, art portfolio
#gafechat
camatthews
Jan 19 @ 9:36 PM EST
a5 sts create site (2 pg) to go with "Create a Business" unit -link to one dont know if it will work
https://t.co/4bMtFtirop
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:36 PM EST
@littlemacf650
They can create anything. E-portfolio, study site, shared resources, etc. I encourage e-portfolios!!
#gafechat
littlemacf650
Jan 19 @ 9:37 PM EST
@LISDTechie
I think that's what we do right now...
#gafechat
!
MrSchoenbart
Jan 19 @ 9:37 PM EST
@littlemacf650
There's a couple basic options: site, announcements / blog, filing cabinet, and list by default
#gafechat
JZagorski1
Jan 19 @ 9:37 PM EST
@MrSchoenbart
Idea of creating a digital portfolio w/ sites is awesome, reflect year to year to update projects, learning etc
#gafechat
JChanter22
Jan 19 @ 9:37 PM EST
Love the study site idea!!
#gafechat
https://t.co/01NV1Sitr8
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:36 PM EST
@littlemacf650
They can create anything. E-portfolio, study site, shared resources, etc. I encourage e-portfolios!!
#gafechat
Ms_KatieNieves
Jan 19 @ 9:37 PM EST
A5: Writing portfolios is what I mainly use it for, but we also use them for different projects at the end of our class novels
#gafechat
Tommyspall
Jan 19 @ 9:38 PM EST
Yes! We use published Google drawings all the time on anything we can embed into.
#gafechat
https://t.co/dCoprCbuYM
bmos
Jan 19 @ 9:31 PM EST
A4: Embed a published Google Drawing to a Site and then you have updated graphic for homepage also LOVE embed GSlides
#gafechat
alicebarr
Jan 19 @ 9:38 PM EST
A5: All students have art portfolios for all the art courses they take. Samples
https://t.co/0ImRJaU5sO
#gafechat
camatthews
Jan 19 @ 9:38 PM EST
a5 thinking about using ind sites for sts to post all their Tech work, haven't worked out the details yet
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:38 PM EST
@JChanter22
The Ss can embed collaborative notes, quizlet games, flashcards, etc. Great resource for when at home too.
#gafechat
Ms_KatieNieves
Jan 19 @ 9:39 PM EST
The study site is a great idea! In my SpEd environment, I'd love for my students to share resources
#gafechat
https://t.co/QZiJNkZ7ay
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:36 PM EST
@littlemacf650
They can create anything. E-portfolio, study site, shared resources, etc. I encourage e-portfolios!!
#gafechat
MrsBCubed
Jan 19 @ 9:39 PM EST
@kylefcs
This is our goalWe use wix now but the portfolio concept is the sameIt's a great reflection tool
#gafechat
https://t.co/EAN24PUIXd
kylefcs
Jan 19 @ 9:36 PM EST
a5: students have created sites for specific subjects. it would be great if Ss had just one site for all their classes.
#gafechat
bmos
Jan 19 @ 9:39 PM EST
A5: I ask them to create Ss Reflection Portfolio for Physics. Lots of photos and videos from our labs and reflecting on learning
#gafechat
littlemacf650
Jan 19 @ 9:40 PM EST
@JChanter22
We have a tab for that. We just started genius hour, in fact they are picking their passion question this week
#gafechat
!
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:41 PM EST
Q6: How do you structure your class/educational site? Grade level? Content area? Other? Share link.
#gafechat
https://t.co/GPlfyfNM9o
littlemacf650
Jan 19 @ 9:41 PM EST
@Ms_KatieNieves
I would LOVE to see this
#gafechat
!
MrSchoenbart
Jan 19 @ 9:41 PM EST
@JZagorski1
Thanks! This year I plan to push out a template but let Ss customize or change if they're interested
#gafechat
MrsBCubed
Jan 19 @ 9:41 PM EST
Being a former science teacher, this makes my heart smile. Great idea!
@bmos
#gafechat
https://t.co/DoW45Yez9U
bmos
Jan 19 @ 9:39 PM EST
A5: I ask them to create Ss Reflection Portfolio for Physics. Lots of photos and videos from our labs and reflecting on learning
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:42 PM EST
A6: My personal site
https://t.co/Z9n3PNfgEP
is structured by Google tools and then digital tools by categories
#gafechat
mbswoods
Jan 19 @ 9:42 PM EST
A6: Demo of our Writing Protfolio...still a WIP,
https://t.co/WxiR6TnVHG
#gafechat
littlemacf650
Jan 19 @ 9:42 PM EST
@LISDTechie
@JChanter22
I would love to see this. It sounds fabulous!
