This document provides an overview of using Google Sites to create a website. It explains how to set up a Google Sites account and create a new blank site. It then outlines the various page editing and formatting tools available in Google Sites, such as inserting images, links, headings, and tables. It also covers customizing the site navigation bar and designing the overall site layout and colors. The document encourages attendees to visit the presenter's website for additional tech tips and resources on using Google Sites.

1. Google SitesPresented By Mike Glennon

2. Why Create a Website?Share assignments and filesStudent and parent home accessAnnouncementsClassroom information

3. Sites.google.comLog in with your Google account

4. Sites.google.comCreate a new site

5. Sites.google.comChoose the Blank template

6. Sites.google.comName your siteThis will be your site’s address

7. Sites.google.comChoose a theme

8. Sites.google.comEnter code and click Create site

9. Create PageUse this to create a new page on your site.

10. More ActionsUse More Actions to access general site information and options.

11. Edit PageUse this to make changes to the page you’re viewing.

12. Editing a PageWhen you’re in page edit mode, you’ll see the editing menu bar and tool bar

13. Editing a PageThe toolbar has standard commands such as: bold, underline, insert link and alignment.

14. Insert MenuStandard options:Image: Add a picture (Upload or from the web)Link: Insert a hyperlinkHorizontal Line: To divide page sections

15. Insert MenuInsert Google products:Will automatically show a list of anything associated with your account (Example: Clicking Document will show a list of all Google Docs in your account.

16. Insert MenuVideoInsert a Google or YouTube video.

17. Format MenuAdvanced formatting optionsHeadings

18. Strikethrough

19. SubscriptTable MenuInsert a table on your page to organize data

20. Layout MenuChange the page layout

21. NavigationSite will automatically put every page on the navigation bar and alphabetize. Navigation can also be customized.

22. NavigationClickEdit sidebar

23. NavigationIn the Navigation box, click Edit

24. NavigationTo customize, uncheckAutomatically organize my navigation

25. NavigationAdd pages from your site by clicking Add pageReorder pages withAdd a link to another site by clicking Add URL

26. NavigationFurther organize a large number of pages by creating multiple navigation menus in the sidebarEach appears as a separate box and each has a title that can be customized.

27. NavigationTo add a navigation box, click Add sidebar itemSelect Navigation

28. DesignTo change design and other options,click More actions. Next, click Manage site.

29. DesignSite LayoutGeneral display optionsColors and fontsCustomize the look of textThemesCustomize the overall look of your site. Use a pre-made template or create your own theme.

30. Thanks!Thanks for attending my training. Please feel free to check my website for tech tips and resources.Glennontechtraining.net