tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79502939598275647512024-02-20T23:36:09.537-05:00SPS Google Docs and Drive 21 Day ChallengeAn introduction to Google Docs and Drive in 21 small, daily chunksPaul Barrettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154467602479564218noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950293959827564751.post-83209941182705457372014-05-17T13:34:00.001-04:002014-05-17T13:34:14.202-04:00Day 21 - "Pin" your Drive so that it's Always AvailableMany people have built up a habit of automatically clicking on Microsoft Word each and every time they want to create a document. While Microsoft Word can still be the right tool for very complex documents, keeping your Google Drive always available makes it quick and easy to use for most of your Documents. Using Google Drive instead of Microsoft Word provides you with all of the benefits that we have touched upon in the Google Drive and Docs Challenge (Documents available every where from any device, sharing and collaboration, etc.)<br />
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Some modern web browsers (Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox) offer the option to "pin" browser tabs so that the web pages and applications you use the most are always available as soon as you open your web browser. This is a great way to keep your Google Drive available so that it's always ready when you want to create, edit or view a document.<br />
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<li>Open your Google Drive using Google Chrome<br />
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<li><u>Right-click</u> on the "My Drive" at the top of the web browser window<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Select "Pin tab" from the menu that appears<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Try using Google Drive, Documents, Spreadsheets, and Presentations instead of always using Microsoft Office and start to benefit from having the latest versions of all of your Documents and files available from any device.</div>
Paul Barrettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154467602479564218noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950293959827564751.post-88314806060252528042014-04-16T20:30:00.001-04:002014-04-16T20:31:55.253-04:00Day 20 - Converting an Existing File to a Google Document, Spreadsheet or PresentationOver the past two days, we have reviewed how to <a href="http://21daysofdrive.blogspot.com/2014/04/day-19-uploading-files-to-drive-part-2.html">upload files to your Google Drive</a> and <a href="http://21daysofdrive.blogspot.com/2014/04/day-18-uploading-files-to-drive-part-1.html">how to setup your Drive so that it will always prompt you about converting files</a> when you upload them. However, there may be some situations in which you want to convert a file into a Google Document, Spreadsheet or Presentation that has already been uploaded to your Drive.<br />
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Fortunately, there is an easy way to convert files that are already in your Google Drive into one of the Google formats, allowing you to edit, collaborate and share. Here's how:</div>
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<li>Select a file in your Google Drive by checking the box to the left of its name</li>
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<li>Select "Open with" from the menu and click "Google Docs" (or Google Sheets or Google Slides)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>After a few moments, the files will be converted into an editable Google Document, Spreadsheet or Presentation<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You can find more information about converting files to Google Documents, Spreadsheets and Presentations in the official Google Drive Help documentation at <a href="https://support.google.com/drive/answer/2407404?hl=en">https://support.google.com/drive/answer/2407404?hl=en</a>.<br />
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If you run into any issues when trying to convert a file, here is some information about the size limits, as well as other limitations, <a href="https://support.google.com/drive/answer/37603">https://support.google.com/drive/answer/37603</a>.Paul Barrettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154467602479564218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950293959827564751.post-61400928902887853072014-04-15T22:16:00.000-04:002014-04-15T22:24:14.875-04:00Day 19 - Uploading Files to Drive (Part 2), Moving your StuffIn <a href="http://21daysofdrive.blogspot.com/2014/04/day-18-uploading-files-to-drive-part-1.html">yesterday's tip</a>, we setup our Google Drive so that it will always prompt us about whether or not we want to convert any uploaded files to the corresponding Google formats. For example, when we upload a Microsoft Word document to Drive, do we want to convert it to the Google Document format or leave it in the original Word format? We also went over the various "Pros and Cons" of each approach.<br />
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<li>Select "Files".<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Find and select the file(s) you want to upload and click "Open".<i> TIP: You can select multiple files to upload by holding down the CTRL key on the keyboard while you select the files with the mouse.</i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>If you are uploading documents, spreadsheets, or presentations and you want to convert them to the Google Documents format, select the "Convert documents, spreadsheets, presentations..." option.</li>
<li>If you are uploading PDF files or photos and you would like Google Drive to try and extract the text from these files and insert it into a new Google document, select the "Convert text from PDF and images..." option.</li>
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<li>Once the upload and conversion is complete, the files and documents will appear in your Google Drive.