#gafechat
!
bmos
Jan 19 @ 9:43 PM EST
A6: Here is one that is sequential its about projectile motion
https://t.co/WVcAAg5ci8
#gafechat
camatthews
Jan 19 @ 9:43 PM EST
a6 My School site is by grade and topic. Links from the sch homepage
https://t.co/oKqu8hdYTO
#gafechat
Ms_KatieNieves
Jan 19 @ 9:43 PM EST
@littlemacf650
We just did travel websites for the setting of an Agatha Christie novel, they actually came out pretty neatt!
#gafechat
bmos
Jan 19 @ 9:43 PM EST
A6:This is for Physics and Physical Science. By unit
https://t.co/YGuSApA7rR
#gafechat
littlemacf650
Jan 19 @ 9:44 PM EST
@MrSchoenbart
What grade do you teach? We should let our ss exchange ideas! Since we are so new into the project.
#gafechat
!
LMSinstcoach
Jan 19 @ 9:44 PM EST
A6: Organized by resource topic: classroom management, learning targets, small group instruction, etc.
#gafechat
bmos
Jan 19 @ 9:44 PM EST
A6: Here is one that I tried to use
#gamified
principles with XP points...
https://t.co/K9QOeK5FCI
#gafechat
JChanter22
Jan 19 @ 9:44 PM EST
@littlemacf650
@LISDTechie
imagine if Ss built study sites for all different concepts & shared them globally. Super powerful.
#gafechat
alicebarr
Jan 19 @ 9:44 PM EST
@bmos
I like that you have directions for making sites on your site! Great for self motivated kids.
#gafechat
JZagorski1
Jan 19 @ 9:44 PM EST
A6) I struggle w/ organizing sidebar/navigation sidebar, any tips or easy ways to organize?
#gafechat
bmos
Jan 19 @ 9:44 PM EST
@MrsBCubed
Also, I used links for the students to create their own Site for their portfolios..
#gafechat
littlemacf650
Jan 19 @ 9:45 PM EST
@JChanter22
@LISDTechie
I know! kids are so lucky!
#gafechat
!
bmos
Jan 19 @ 9:45 PM EST
@JZagorski1
I like side bar because it show more levelsā¦but I prefer horizontal navigationā¦it feels more modern.
#gafechat
Ms_KatieNieves
Jan 19 @ 9:46 PM EST
A6: I have an ICS notes page that I structure by class, then my marking period/unit so Ps and Ss can access class notes
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:46 PM EST
@bmos
@JZagorski1
I am a horizontal navigation girl myself. I like having drop downs.
#gafechat
littlemacf650
Jan 19 @ 9:46 PM EST
@MrSchoenbart
@JZagorski1
I'm not that brave...yet. All of our sites are the same. Soon
#gafechat
!
JChanter22
Jan 19 @ 9:46 PM EST
A6: my site is a mess.
https://t.co/7dCV4EtbjP
. It's always on my to-do list, right after blogging. š© need to make it a priority
#gafechat
bmos
Jan 19 @ 9:47 PM EST
A6: I also used it for project management. That one time we made handmade guitarsā¦.
https://t.co/wuKBTdxx4P
#gafechat
branowar
Jan 19 @ 9:47 PM EST
A6: Structured by content within the class. Students have checklists and rubrics.
#gafechat
bmos
Jan 19 @ 9:47 PM EST
@LISDTechie
@JZagorski1
Just wish we could have 2nd and 3rd level dropdown
#gafechat
#gafefeature
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:48 PM EST
Q7: What resources have you used to help you build your Google Site? Share links if possible.
#gafechat
https://t.co/FHJXnuHdB9
LMSinstcoach
Jan 19 @ 9:48 PM EST
@JChanter22
Building a study site is a great extension activity! Cool!
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:48 PM EST
@bmos
@JZagorski1
I agree. That would be awesome!
#gafechat
bmos
Jan 19 @ 9:49 PM EST
A7: Steegle is a must and so is
@alicekeeler
https://t.co/ne9GFgaj9V
#gafechat
littlemacf650
Jan 19 @ 9:49 PM EST
Here's mine but you won't be able to get to the ss sites because we haven't changed our permissions...yet!
https://t.co/RjFF4c6yLQ
#gafechat
mbswoods
Jan 19 @ 9:49 PM EST
A7: Love the
@googleforedu
Training Center for all GAFE apps, here is the Sites section,
https://t.co/XttI4yOAlD
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:50 PM EST
A7: I get inspiration from seeing other educators Google Sites. I am always looking for ways to improve.
#gafechat
bmos
Jan 19 @ 9:50 PM EST
A6: I also run my personal portfolio in GSites to keep my online vibe fresh
https://t.co/4H2dzVmsJL
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:50 PM EST
A7: Steegle website is great
https://t.co/8hNXKyyWd8
- I use the slider feature on some of the websites I manage
#gafechat
branowar
Jan 19 @ 9:50 PM EST
A7: "It's not what you know. It's what you can Google." I want my kids believing that. If you want it on your site, make it so.
