Switch on Learning (description)

At the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board, we are Switching on Learning by integrating Google’s powerful ecosystem into every classroom. This blog is a dedicated space for sharing the ideas, methodologies, and digital tools that transform the modern educational experience. Our Digital Toolkit We empower educators and students by leveraging a robust, collaborative environment: Google Workspace for Education: Driving seamless collaboration through Docs, Drive, and Classroom. The Power of AI: Utilizing Gemini and integrated AI features to personalize learning and spark creativity. Data-Driven Assessment: Using MarkBook to track student growth with precision and transparency. The Process of Learning: Leveraging Revision History to emphasize growth, iteration, and the visible journey of a student's work. From interactive Chrome tools to digital storytelling, we aren't just using tech—we’re using it to bridge gaps, foster global collaboration, and future-proof our students' skills.

Google Sites Is New and Improved! New Google Sites



 


Google Sites Gets a Much Needed UPDATE!


Google Sites has been completely revamped from the ground up.  NO upgrade here.  The new Sites is modern, comfortable to use and, professional.  I need to be fair in my assessment and state that Sites Classic wasn't difficult to use, but it was challenging to get a site looking professional without much effort.

The new Google Sites has a preview mode that will allow you to see how your page looks on a computer, tablet or phone.  Just click on the icon in the bottom right to change your view.  Your web page is automatically formatted for the device.

Mobile View




All Sites are automatically formatted for any computer or mobile device!





Sites will allow you to insert pictures or colours for backgrounds.  Sites will automatically adjust the image so the text will show through and make it easy for the viewer!  If you don't like the changes you can turn it off.

The White text is lost in this light coloured graphic choice.


Google Sites automatically changed the font colour and lightened the graphic to increase readability



Who can access the NEW Google Sites?

The New Google Sites is not available for the general public yet.  Only institutions or individuals with special access to the preview this tool will be able to use it at this time.  The good news is WECDSB staff and students with a MyTools2Go account have full access to the New Google Sites right away!

How Can I Get Started?
Staff and students can access the New Google Sites through Google Drive.

1) Log in to MyTools2Go

 2) Access Google Drive

 3) Choose "New", "More",              "Google Sites"


Full Collaboration

 Like all tools in MyTools2Go (GAFE) the New Google Sites allows for complete collaboration.  This differentiates the New Google Sites from other high-quality website creators like Wix as multiple users can be working on the same page at that same time.

What about Google Sites Classic?

 For now, all of your Classic Sites are fine.  You can continue to use the old interface to make new websites.  Google is working on a transition tool that will move your Google Sites Classic website to the New Google Sites.  My guess would be Google Sites Classic will be sunsetted in August of next year.

Support:

 Demo Site

 For Great Cheat Sheet on the New Google Sites click on HERE

 New Google Sites Tutorial Video:



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