Not everything Google is located in our Drives. How do we embed those items in our sites? The answer is simple, especially since we are talking about Google. The third section on our sidebar menu is ‘Google Embed’.
How To
New Google Sites Part 2: Header
New Google Sites helps take the guess work out of creating a custom header. There are several options to create just the right header for your site. Google has some preset headers, allows you to search free to use images, and even gives the option to upload your own image. And the process is so easy!
New Google Sites Part 3: Insert
Inserting items on the last version of Google Sites (which I loved) was a bit complicated. However, with the New Google Sites, it’s as easy as 1 or 2 clicks! Check it out:
NEW Google Sites Part 1: Getting Started
I was a fan of the old Google Sites, but admittedly it was clunky. Last year when Google announced its launch of the new sites I was stoked! It was the update I had been waiting for for years. The look is sleek and it’s easy to build a beautiful site. Now that it’s out of just the edu market, I’m even more thrilled. This video will kick off my video series on the New Google Sites!
Google My Maps Part 11: KML/KMZ Files
Recently I was doing a project and wanted the 13 original colonies map, but didn’t want to outline each state. Instead, I downloaded the .KMZ file of all 50 states (Map found here) and deleted all but the original 13. I had to do some modifications, but that was so much easier than recreating it all from scratch. And it was so easy to export the file then import it into my map.
Google My Maps Part 10: Preview
Want to know how your maps look when others open it? What other options do your viewers have?
Google My Maps Part 9: Sharing
Now that you have an awesome map or HyperMap, you need to share it! You have a few options. You can have some edit or view. Or you may wish to have a MapFest where everyone can contribute and edit.
Google My Maps Part 8: Measurement Tool
The feature you didn’t even know you needed! I’ve been measuring out distances before using the drawing tool for math. (Spoiler alert: I use maps in class to practice adding and subtracting fractions.)
Google My Maps Part 7: Directions
Directions are one of those ‘nerdy’ features that make me happy. I haven’t used it in the classroom, yet. In the meantime, here’s how to use it. How can you incorporate this into the classroom?
Google My Maps Part 6: Base Map
I like the ability to customize the look of the map. My personal favorite is ‘satellite’. However, depending on your needs, a lighter or darker map is just the ticket!
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