Overview and Tips

How do I use Google Drive?


Image of Google Slides viewing toolbar, with emphasis on "full-screen" button

  • HINT: Use this icon to view any "Click-and-Learn" slides (below) in full screen.

Drive 101 Click-and-Learn Slides
Organize Google Drive - 10 Tips (for Students)
Drive: Connected Apps Click-and-Learn Slides

Sharing & Permissions

Head to the Sharing & Permissions page to learn about:

    • Sharing Permission Options

    • Modifying the URL (magic!)

    • "Publish to the web" with HTML code

Download Google Drive File Stream.mp4

Drive File Stream for Windows or Mac

You have the option to download Google "Drive File Stream" if you want Drive accessible on your Windows or Mac device without having to open your internet browser.

Shared Drives (Formerly "Team" Drives)

Main Differences between Shared (Team) Drives and My Drive:

      • Ownership: Shared Drives and files are owned by the team, not individuals.

      • Roles (Permissions): Shared Drives have slightly different sharing permissions from My Drive. View the roles and their permissions here.

      • Link-Share Settings: You cannot make a Shared Drive file “Public,” but you can turn on link-sharing for in-district visibility.

      • Appearance: Shared Drives allow you to choose a header/theme.

Roles (Types of Members)

      • Manager (was “Full access") - can do everything, including adding/removing members

      • Content Manager (new as of Oct. 2018, and the default role for new members of the Team Drive) - can edit, reorganize, and delete content, but cannot modify Team Drive membership

      • Contributor (was “Edit access”) -

      • Commenter (was “Comment access”)

      • Viewer (was “View access”)

More Great Resources

Google Drive Help Pages: Shared Drives

Shared (Team) Drives versus My Drive (from University of Michigan): Differences

G Suite Learning Center: Shared Drives

Drive Help for EPS Secondary Students: EPS Student Ed-Tech Site