Google Apps & Google Sites Introduction video

Today's P.D. Objective : 1. Teachers will become familiar with basic operations of Chromebooks. 2. Learn how to search and manage Google Apps. 3. Teachers will also become familiar with Google Sites and be provided resources to create a basic classroom web page.

APPS--What does Google have to offer? Gmail Maps YouTube Photos Search Mail Calendar Contacts Calendar Drive Docs -create documents SheetsSheets Open,edit, and create spreadsheets SlidesSlides presentations FormsForms Build free surveys

-Google+ Real-life sharing -Blogger -Share your life online -Groups- mailing lists & discussion groups -Hangouts -Real time conversations Orkut - Meet new people and stay in touch with friends Google Wallet Make your phone your wallet Google Cloud Print Print from any device Google Keep Save what’s on your mind Drawings- diagrams and charts Sites- Create websites Translate -Instantly translate text, web pages, and files VoiceVoice - One number for all your phones, online voic and cheap calling

Explore A Desktop Icon Menu Tab Click “more” then “even more” view Google Products

Where to search for APPS--- ●Google Products ● Google Marketplace Google Products and add them to your desktop menu ●Google Play ●Google Store *Quick Tip --- Pin frequently used apps to your desktop by dragging and dropping the icon from your app menu.

Google Sites for Educators

Why do you need a web page? 1.Communication with Parents (TESS 4C) 2. Communication with students (TESS 4A) 3. Use of technology (TESS 2E) 4. Assignments, handouts, and resources available for parents, students, and administration. 5. Compliance with CCSS requirements 6. Student turn in folders for each class.

Technology Skills & Expectations for Students Computer Usage & Internet Policy Google Apps for Education Parent Permission FormGoogle Apps for Education Parent Permission Form - Third Grade Google Apps For Education Parent Permission FormGoogle Apps For Education Parent Permission Form Grades 4-12 K-4 Technology/Keyboarding Guidelines ●KindergartenKindergarten ●First GradeFirst Grade ●Second GradeSecond Grade ●Third GradeThird Grade ●Fourth GradeFourth Grade 5-8 grade students will take the appropriate grade level computer technology courses as describe by the state grade students will be required to take one technology class prior to graduation.

Important Features of a Teachers Website 1. Contact information: Picture, & phone info. 2. Links- class resources, school website,HAC School calendar, class calendar 3. Announcements 4. Unit or lessons information and handouts Remind 101 *Quick Tip - Search Google Templates for format ready documents such as class syllabus, resumes, photo albums,invitations, presentation, projects, etc. rofessionaldevelopmentworkshops.wikispaces#

Technology and CCSS The Common Core State Standards outline rigorous content expectations with the intent to make all students ready for life in a technological society. To this end, they do not treat technology as a separate strand of content, but rather incorporate expectations of technological proficiency throughout the content standards. The need to use technological tools effectively is imbedded into every aspect of today’s curriculum. Common Core APPS

Teacher web page examples ●Mrs.Stofer’ English Class english/ ●Mrs. Vanderburg’s Class ●Mr. Mundy’s Science Class ●Flipped Education oogle-sites-for-teacher-web-pages-and-student-projects

Create a Google Site Step by step instructions sclass/technology/hsti More HELP m/Home

Creating Teacher Folders & Student Folders Create turn in folder with class period folders inside. U se this folder to manage student folders of turned in work. google-drive#TOC-Teacher-Folders google-drive#TOC-Student-Folders

Teacher Folders 1.To create a folder, select the Create button, then choose Folder. 2.Name the folder accordingly. 3.Repeat to create a Turn In folder. 4.In the Turn In folder, create folders for each class period or section.

Student Folders 1.Students should create a folder for your class in which to turn in their work. My students' folders are named "1 - Last name, First name - English 10" It easily organizes the folders by class period, then last name, and helps students organize their folders for other classes, as well. 2.Students will then share the folder with you. First, with the folder open, they will click the share button on the top right of the screen. 3.When the Sharing settings window opens, students will type your address in the box, making sure you have editing privileges, and click Send. 4. After students create and share their folders, go to "Shared with me" in your Drive. The folders should be organized by class period, which will make moving folders from each class easy. Select all folders for a class period then click the folder button to move. 5.Select the correct folder. Click Move when finished. 6.Now all of your student folders for each class should be organized in specific folders.

Working With Google Sites is a great go-to help reference site. m/Home