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Google Drive is a file storage and synchronization service developed by Google. Google Drive allows users to store files on their servers, synchronize files across devices, and share files. Upload, create, share files/folders and gain tips on file management within Google Drive.
Auto-Save - Never worry about saving again! Google does it for you.
Data Storage - Google for Educators has UNLIMITED storage until July 2022. (changes to 100TB pooled with all HISD users)
Ad free - Education account has no ads.
Collaboration - Collaborate with others in real-time. You can literally watch someone else typing.
Search - Search your drive for documents using a keyword.
Secure User data - Education account does not tack or collect data on its users. Complies with federal COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) & FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Agreement)
Determine if you always want to convert uploaded to documents to a Google Docs editor or if you are choosing to use Google Drive as a storage place. If you choose not to always convert, you do have options to open files with Google Docs editor.
Select Gear icon.
Select Settings.
Place a checkmark in Convert uploaded files to Google Docs editor format.
Click Done.
If you choose not to automatically convert, you can right-click and "Open with Google Docs/Sheets" and make changes to a file.
Some items on this website are linked from the GCFLearnFree.org website.
For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Drive - Getting Started with Google Drive. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.
For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Drive - Creating Google Docs. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.
For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Drive - Uploading and Syncing Files. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.
This video will show how you can edit Microsoft documents right in Google Drive. Not need to convert to Google Docs or Sheets or PowerPoint.
For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Drive - Managing your files. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.
For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Drive - Sharing and Collaborating. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.
For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Drive - Downloading and printing files from Google Drive. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.