Are you looking for a simple and free solution for creating a web presence? Look no further than Google Page Creator! Google Page Creator is a free online tool that makes it easy for anyone to create and publish useful, attractive web pages in minutes without having to learn HTML or use complex software. This hands-on session will introduce Google Page Creator and guide participants through the steps of creating their own personalized website.
Session Objectives:
- View examples of sites created with Google Pages
- Compare Google Pages to other web 2.0 communications
- Setup a free Google account
- Create a site on a Google Pages account
- Create home page, add text, images, links, and widgets
- Create sub-page for the site
- Create navigation menu for the site
- Publish a new site to share with others
- Discuss benefits of Google Pages, included educational uses
Definitions:
Examples:
- Jason Rhode
- Web 2.0 Gizmos & Gadgets
- uemergency - Generic State University Emergency Site
- Web 2.0: Syndicating to Enhance Learning
- Ray Schroeder
- Sample Emergency Class Site - Burks Oakley
Benefits:
- Ease of use
- WYSIWYG editor
- Affordability
- Accessibility / standards-based
- Printable
- Many design templates available
Steps to Getting Started:
- Sign-up for a free Google account
- Login at pages.google.com
- Create site URL (e.g. sitename.googlepages.com)
- Create site home page
- Decide on layout and navigation scheme
- Make sub page(s)
- Publish site
Recommendations:
- Keep usability in mind
- Simple is often better : Jakob Nielsen's Website
- Consider content before design
- Keep navigation consistent
- Keep page URLs as short as possible
Uses:
- Website for class, accessible online without restrictions
- Class project or presentation
- Personal or professional site
- e-Portfolio