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INTRODUCTION to Dropbox
INTRODUCTION to Dropbox
Dropbox is a home for all your photos, docs, videos, and files. Dropbox can easily be synced to multiple computers or tablets and phones. Therefore, you can access your stuff form anywhere and anytime. Dropbox also makes it easy to share with others, whether its personal or professional.
Dropbox eliminates those terrifying moments of a spilled latte or a crashed computer. You can relax knowing that your stuff is safe in Dropbox and will never be lost.
Step by Step Guide
Step by Step Guide
How to upload files:
How to upload files:
1. Arrive at Dropbox.com and choose to login in or create an account.
- Now that you are logged in, lets learn how to upload a file
2. To upload a file, click the upload button at the top right of the screen.
3. On the menu that appears, click 'Choose Files'.
4. Go to the where the file you want to share resides. Highlight it and then click the 'Open' button.
5. Here you will arrive at the upload menu where you can either choose to 'add more files'. Once you are done adding files, click on 'done'.
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How to share files:
How to share files:
1. Make sure you are logged into Dropbox.
2. Click the 'Share Folder' button at the top left of the screen.
3. You will then be ask 'create and share a new folder' or 'share an existing folder'.
4. Here you will come up to a menu with two text fields. The top is for the email address of the person you are sharing the file with. The bottom text field is for an optional message to that person.
- Here, you can also control management and editing options. Choose whether the person you are sharing the file with can or can not management the file by checking the box at the top and using the drop down menu.
When done, click 'Share folder'.
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FAQs and Answers
FAQs and Answers
1. What is the difference between Public Links, Shareable links, and Shared Folders?
1. What is the difference between Public Links, Shareable links, and Shared Folders?
- Public Links are automatically created for any files put inside your Dropbox Public folder. Public links are read-only, and function essentially like most files on the internet – you get a direct link to download them, and that is all you can do with them.
- Shareable Links are manually created by you, and are essentially the same as Public Links (they’re read-only too), except that you can create links not only to files, but also to folders.
- Shared Folders are a fantastic way to work together with people on files. Basically, everyone who is “in” the shared folder (has been invited to it and accepted the invitation) will have a special folder inside their Dropbox that is exactly the same for everyone—if you put a file inside that folder, everyone else gets it too; if someone else edits a file, everyone else gets the new edit. Shared folders are read and write for all members, and take up space in every user’s account.
2. How to I upload a file to someone else's Dropbox?
2. How to I upload a file to someone else's Dropbox?
Request access to a shared folder
- Click the invitation link that you received.
- Click the Request access button.
- If you have more than one Dropbox, select which account you'd like to add the shared folder in.
- Your request will be sent to the folder owner, and you'll be notified if the owner accepts your request.
3. Can I share a video on Dropbox?
3. Can I share a video on Dropbox?
You can share files with anyone, even non-Dropbox users, by getting a link to any file or folder. Once you get the link, you can send it by email, Facebook, Twitter, instant message, social networks, wherever you want. You can share these links with anyone, even if they don't have a Dropbox account.
4. How do I upload photos from my iPhone to Dropbox?
4. How do I upload photos from my iPhone to Dropbox?
Here's how:
- Launch the Dropbox app from the Home screen of your iPhone or iPad.
- Navigate to the folder or directory you'd like to upload photos to.
- Now tap on the menu icon in the upper navigation, it looks like three dots.
- Tap on the Upload button.
5. How do I organize photos on Dropbox?
5. How do I organize photos on Dropbox?
Create an album on your Photos page
- Sign in to dropbox.com.
- Go to photos.dropbox.com.
- Click the photos you want to include in an album in the top right corner of each photo.
- Click the ellipsis icon and select the Add to album.
- Click Create new album in the pop-up window and enter the album name.
6. How so I accept a Dropbox invite?
6. How so I accept a Dropbox invite?
When someone want to give you access and share a folder with you, you need to accept the invitation that you received.
- Go on the Dropbox website.
- Click on Log in on the top right corner.
- Type your Dropbox email and password and click on Log in.
- Click on the Sharing tab.
- Click on the invitation that you received.
7. How do I create a group to edit files in Dropbox?
7. How do I create a group to edit files in Dropbox?
To create a group:
- Sign in to your account.
- Click Team in the left sidebar.
- Click the Groups tab.
- In the upper right corner, click the Create group button.
- Enter a name for your group. This is the name all team members will see and use to invite the group to new shared folders.
- Click the Create group button.
helpful video links
helpful video links
pros and cons
pros and cons
Pros
Pros
- Dropbox is a free tool that allows users to upload, access and share documents, photos, and videos from any computer, tablet, or phone.
- Dropbox allows for easy file synchronization. Previous versions and accidentally deleted files are also retrievable when using Dropbox.
- Any folder in Dropbox ahs the capability of being shared with business partners, family members, and friends. If the person you are sharing the file with is not a Dropbox users, Dropbox allows you to create a link to your file that can be shared .
cons
cons
- Dropbox does not encrypt the upload files making their privacy options weakly secured.
- Once a document is shared, that person can share it with whoever they please. Hence losing control of privacy once again
- Dropbox only offers 2GB of memory for free.
Using Dropbox in the classroom
Using Dropbox in the classroom
Note: Dropbox can be used for any and all activities and curriculum standards
Note: Dropbox can be used for any and all activities and curriculum standards
Elementary:
Elementary:
In an elementary classroom, Dropbox would be the perfect way to share with parents and fellow teachers. With parents you can share large files such as PowerPoint, hand-outs, and other assignments. With teachers, you can share lesson plans and other educational material. With higher elementary level children, you can use Dropbox as a form of saving and turning in assignments.
Secondary:
Secondary:
In a secondary classroom Dropbox can be used as a direct link between teachers and students.Dropbox is easily synced with all computers, tablets, and phones for easy access. Teachers are able to upload and share files with students. Teachers are also able to set up time-stamp to view the times of submissions. Students can receive, upload, and submit files to the teachers. Dropbox users have the ability to save all work without the fear of losing it, which proves beneficial for both the teacher and students.
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