You can easily link your Google Site to Google Classroom by sharing its web address (URL) within your classroom posts or materials.
The most common method, as suggested by the reference, involves using the Stream tab in your Google Classroom.
Here's a simple breakdown of the process:
Steps to Link Your Google Site
Linking your Google Site involves two main steps: getting the site's published address and then sharing it in your Google Classroom.
1. Get Your Google Site's Published Address (URL)
Before you can link your site, you need the live web address that students can access.
- Go to your Google Site that you want to link.
- Ensure the site is published. If not, click the "Publish" button.
- Once published (or if already published), find the chain link icon (usually near the "Publish" button or under the "Publish" dropdown).
- Click the chain link icon to copy the published site link. This copies the full URL to your clipboard.
2. Share the Google Site Link in Google Classroom
Now that you have the link, you can share it with your class. The reference highlights using the Stream tab for this.
- Open your Google Classroom.
- Go to the specific class where you want to share the link.
- Make sure you are on the Stream tab. (This is the main page you see when you open a class, used for announcements and class communication, as noted in the reference).
- Look for the box that says "Share something with your class" or similar. Click on it to start a new message.
- Type a message (e.g., "Welcome to our google classroom", as mentioned in the reference, or "Check out our new class website!").
- Click the Add button (usually represented by a paperclip or plus icon).
- Select Link.
- Paste the Google Site URL you copied earlier into the link field.
- Click Add link.
- Review your message and the attached link.
- Click the Post button to share the message and the link with your class.
Your students will now see the announcement on the Stream tab, and they can click the link to visit your Google Site.
Other Ways to Share Your Google Site in Classroom
While posting to the Stream is quick for announcements, you can also link your Google Site in other sections of Google Classroom for more permanent access:
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As Material on the Classwork Tab:
- Go to the Classwork tab.
- Click + Create.
- Select Material.
- Give it a title (e.g., "Class Website").
- Add a description if needed.
- Click Add > Link and paste your Google Site URL.
- Click Post. This adds a permanent link under the Classwork tab that students can access anytime. You can even organize it under a topic like "Resources".
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Within an Assignment or Question:
- When creating an Assignment, Question, or Quiz Assignment on the Classwork tab, you can use the Add > Link option to include your Google Site URL as a resource for students.
| Method in Google Classroom | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Share Something | Stream | Quick announcement, news |
| Create Material | Classwork | Permanent resource |
| Add to Assignment/Etc. | Classwork | Resource for specific task |
By using these methods, you effectively link your Google Site to your Google Classroom, providing students with easy access to your published site content.
