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=Staff Development Jan. 16, 2012= =by Julie Smith and Michelle Tahtinen using Google Sites=

Consideration of FERPA, CIPA and Child Safety

 * FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
 * Gives parents and students a right to inspect their scholastic information and privacy.
 * News Media Opt out list at each school - parents have a right to restrict the posting of their child's picture, name and information.
 * CIPA (Children's Internet Protection Act)
 * Enacted by Congress, this act requires schools receiving federal funds to have a policy for student technology safety inlcuding ones that protect the: (d) unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal information regarding minors
 * Open sites must not expose students to risk or harm
 * Students have a right to privacy with regards to grades, pictures and identities

[|What makes a good website?]
= good color easy to read text meaningful graphics= = quality photography simplicity = = functionality minimial scroll = = consistent layout descriptive text link = = logical navigation fast-loading pages = = updated content = = target audience = = =

=[|Directions on how to make a google website:]=

To create your site

 * 1) Once you’ve signed in to your Google Account, visit sites.google.com
 * 2) Click the Create site button
 * 3) Enter your site name and the URL where it will be located (i.e. sites.google.com/site/yoursite) as well as an optional description of the site
 * 4) Select one of these sharing options: "Everyone can view this site" or "Only people I specify can view this site"
 * 5) Pick a theme for your site that goes with your organization's colors. You can tweak a lot of these later.
 * 6) Once you’ve created the site you can create a new page by clicking the Create page button.
 * 7) Then simply name the page and select the type of page you want: webpage, dashboard, announcement, file cabinet, or list.

To edit your site

 * 1) Click the Edit Page button in the upper right hand corner of the screen
 * 2) The edit toolbar also allows you do edit text by changing the font, the size, create a numbered or bulleted list etc.
 * 3) You can create a link by highlighting the text you want to turn into a link, and click the Link button. A window will pop up so you can pick whether you want to link on the existing page, provide a web address, or create a new page and link to it.
 * 4) You can edit the HTML on your site by clicking the HTML button.
 * 5) Through the Edit Page you can also insert objects (such as images, Google Docs, or videos or apps) by clicking Insert and then whatever it is you’d like to add or embed gadgets (rich media such as recent posts, updated files, recent list items, even maps!) by simply clicking on the gadget you want. If you want to first check how the gadget looks in your site, click Preview Gadget first.

To share your site once you’ve created your site, you can share it with friends, family, coworkers, or just make it public.

 * 1) Click 'More Actions' in the top right of any page and select Share this site.
 * 2) You can control who can edit and view your site by adding others as owners, collaborators, or viewers. - Owners can invite other owners, collaborators, or viewers; change site themes and layout; change the site name; delete the site, do everything a collaborator can do. - Collaborators can: create, edit, delete pages; move pages; add attachments; add comments, add pages to and remove them from the sidebar navigation, subscribe to site and page changes. - Viewers can: view pages
 * 3) To keep track of changes you and your collaborators have made to your site click 'More Actions' in the top right of any page and select Revision history. You can also revert to an older version by viewing the Version history.
 * 4) Receive email notifications of when someone changes the site by going to More Actions and clicking the Subscribe to site changes button.

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10 Tips from Google Sites Training as a part of Google Apps
See the full Google Apps Webinar on Google Sites
 * 1) Plan your site with a chart or flow chart - have a plan
 * 2) Be consistent with font type, size and color
 * 3) Understand copyright rules and play fair
 * 4) Make sure your site has a purpose - give people a reason to visit
 * 5) Keep it updated - don't let it get stale
 * 6) Don't under esitmate the power and importance of the side bar
 * 7) Don't clutter your site with too many gadgets
 * 8) Integrate other emeded aps
 * 9) Use Google analytics to see how your site is used
 * 10) Ask if you need help - Use the help in top right hand corner or ask another Google Sites user.

Where Can I Get Help?

 * First try the help Options icon (the cog) in the upper right corner of your Google Sites page and select "Sites help". Here you will find a directory of help topics with step by step instructions.
 * Ask another person from our class
 * Email Julie Smith or Michelle Tahtinen - we will do our best!

Great Sample Google Sites - Be Sure to Take a Look For Ideas
Sample from Scratch, by Michelle Tahtinen Google Sites Sample for Teachers - gives many examples of how Google Sites can be used for class, projects, trips etc. These are great examples and some give instructions on how to create them. Check it out!