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We have several schools/teachers that have been updating their websites to the newer version of Google Sites, and one of the most common questions I have been getting is how can they have a Twitter stream on the site?  The simple answer is...it's complex. In fact, until about a month ago, I didn't even think it was possible.  Then I stumbled across this video tutorial by Ben Wilkoff on just this.  (It is a paired down version of his longer (27 minute) video if you want to watch it slower.) Here's my contribution - a step-by-step screenshot tutorial.  It's a bit long, but it does the trick! 1. Start by going to Ben's template sheet - this provides the simple directions and templates needed (the link is also at the top of the sheet as seen here): 2. Make a copy of his template sheet to have your own copy (and so you can complete this process) - I recommend renaming it. 3. Grab and setup the latest version of TAGS (Twitter Archive through Google Sheets)....

If you have ever wanted a way to archive a Twitter hashtag - or Twitter user - into a Google Sheet, TAGS (Twitter Archiving Google Sheet) by Martin Hawksey is worth checking out.  It is a pretty easy to follow setup, though there are many steps.  Here's a walk-through with screenshots for those that prefer - 1. Go to https://tags.hawksey.info/ 2. Click on Get TAGS -    3. Click on TAGS v6.1 -  4. Click on Make a copy - if you are logged into multiple Google accounts, you may want to verify you are copying into the account you would like it to reside in.  5. Change the title of the copied document (1), and enter in the hashtag and/or account to archive tweets from -  6. Choose Setup Twitter Access from the TAGS menu -  7. The first time, you will need to give it authorization - click on continue to do this -  8.  Select the account you are using -  9.  You will need to allow TAGS permissions to make some...