Google Drive

A tool that lets you take your documents, pictures, slide shows, and anything that is important with you. No need for a flash drive or a saving device. You can access this device through your personal computer using a gmail account. This storage device also lets you share documents between people with ease. This is perfect for class participation and group assignments.

Step By Step

-Open your internet browser (Google Chrome works best)

-Do one of the following:

type www.drive.google.com in your internet browser or
Click the gray grid in the top right hand corner of your account picture, then select drive

You have now entered Google Drive!

Common FAQ's

1: How do I upload a file on to Google Drive?

-Select 'new' then select 'file upload'

2: How do you share a Google Doc with a classmate?

-While you are inside of a document, on the top right hand corner select a blue 'share' button. Then type in the name or email address of the person. Finally, select 'done'.

3: I deleted a file, Can I get it back?

-Yes, Go to drive.google.com/drive/trash, right click the file you want to recover, click restore.

4: I can't find a file and I didn't delete it. Can I search for it?

-Yes, Go to drive.google.com, on the left click My Drive, on the top right hit info, scroll down and look for your file.

5: How do I check on how much data I am using in Google Drive?

-Go to drive.google.com, settings, manage apps.

Pro's:

Easy sharing capability between teachers and students, teacher and colleagues, teacher and parents.
Easy collaborating between students for assignments.
Easy for teacher to leave comments to students concerning the work they are doing.

Con's:

Need more computers, laptops, or phone access in classrooms

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Video Guide

Play the video for a step by step instruction on how to get to Google Drive

Classroom Activities

Tenth Graders:

Have your student complete or start a writing assignment, share the document, and then get their piers to view the document and give suggestions or comments on improvements or praise for a job well done.

Fifth Graders:

Put your class into groups. Give them a story to write as a group. Share the document on Google Drive and have the student complete one paragraph at home. The next day, put them back in groups and enjoy how each child finishes the story.

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