#gafechat
LMSinstcoach
Jan 19 @ 9:50 PM EST
A7: Ed Tech Nut!
https://t.co/zGUX6OHgHT
ever hear of it!?!
#gafechat
MrsBCubed
Jan 19 @ 9:50 PM EST
District currently purchased this but it does have a free trial. Super beneficial.
#gafechat
https://t.co/GJvfYuk2qN
https://t.co/JG7TREn4c7
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:48 PM EST
Q7: What resources have you used to help you build your Google Site? Share links if possible.
#gafechat
https://t.co/FHJXnuHdB9
littlemacf650
Jan 19 @ 9:51 PM EST
Please let me know what else I can do with my site...
https://t.co/RjFF4c6yLQ
#gafechat
MrSchoenbart
Jan 19 @ 9:51 PM EST
A7:
#TheEduCal
is built w Google Sites & Awesome Table Geocode &
@NewVisionsNYC
scripts/add-ons
#gafechat
camatthews
Jan 19 @ 9:51 PM EST
a7 our tech coor - no link, Google help,
#gafechat
littlemacf650
Jan 19 @ 9:51 PM EST
@LISDTechie
Yes, I agree, I work best when I can "borrow" from others!
#gafechat
mbswoods
Jan 19 @ 9:52 PM EST
A7:
@thegooglegooru
has some good things too...
https://t.co/lhiipYTI47
#gafechat
bmos
Jan 19 @ 9:52 PM EST
If anyone in KC area Feb 6&7 check out the
@edtechteam
#GoogleSummit
https://t.co/fnHFxlaizi
Iām sharing about Google Sites
#gafechat
alicebarr
Jan 19 @ 9:52 PM EST
A7: I think best place to start is
@GoogleForEdu
https://t.co/5VS4ghgG99
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:53 PM EST
Extra Q: What ONE feature do you like the best about Google Sites?
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:54 PM EST
My favorite feature about Google Sites is ability to have many collaborators/editors on one site
#gafechat
MrSchoenbart
Jan 19 @ 9:55 PM EST
Nothing integrates the other
#GAFE
apps like Google Sites. That's the power right there
#gafechat
alicebarr
Jan 19 @ 9:56 PM EST
A Extra Q: I call Google Sites the āGLUEā because it lets you bring all the other Google tools together in one place.
#gafechat
mbswoods
Jan 19 @ 9:56 PM EST
Extra A: That I can still edit HTML to get things to look the way I want them to
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:57 PM EST
Remember to follow people from the chat to keep the
#gafechat
conversation going
JZagorski1
Jan 19 @ 9:57 PM EST
@MrSchoenbart
great point, we are transitioning to GAFE, I'm currently developing PBL w/ Draw/Docs/Form/Slides/Sheets etc mashing
#gafechat
alicebarr
Jan 19 @ 9:57 PM EST
@ellen_klausen
How was your first chat?
#gafechat
MViTDiTeach
Jan 19 @ 9:57 PM EST
As a newbie, thanks everyone for all the resources!
#gafechat
LMSinstcoach
Jan 19 @ 9:58 PM EST
@LISDTechie
Ditto on the multiple collaborators functionality!
#gafechat
littlemacf650
Jan 19 @ 9:58 PM EST
@Ms_KatieNieves
That's where mine are also. We have to fix permissions, but I would love to share.
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:58 PM EST
Want to see a particular topic discussed during
#gafechat
- share your ideas here
https://t.co/bA4j5TEMDK
JZagorski1
Jan 19 @ 9:59 PM EST
I agree w/Dianne, thank u for sharing,stopped in for 20 mins & I have at least 3 takeaways,I'll be back to
#gafechat
https://t.co/79SgQHmqrp
MViTDiTeach
Jan 19 @ 9:57 PM EST
As a newbie, thanks everyone for all the resources!
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Jan 19 @ 9:59 PM EST
Huge thank you to everyone who participated in
#gafechat
. The archive will be coming soon for those that missed it.
littlemacf650
Jan 19 @ 9:59 PM EST
@MViTDiTeach
I second that! Thank you!
#gafechat
alicebarr
Jan 19 @ 9:59 PM EST
Thanks for all the great links tonight. Once again thanks to
@LISDTechie
for hosting a wonderful
#gafechat
mbswoods
Jan 19 @ 9:59 PM EST
THX
@LISDTechie
Another great night of learning...hopefully my Sites skills will get better soon
#gafechat
Ms_KatieNieves
Jan 19 @ 9:59 PM EST
Awesome resource thanks for sharing!
#gafechat
https://t.co/GVBMnVSOPl
LMSinstcoach
Jan 19 @ 9:50 PM EST
A7: Ed Tech Nut!
https://t.co/zGUX6OHgHT
ever hear of it!?!
#gafechat
bmos
Jan 19 @ 9:59 PM EST
Great chatting with you all tonight about Google Sites
#gafechat