Google Sites Reflection

Positives

During the recent project that my group did in computer class, we used Google Sites as the main tool to display our topic. Despite being my first time creating a website, Google Sites was relatively easy to use and adapt; most options were organized logically into different sections. There were also many options to chose from regarding the site's color scheme and background. In order to receive full credit for our project, Huan, Lavin, and I were supposed to add a variety of pictures and videos. Therefore, it was very convenient for us to be able to embed videos and images straight from the options bar.

Negatives  

Despite the many helpful features included in Google Sites, there were also many that should be more thought out and improved. For example, it was fairly difficult to include images into the page because the text would often times move when I try to change the image's position. In addition, there were only certain types of images that Google Sites allowed; some did not show at all when the page was saved. Despite not being the owner of the site, I still think that editors should be allowed to more privileges such as changing the background. Furthermore, if the editor would like to make some big changes, he/she wouldn't still be able to do it since there is no option that gives the editor more power.

Application to Real Life

Personally, Google Sites is a fairly useful tool that I would definitely use in the future. The features that it offer can help to present many topics further on to college and even work. Even with the confusing layouts between images and text, the many positives that Google Sites have would surely outweigh the negatives. In my opinion, Google Sites is a slightly altered version of PowerPoint due to the many similarities that they share. For example, both programs can be used to present during a speech as a visual aid. However, PowerPoint would fit better because there are more variety of animations that could be included. In conclusion, I really enjoyed using Google Sites during this project and it can surely be used for work-related purposes in the future.