DO not upload the documents directly into the Google site, rather than adding them to Google Drive and then adding to the site.
DO not upload the documents directly into the Google site, rather than adding them to Google Drive and then adding to the site.
Some information that suggested that Google sites has a storage limit of 100MB which is quite low, whereas Google Drive has a storage limit of 15GB.
You could try to add additional files to Google Drive and then make these available in the site. They do need to make sure that the file is shared publicly in Google Drive. This is mentioned in the ePortfolio book in Moodle.
Adding Google Drive file to Google Site -https://support.google.com/sites/answer/90569Making Google Drive file available -https://support.google.com/docs/answer/183965?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform=DesktopSHARING YOUR APPENDICES
There are instructions on Google sites that explain how to share your google site with others so that they aren't being made public on the Internet.
Linkhttps://support.google.com/sites/answer/6372880?hl=en-AU
The instructions below come from the support pages
Using Google New Sites
Step 2: Publish your site
On a computer, open a site innew Google SitesAt the top, clickPublish.
Enter the web address for your site.
Terms that violate ourAcceptable Use Policywont be allowed.
Learn how to use a custom URL for your site.
ClickPublish. Optional: Visit your sites web address to make sure its published correctly.
Note:To use a web address thats currently in use or has been used in the past for a site you own, change the address or permanently delete the existing site.Learn how to change the web address of an existing site.Learn how to delete a site.
Step 3: Check your sharing options
Choose who can see your site
On a computer, open a site innew Google Sites.
At the top, click Share.
Next to 'Published', clickChange.Then choose anoption:
Anyone on the web
Specific people
To share with specific people, enter the name or email address of the person or Google Group you want to add, click Can editCan view publishedSend. ClickSaveorDone.
Opt your site out of search engines
Important: This is a request and doesnt guarantee that your site wont show up in public search engines.
This option is only available if your site is set to 'Public on the web', and can be viewed by anyone.
On a computer, open a site innew Google Sites.
At the top, next to 'Publish', click the Down arrow.
ClickPublish settings.
Click 'Request public search engines to not display my site'.
ClickSave.
Classic Google Sites
Note: This section is forclassic Google Sites(at the top left, you'll see 'Create').Get help with new Google Sites.
Preview and share your site
Share your site
On a computer, open a site inclassic Google Sites.
At the top right, clickShare.
Under 'Who has access', clickChange.
Choose who you can see your site.
ClickSave.
Note: If you use a Google Account through school or work, you mightn't be able to share your site with everyone.For help, contact your administrator.
Invite others to see your site
You can share your site with specific people or Google Groups.
On a computer, open a site inclassic Google Sites.
At the top right, clickShare.
Under 'Invite people', enter the name or email address of a person or Google Group.
ClickSend.
Optional: To remove a person or group, next to their name and click Delete.
PLEASE NOTE. THESE FILES ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BUT RATHER ONLY THE PERSON WITH THE LINK TO YOUR PORFESSIONAL PORTFILIO IE THE MARKER OR EMPLOYER
