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how to set up a GMAIL SITE Account
Google Sites is a free and easy way to create and share webpages. These directions will help you create your own personal website or a classroom website. You can have multiple sites in your email account.
First you must have a gmail email. If you don’t, you need to stop and create an account.
If you have a gmail email, then go to
Click on more
How to create a Google Site.
Keep track of your website address. I suggest you write it here.
Click on Create Site now.
If the name of the site you requested is already taken, it will ask you to try again……and again until you get one that is available.
You have now created your site. Now you need to work on creating your pages.
How to Create and Edit Your Pages.
Your HOME page will open automatically. You can edit it right away.
If you want to insert a picture, you need to go to the web and find a clip art graphic that is copyright free. Here is a website that has many to choose from that are appropriate for teachers:
When you are done with your changes or have worked for 15 minutes, you must click save. You can immediately edit the page again.
HOW TO ADD AN ATTACHMENT
Click Edit Page.
Click on Attachment at the bottom of the page. A box will open.
Click Choose File.
Find the file you want to upload on your hard drive or flash drive.
Click OPEN and it will upload the file automatically. You can remove it later if you change your mind.
HOW TO CREATE MORE PAGES
To Add More Sites
Click on My Sites.
Click onCreate New Site.
Follow the directions for creating a new site on page 2 of this document.
These are the most important things to know. If you want to do more advanced changes you can follow the following directions.
HOW TO MAKE ADVANCED CHANGES
The twoareas you might want to try are listed below.
Page Settings:
Manage Site
This section allows you to make many many changes to your pages.
Especially look atsite settingsandsite appearance.
Site Settings: General
Site Appearance: Site Layout
Site Appearance: Colors and Fonts
Site Appearance: Themes
Browse more themes brings up this window.
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