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There are additional ways to upload files (and entire folders) to your Google Drive, but this will get you started.</div>
Paul Barrettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154467602479564218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950293959827564751.post-39906843763038694972014-04-14T23:00:00.000-04:002014-04-15T10:58:07.359-04:00Day 18 - Uploading Files to Drive (Part 1), To Convert or Not to Convert!If you have existing files (e.g. Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, PDF files, photos, videos, etc.) that you want to be able to access from anywhere, you can upload them to your Google Drive. You can think of your Google Drive as an online thumb drive that's available from any internet connected device!<br />
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Choice #1 - Upload the files in their original format</h3>
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<li>The files retain all the original formatting</li>
<li>When downloaded, the files can be opened and edited using the application used to create them (e.g. Microsoft Word)</li>
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<li>The files cannot be edited directly within Google Drive</li>
<li>When you share the files, you can only give collaborators "Can view" permissions. The "Can edit" and "Can comment" permissions will not function</li>
<li>Many of the other features of Google Drive (chat, research tools, history, etc.) are not available for files that have not been converted into one of the Google formats</li>
<li>The size of the uploaded files count against your combined Mail and Drive storage quota</li>
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Choice #2 - Upload and convert the files to the Google formats</h3>
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<li>The files MAY not retain all the original formatting through the conversion. This is especially true for more complicated documents with complex tables and columns</li>
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Now, each time that you upload a file to your Google Drive, you will be prompted as to whether or not to convert the file to a Google format. Tomorrow, in Part 2, we will walk through the process of uploading files into your Google Drive.<br />
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Paul Barrettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154467602479564218noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950293959827564751.post-59587079409718335372014-04-06T20:24:00.002-04:002014-04-06T20:24:17.537-04:00Delay in Day 18Hi everyone. There is going to be a day or two delay in the posting of the Day 18 tip. I've been ill with a sinus infection for several days and I'm just starting to get back on my feet. It will take me a little bit to catch up.<br />
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Thanks in advance for your patience.Paul Barrettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154467602479564218noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950293959827564751.post-82355305508822341662014-04-03T16:57:00.001-04:002014-04-03T16:57:41.888-04:00Day 17 - Use the Template GalleryLike Microsoft Office, Google Drive has a Template Gallery with a large variety of templates that can help you get your Document, Spreadsheet, Presentation, or Form started. Unfortunately, this great feature in Google Drive is a little hidden and takes a few clicks to discover.<br />
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Paul Barrettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154467602479564218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950293959827564751.post-44659650021503313822014-04-02T22:20:00.002-04:002014-04-02T22:20:45.221-04:00Day 16 - Shortening a Document's Long Sharing Link<div>
In yesterday's tip, we learned how to make a Google Document public and how to get a link to share with others. While the link works well, it can be a little long, especially if you want to post it on a webpage or blog.<br />
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Google has an <b><a href="http://goo.gl/">url shortener</a></b> that you can use to take the gigantic sharing link for a Document and shorten it into something more manageable. I use it all the time when I share Google Documents, especially when I create Google Forms. The Google url shortener also collects some basic statistics about who how many people click your short link. It even let's you create QR codes for a link!</div>
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<li>Go to the <b>Google url shortener</b> at <a href="http://goo.gl/">http://goo.gl</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Check the upper right corner of the page and make sure that you are signed into your Google account<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>A short link will be created to the right. You can copy it and use it in place of the old long URL/address/link<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>The Google url shortener also keeps a history of all the short links that you create. You can go back and find them at any time<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Paul Barrettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154467602479564218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950293959827564751.post-23567282872000836362014-04-02T08:14:00.001-04:002014-04-02T08:14:33.949-04:00Day 15 - Making a Document PublicBesides sharing Google Documents with specific people, you also have the option of changing the visibility settings of a Document to make it accessible to the public. This is an excellent option for Documents that do not contain sensitive or confidential information and need to be shared with a large group of people, including some who do not have Google accounts.<br />
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Why would you want to make a Document public? Well, it could be an easy (and paperless) way to share a classroom newsletter with parents and students, send out an informational flyer, or just post public information on the web (like meeting minutes, policy documents, etc.) The best part is, if you make a change or a correction to the Document, it is immediately available to the public!<br />
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Here's how to make a Document public:<br />
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<li>Open a Google Document, Spreadsheet or Presentation<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Click on the "Share" button in the upper right corner of the Document<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Click the "Change" link in the "Who has access" section of the window. This will allow you to change to overall "visibility" of the Document<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Select the "Public on the web" option</li>
