Google Drive

Google Drive gives _____ of free storage.

15 GB (gigabytes)

Google Drawings

An app that allows you to create drawings, diagrams, and charts.

Google Forms

An app that allows you to create surveys/quizzes/tests and will prepare and give you and the user feedback.

Google Docs

An app which allows you to create letters, documents, stories, similar to Microsoft Word.

To add multiple files to the same folder, press and hold the

Ctrl key, then click to select each desired file.

Save

Google Drive automatically saves work as you go.

Why use Google Drive?

Google Drive is one of the most popular cloud storage services available, files can be accessed from any computer with an Internet connection, and Drive allows you to share files.

The Cloud

The cloud" refers to servers that are accessed over the Internet, and the software and databases that run on those servers. Cloud servers are located in data centers all over the world. By using cloud computing, users and companies don't have to manage physical servers themselves or run software applications on their own machines.

Sharing in Google Drive

allows multiple others to view and edit the same file, allowing for real-time collaboration.

Right-clicking

allows the user to access the full list of actions for any file.

Filter

allows the user to hide unimportant files while narrowing the focus.

Searching, using the search bar

allows the user to look for specific files using the words contained within the file or file name.

Google Spreadsheets

allows you to create, update, and modify and share data live or online

Google Drive doesn't just store your files; it allows you to

create, share, and manage documents.

To organize files in folders is part of a process known as ____ management.

file

By default, Google Drive files are sorted

newest to oldest.

Apps Button

opens a window that will take the user to a variety of Google Apps, including Gmail, Google Maps, and Google Calendar.

Google Slides

presentation sheets similar to (Microsoft) PowerPoint or Keynote (Mac)

Download

right-click on the icon or thumbnail of the file or folder to download.

To upload a new file or folder, create a new folder or file in Docs, Sheets, Forms, Drawings, or maps use

the New button.

To delete a file, move the file to

the Trash folder and delete it permanently.

Google Drive

A free service that provides a virtual drive in the Cloud into which you can create folders and store files.