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Henderson ISD Technology
  • Home
  • District Tech Goals
    • K-2 Proficiencies
    • 3-5 Proficiencies
    • 6-8 Proficiencies
    • High School Proficiencies
  • Device Initiatives
    • HHS
    • HMS
    • Northside
      • Rules for Students
    • WES / WPS
      • WES-Chromebook Guidelines
      • WPS-Parts of the iPad
      • WPS-Using Your iPad
    • Request a Chrome App/Extension
  • Tech Resources
    • Canvas Videos
    • Digital Citizenship
    • Google Workspace
    • Swivl
    • Skyward Gradebook
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    • Home
    • District Tech Goals
      • K-2 Proficiencies
      • 3-5 Proficiencies
      • 6-8 Proficiencies
      • High School Proficiencies
    • Device Initiatives
      • HHS
      • HMS
      • Northside
        • Rules for Students
      • WES / WPS
        • WES-Chromebook Guidelines
        • WPS-Parts of the iPad
        • WPS-Using Your iPad
      • Request a Chrome App/Extension
    • Tech Resources
      • Canvas Videos
      • Digital Citizenship
      • Google Workspace
      • Swivl
      • Skyward Gradebook

Instructional Tech Home  |  Canvas Videos  |  Digital Textbooks  |  Educational Tech  |  Google Learning Links  |  Google Workspaces   |  Swivl

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. 

District Google Account

  • 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) 


Should you turn on automatic converting? 

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. 

  1. Select Gear icon.

  2. Select Settings.

  3. Place a checkmark in Convert uploaded files to Google Docs editor format.

  4. 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.

Getting Started  (Video length 2:25)

For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Drive - Getting Started with Google Drive. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.

Creating New Files  (Video length 2:00)

For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Drive - Creating Google Docs. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.

Uploading Files  (Video length 2:41)

For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Drive - Uploading and Syncing Files. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.

Editing Microsoft Documents (Word, Sheets, PowerPoint)  (Video length 1:49)

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.

Managing Files  (Video length 3:49)

For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Drive - Managing your files. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.

Sharing and collaborating  (Video length 3:13)

For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Drive - Sharing and Collaborating. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.


"Shared with me" section of Google Drive.

Priority Workspaces  (Video length 4:56)

Downloading and Printing  

For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Drive - Downloading and printing files from Google Drive. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.

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