In this lesson students will learn how to create an art portfolio website through Google Sites. Students will learn how to customize the look of their site, create and organize pages, manage sharing settings, and how to publish and copy their published site link. They will become familiar with utilizing content blocks and text boxes, inserting and adjusting images, adding captions, and writing reflections about their artwork.
An online portfolio (via a website) is an essential component to digital visual literacy
Online portfolios can be used as either a formative or summative assessment
It's a place to showcase artistic work samples, reflective writing, and content knowledge
Administrators and parents enjoy being able to see what their students are doing in the classroom
Personal portfolios are often required for scholarships, college applications and job applications
It's important knowledge for the workforce, as many businesses maintain an online presence to showcase their products and services
Lesson Plan Overview
Slideshow
Video Tutorial for Students:
How to Create & Customize a Google Site
Video Tutorial for Students:
How to Create a Homepage
Video Tutorial for Students:
How to Publish a Google Site
Video Tutorial for Students:
How to Add Pages to a Google Site
Video Tutorial for Teachers:
How to Add Student Links to a Class Page