Google sites as student portfolios

Google Sites as Student PortfoliosEuropean Summit, Zurich Switzerland, September 2015

Jennifer FentonPrimary Technology for Learning CoordinatorInternational School of Geneva

https://goo.gl/aNGfu6

What is a Google Site?A Google app that allows users to create a website using their own

content as well as embedding media from the internet.Easy to use editor with an interface similar to all Google apps (i.e.

Google Docs, Google Slides) it is a logical choice for schools using GAFE.

Ability to manage site to control access - for both editing and viewing.Customisable for particular school, organisation, classroom or child.

Why use Google Sites?Students can…

Create a relevant product to share their learning.

Build a website to present a project and publish for the world to see.

Create a personal e-portfolio of their work.

Collaborate and share ideas with other students for group work and peer tutoring.

Teachers can…

Create a class web page, including handouts and tutorial videos.

Collaborate with other teachers on department or school-wide projects.

Manage a international project that connects teachers and students around the world.

Maintain their digital presence as a teacher and leader

Why use Google Sites?Students can…

Create a relevant product to share their learning.

Build a website to present a project and publish for the world to see.

Create a personal e-portfolio of their work.

Collaborate and share ideas with other students for group work and peer tutoring.

Teachers can…

Create a class web page, including handouts and tutorial videos.

Collaborate with other teachers on department or school-wide projects.

Manage a international project that connects teachers and students around the world.

Maintain their digital presence as a teacher and leader

What is a student portfolio?A compilation of student work assembled to:

evaluate student progress and/or achievement

create an archive of student workmeans to determine if curricula criteria

has been met

Hidden curriculum (2014, August 26). In S. Abbott (Ed.), The glossary of education reform. Retrieved from http://edglossary.org/hidden-curriculum

Where to start?

Let’s creat

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site!

Leap of Faith by Javier Morales on Flickr CC BY 2.0

Step by Step

If you were unable to attend the conference or would like detailed notes on how to create a Google site, click here for the step by step directions.

ClkerFreeVectorImages on Pixabay CC0 Public Domain

Example Google Sites

Using Google TemplatesDigital Portfolio: Modified from a Science Notebook Template on Google Sites

PEP Student Portfolio: A collection from 4th - 12th Grade with examples of reflection and including state standards

My ePortfolio: Another possibility - simple and easy to customise

PYP Student Portfolio: Another template with some specific PYP suggestions

Classroom Website: Looking through there are tips to help you customise your own website.

Tricks & Tips

Keep it simpleWhen first starting out, be clear about the purpose of the portfolio and establish criteria or expectations with the students. (Example)

You may want to create your own template to assist students with the creation of their first portfolio.

Make time in your schedule to build a portfolio during the course of a school year.

Add your school’s logo1. Click the gear icon .2. Select Edit site layout.3. Hover over the Header section until you

see "Edit site header" and then click the header.

4. Select Custom Logo and then click Choose file. Browse for the logo file on your hard drive (or select No logo to exclude an image).

5. Once you have the image selected, click OK to confirm your choice.

6. Click the Close button to exit out of editing the site layout.

Google recommends your logo is 145 px wide x 52 px tall. Otherwise, it might not appear or might be warped.

Get connectedCreate a class website to provide links to your students’ digital

portfolios (Example)Share links to other classes with other students’ portfolios to

encourage students to share ideas with each otherEnable comments on your students’ portfolios (

Note - only available within same domain) Really want comments from outside your domain and feel up to a challenge? Try this work-around.

Resources

Google Sites Tutorial for Education

A concise overview of Google Sites, including selecting a template, embedding content and managing your site.

Websites to assist with Google SitesGoogle Sites Help Center (by Google): First stop for any difficulties

Google Sites for Education: website with some educational examples and video tutorials

Google Sites Help: website by Julie Sharma with list of tutorials

Google Sites Workshop: website by Becky Berg for iTeach 2 Achieve

Getting Started with Google Sites: website by Google Certified teacher, Mary Fran

Websites focused on digital portfoliosStudent Digital Portfolios: Redefining Assessment with iPads & Google Apps with Holly Clark by Jen Carey

Managing Digital Portfolios by Kern Kelley

Google Sites as a Tool for Student Portfolios: from the Flipped Education, a comprehensive list of resources with links, from beginners to advanced users

E Portfolios with Google Apps: by Dr Helen Barrett