FILE MANAGEMENT

Google Drive is the heart of G Suite and is predominantly used for James Hargest College. Google Drive allows you to store your files securely and access them from any device, as well as create, open, and edit your files.

Do you have thousands of files stored in your My Drive and struggle with keeping them all organized? Below are 13 tips to organise your Google Drive, tips on folder structure for James Hargest College, and a list of Sub-Folders for Digital Technologies that you will be storing all your working files.

1. Use Consistent Naming Conventions

2. Organize into Folders and Subfolders

3. Use File and Folder Descriptions1. Use Consistent Naming Conventions

4. Create a Master Folder for Each School Year

5. Color-Code Your Folders

6. Try a Numbering System

7. Add Emoji and Special Characters

8. Try Hashtags

9. Try Google Drive Workspaces

10. Add Files to Multiple Folders

11. Use the Advanced Search to Find Anything in Your Google Drive

12. Leave “Shared with Me” Alone

13. Use “Add to Drive” to Organize Shared Files and Folders

G Drive Folder Management for Year 10

Sub-Folders in your DGT Folder for Year 10

Is your Google Drive File Management working correctly?

Google File Drive