Google Drive
Are you driving it? or is it driving you?
Location: Computer Lab A115
According to Google:
Google Drive is one place to store all your stuff.
- Access everything in your Google Drive from all of your devices.
- Keep files synced. Change something on one device and it changes everywhere.
- Stop emailing attachments. Start sharing files and folders from any device.
- Keep collaborating!
FIRST: Watch this short video
Ask yourself a few questions about your drive
- Can I find files that I need when I need them?
- Is my team utilizing shared folders efficiently?
- Is my drive as organized as I want it to be?
Some of my favorite google drive things:
Templates
Did you know that there are RRISD templates and public templates already created in Google Drive? To get to them, open a doc (or presentation or spreadsheet) then click on File, New, From Template.
In the RRISD Templates, check out the Parent Contact Form and the 2nd Grade Weekly Plans no grid template (I know that Google Docs doesn't do a great job with tables, so this layout might be a better option).
You can also create your own template to share with your team or students. More information about the template gallery found here.
Research Pane
The Research Pane instantly pops up on the right side of your document.
From there, you can Preview, Insert the link, cite information, or drag an image into your document. Try it out here.
Just Googling It
It's easy, just google it. At the top of your drive, use the search bar to look for files that have been shared with you.
You can also use the drop down arrow to narrow your search by file type, share settings and ownership.
More information is available here.
A Little Google Drive Humor
Earn Points on Your Adventure
1-point: Reflect on the G+ Community under the Google Drive post, include either one thing you learned about Google Drive that you didn't already know OR one thing you changed, or plan to change, about the way you use Google Drive.
2-points: Reflect on the G+ Community as stated above and email 2 people that don't work at Union Hill to tell them about what you've learned. (This could be someone else in the district that teaches in your department/grade level, a curriculum coach that you've worked with, someone else that might be interested in the topic.) CC: Vanessa or Nicole
Mark your points on the back of your booklet (max two points for this topic). For this part of the adventure, draw a car using the red marker provided at this station.
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We will be wandering around during your adventure to help out!
Email: nicole_ortega@roundrockisd.org
Website: unionhill.roundrockisd.org
Phone: 512-424-8721