Many schools in Arkansas are transitioning to new ways to hosting their web pages. Our district is transitioning to Google Sites. Since we are a Google Apps for Education school district, it just makes sense to make the platform for our web pages to be a Google Site. Creating the template site and adding users to collaborate on site creation has been an interesting, evolving, and learning process.
One of the first things I discovered is that when you share a Google Site with other people, they really don't have access to all of the features. One of the biggest things that is missing is access to the site layout. This is where users have the opportunity to add URLs to specific sites and or re-arrange the arrangement of drop down menus across the top or as a sidebar.
So, in true Susan Gilley fashion, once I learn something or document steps on how to do it, it's time to share it with others. This link provides instructions on how you make use of the webmaster tools to add users and allow them to be owners with you on a created site which in turn allows them to be true shared partners on your website. Some of you may not desire that kind of access. However, in my district, being the district web master, I wanted to be able to create their sites, help if needed, but allow them the freedom to be in control as well. I hope you find these instructions helpful.
