Google Drive
Google Drive doesn't just store your files; it also allows you to create, share, and manage documents with its own productivity apps. If you've ever used a suite like Microsoft Office, some things about Google Drive's apps might seem familiar. For instance, the types of files you can work with are similar to files that can be created with various Microsoft Office programs.
Below are the types of files you can create and share on Google Drive:
( A.) In order to use Google Drive, you will need a Google account. Google accounts are free, and signing up for one is fairly simple. In order to create a Google account, you'll need to enter some information, including your name, birth date, and location. Creating a Google account will automatically create a Gmail email address and a Google+ profile.
If you have a Gmail address, you already have a Google account, so you won't need to create an account—you can simply sign in to Drive using your Gmail information.
( B. ) Once you've set up your Google account, you can access Google Drive by going to http://drive.google.com in your web browser. You can also navigate to Google Drive from any Google page (such as Gmail or Google search) by selecting the grid icon near the top-right corner, then clicking Drive.
( C. ) Available for both iOS and Android, the Google Drive mobile app allows you to view and upload files to Google Drive using your mobile device.
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Challenge 1!
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Challenge 2!
What is Google Drive?Google Drive is a free service from Google that allows you to store files online and access them anywhere using the cloud. Google Drive also gives you access to free web-based applications for creating documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more. Watch this video from Google to learn more about how Google Drive works.
Below are the types of files you can create and share on Google Drive:
- Documents: For composing letters, flyers, essays, and other text-based files (similar to Microsoft Word documents)
- Spreadsheets: For storing and organizing information (similar to Microsoft Excel workbooks)
- Presentations: For creating slideshows (similar to Microsoft PowerPoint presentations)
- Forms: For collecting and organizing data
- Drawings: For creating simple vector graphics or diagrams
( A.) In order to use Google Drive, you will need a Google account. Google accounts are free, and signing up for one is fairly simple. In order to create a Google account, you'll need to enter some information, including your name, birth date, and location. Creating a Google account will automatically create a Gmail email address and a Google+ profile.
If you have a Gmail address, you already have a Google account, so you won't need to create an account—you can simply sign in to Drive using your Gmail information.
( B. ) Once you've set up your Google account, you can access Google Drive by going to http://drive.google.com in your web browser. You can also navigate to Google Drive from any Google page (such as Gmail or Google search) by selecting the grid icon near the top-right corner, then clicking Drive.
( C. ) Available for both iOS and Android, the Google Drive mobile app allows you to view and upload files to Google Drive using your mobile device.
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Challenge 1!
- Visit www.google.com to sign up for a Google account (if you don't already have one).
- Open Google Drive and explore the interface.
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Challenge 2!
- What types of files would you keep on your Google Drive? Can you think of any files you'd like to sync across multiple devices?
- Think of a few situations when you might need to collaborate on a file with others.
What is Google Drive?Google Drive is a free service from Google that allows you to store files online and access them anywhere using the cloud. Google Drive also gives you access to free web-based applications for creating documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more. Watch this video from Google to learn more about how Google Drive works.
