Google+Sites-+Beginner




 * Welcome to Google Sites- Beginner!**

Today we'll discover what all the fuss is about with Google and why it seems like everyone has their own Google Site. So come on and let's learn the basics; how to create your site, editing and adding media, changing the appearance and sharing. We'll get you ready for advanced use of Google Sites.

Outline for the session:


 * 1) Create your site
 * 2) Editing and adding media
 * 3) Changing the appearance
 * 4) Sharing

I'll show you some some steps, demonstrate and let you try, then answer some questions.


 * Creating a Google Site**


 * 1) Create a Google account
 * 2) Sign in
 * 3) Click create new site
 * Choose a theme.
 * Name your site.
 * More Options
 * Site descripton.
 * Share with?
 * Type in code.
 * Click create site.


 * Edit and Add Media**


 * 1) Change heading
 * Edit page.
 * Enter new heading.
 * 1) Edit main content area
 * Create 2 columns.
 * Click Layout.
 * Click 2 columns.
 * 1) Insert an image
 * Click Insert => Image.
 * Browse for your image.
 * Click ok.
 * 1) Edit image
 * Resize.
 * Change alignment.
 * 1) Enter text
 * Type your text.
 * Use formatting to cuten it up.


 * Changing the Appearance of Your Site**


 * 1) Themes- change background
 * Click More Actions.
 * Manage site.
 * Click Themes, choose cutest one.
 * Save changes.
 * 1) Color and Fonts
 * Click colors and fonts.
 * Lots of options for customizing.
 * Change Image.
 * Change header, footer, and side.
 * Etc.
 * 1) Site layout
 * Change site layout
 * Header.
 * Horizontal navigation bar.
 * Sidebar.
 * Page content.
 * Footer.


 * Sharing Your Site**


 * 1) Share your site
 * Click Share this site.
 * Paste URL into an email.
 * Share the link using: Gmail, Facebook, Twitter...
 * Add people to share.
 * As an owner, to edit or view
 * Click Share.

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