Google drive was once Google Docs, but now it's Google Drive. Users get 5gb of free space to upload documents, pictures, spreadsheets and other things to store on the "drive" and gain access to them anywhere. It's a virtual harddrive that is online. There are applications that can be downloaded for most smartphones and Windows or Mac Operating System allows you to sync your folders and contents with Google Drive seamlessly. The basic Google Drive Page looks like this:
User can create documents, spreadsheet, presentations, forms and drawing.
All the different type of files are very easy to use and they are similar to that of Microsoft Office or iWorks software.
How can Google Drive be used in Classrooms?
1. Classroom materials and ideas can be shared among teachers and staff members
- Since Google Drive allows users to share specific folders to specific people this gives a very good opportunity for teachers to share information with one another easily. Documents for worksheets, spreadsheets, presentations can all be shared with one another. So each teacher can have their own copy, make changes and edit the files so that they can use it to fit their own classrooms
2. Teachers do not need to make copies for worksheets or homework assignments
- Students can get access to these files. The privilege for documents can be restricted to "view only". This allows for teachers to hand our assignments, homework, lectures and other materials without having to make physical copies of them. Moreover, the teacher does not need to worry about clarity of copies or materials since pictures and documents are all digital based.
3. Homework and assignments can be turned in to teacher using Google Drive
- Student can now turn in their reports, writing assignments, presentations and other things onto Google Drive. This will make it convenient for students to turn in their assignments and also the fact that there is a copy of their homework on the "cloud" allows them to not worry about losing their files. Lastly, teachers will not hear the excuse of leaving homework assignments at home.
Note: For other ways to use Google Drive in Classrooms
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