Years ago I had a MobileMe account through <3 Apple where I published a web site for my students to use. Apple dumped MobileMe :( and in a fit, I almost dumped Apple :-O
For the last two years, I have used Web Site Builder (formerly Web Site Tonight) through GoDaddy. I really, REALLY, enjoy maintaing a web site. I like adding links and pictures and adjusting things just so.
For the purpose of the Digital Tools class, I tried out Google Sites -- with an open mind, "just in case".
The one thing I like about Google Sites that GoDaddy does not offer is that anything from my Google Drive that is linked to the site automatically update as I make changes in my drive.
The many things I don't like about Google Sites that GoDaddy does offer are the ways I can manipulate every item on every page.
I am mostly decided that I will stay with GoDaddy. I can link all documents, videos, forms, and blogs that I have learned how to create and use in this class. I am going to play with Google Sites some more this summer. I will check out sites other teachers have made for ideas.
Google Sites
https://sites.google.com/a/adams12.org/namuth/
GoDaddy (this is not the one I have for students -- my students' site is under construction)
http://thenaword.info
Or -- checkout super cool Edgar's site:
http://blackittyedgar.info
Hi Anne! Thanks for playing around with Google Sites--what you've set up looks like it could be very useful for your students. But in the end, it comes down to the best tool for your needs, and what you have already may be that. Looks like the GoDaddy sites give you a lot more flexibility in terms of design, and that's a good thing. Let me know if you run across any epiphanies about these two tools. I love teaching this workshop because I can learn from the people who come to it!
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