Meet Google Drive
Need a portable storage space you can access from any device, including your smartphone? Google Drive is your virtual file cabinet or storage space. You can drop in Google Documents of all sorts, including word processing, spreadsheet, images, video, sound, as well as MS Office files (e.g. docx, xlsx, pptx). You can choose to convert files to a Google Doc format or leave them as is without converting them.
Start with Drive to access Drawings, Docs, Slides, Forms, Photos, Sheets, Sites, and more. These types of files are saved here. You can add or create new document using the NEW button in the top left quadrant of your screen.
Self-Assess: Turn and Talk
Review the checklist below. What do you know how to do? When you are done reflecting, Turn and Talk with someone nearby. Do this:
- Share ONE thing you know how to do well.
- Share ONE thing you want learn more about.
Checklist for Self-Assessment
I know how to start with Google Drive when logging in.
I am familiar with search and location options.
I can navigate to the Settings and understand what each means.
I am aware of how to upload documents for conversion.
I know how to use the File Manager to create files and folders, and copy files between folders.
I know how to organize files, including adding colored folders and tags.
I know the difference between grid and list view.
I understand how to share folders and files with others, both in and out of my organization (a.k.a. domain).
Want to revisit a checklist item after this session is done? Click the bold, underlined link for each checklist item to watch a short reminder video.
What Can I Do With It?
Share anything you put in Drive with others. Never email a single copy of a document again, then get a variety in return to reconcile them all into one. Now, just share the link to the document and let people work on it directly. A revision history makes it easy to see who changed what and you can revert to a particular version if necessary.
Organize your Drive, creating folders, dragging them and documents around. You can create sub-folders inside of folders to better arrange them, as well as color code them. Right-click a folder or document to see various options. Options include Star, Rename, Download, Share, Get the link to share, and Removing.
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Templates and Tasks
Project #1: Create Folders by Year OR Topic to Organize Your Drive
Create a new folder with the year (e.g. 2022, 2023)
Click and drag documents and/or folders into the appropriate folder
Add special characters like exclamation marks and emojis to put them at the top of the list
Project #2: Color Code Your Folders
Click a folder whose color you want to change
Right-click the folder and select your preferred color for the folder
Add special characters like exclamation marks and emojis to put them at the top of the list
Project #3: Add Emojis
Find an emoji you want to add to your folder title, then choose COPY TO CLIPBOARD
Go back to Google Drive
Right-click the folder and select RENAME folder
Paste the emoji
Or, Play Google Drive Virtual Bingo!
Click the Google Drive Bingo
Make a copy of the Google Drive Bingo card
Try out the ideas shown and cover them with a chip when you have.
Don't be afraid to FAIL (First Attempt in Learning)
