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Google Docs: Organization of Drive: Creating and Sharing Folders

SUMMARY:

Google Docs is part of the free online program that accompanies a Google account. It has word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet capabilities to go along with the email features of gmail.

This tutorial will discuss how to create, save, and share folders. It is the follow-up to “How to Use Google Docs” by Jody Ceglarski.

PEDAGOGICAL USES:

Google Docs can be used as a method of communication between student and teacher.

It can assist teachers in differentiating and scaffolding material (via Smartboard) with its ability to be seen by a whole class or used one-on-one with students.

Aids collaboration for assignments as all students can access the same document.

Use of folders aids organization of student work. Classes can be organized in the Drive and are easily accessible for teachers.

Screencast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4LwFRDyOU8 View the tutorial to learn how to create and share folders in Google Drive.

LIMITATIONS:

You need to have a Google email account.

BENEFITS:

Easy access. You can get to your drive from any device that has internet or the app.

The ability to share folders is helpful for various reasons. Whether you are sending a unit plan to another teacher or sharing a student’s work for a PPT, etc. The ability to share documents and folders is beneficial.

Because all work is instantly saved, student work-completion can improve.