<li>Select the level of access the Public should have (e.g. Can view, Can comment, or Can edit)</li>
<li>Click "Save"<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>The level of access or "visibility" of the Document has now changed to "Public on the web"</li>
<li>Right-click the "Link to share" to copy the link to the public Document. You can send this link to people via email, post it on a website/blog, or share it via social media.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Click "Done"</div>
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You'll notice that the icon on the "Sharing" button has changed from a padlock (i.e. Private) to a globe (i.e. Public). This is a good visual indicator of the visibility of a particular Document</div>
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Paul Barrettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154467602479564218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950293959827564751.post-25253139303843405362014-03-31T22:33:00.001-04:002014-03-31T22:33:28.661-04:00Day 14 - Download asToday's tip goes hand in hand with "<a href="http://21daysofdrive.blogspot.com/2014/03/day-13-email-as-attachment.html">Day 13 - Email as attachment</a>". If you ever need to export a Document, Spreadsheet, or Presentation from Google Drive, there is a built-in feature that allows you to download any Document. Even better, the "Download as" function provides a number of different choices of file formats, including PDF. Essentially, Google Drive can act as a very versatile (and free) file exporter!<br />
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<li>Open a Google Document, Spreadsheet or Presentation<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Click the "File" menu and select "Download as"<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Choose from the various different download options, depending on whether it's a Document, Spreadsheet, or Presentation<br />
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Paul Barrettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154467602479564218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950293959827564751.post-66183264395466330152014-03-30T21:37:00.000-04:002014-03-31T22:34:32.881-04:00Day 13 - Email as AttachmentSometimes, you may need to email a copy of a Google Document, Spreadsheet or Presentation to someone in a specific format (PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Google Drive has a built-in feature called "Email as attachment" that allows you to convert your Document to another format and email it to whomever your choose. Here's how:<br />
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Paul Barrettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154467602479564218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950293959827564751.post-28030283682865163612014-03-27T22:26:00.001-04:002014-03-27T22:35:16.291-04:00Day 12 - Grid ViewViewing Google Drive in Grid view displays all your Documents, files and folders as large icons, rather than as a list. Even better, Grid view displays thumbnail "previews" of your Documents, making it easy to visually scan your Drive and find exactly the Document that you're looking for.<br />
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Paul Barrettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154467602479564218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950293959827564751.post-15054557414498716342014-03-26T23:04:00.000-04:002014-03-26T23:04:15.257-04:00Day 11 - Sharing a FolderYou learned how to share individual Documents in "<a href="http://21daysofdrive.blogspot.com/2014/03/day-4-sharing-document-basics.html">Day 4 - Sharing a Document (The Basics)</a>". You can also share entire folders within your Google Drive. The advantage of sharing an entire folder is that all Documents and files within that folder will be shared with the people that you choose. Also, any new Documents or files that you create in the shared folder or move into that folder will automatically be shared.<br />
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Paul Barrettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154467602479564218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950293959827564751.post-68387345291522523262014-03-25T20:55:00.003-04:002014-03-25T20:55:51.863-04:00Day 10 - Organize Documents into FoldersFolders can be a helpful way of organizing your files and Google Documents within Google Drive. You can assign folders specific colors and even create folders within other folders to design your own organizational system. You can even share entire folders with other people to make collaborating on a large number of Documents simple.<br />
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<li>The new folder will appear under "My Drive" on the left and also in the list of Documents and files on the right
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<li>Click the "Move to" button (with the Folder icon) that appears at the top of the list<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Select the folder where you would like to move the Documents or files</li>
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<li>The Documents and files that were moved will no longer appear within "My Drive"<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Click on the "Tools" menu at the top of the page and click "Research"<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>The Research Tool will appear on the right side of the page. The Research Tool will often try to predict what you might want to search for based upon what you were working on your Document or Presentation<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Enter a word, term or phrase to research at the top of the tool<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Clicking the small arrow to the left of the search term allows you to narrow your search to just images, academic articles, quotations, a dictionary, or tables of information<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>If you place your mouse cursor over some of the information, you will see options to "Preview", "Insert link", or "Cite"<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Clicking "Insert link" will insert a link to the information found in the Research Tool<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Clicking "Cite" will insert a citation and create a footnote within the Document or Presentation<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When someone shares a Document or File, they have the option to notify the collaborators via email.</div>
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The email notification contains a link that will open up the shared Document for you.</div>
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Don't worry if you miss the email notification or if you delete it. You can always go right to the Documents and Files that are shared with you using the "Shared with Me" label in your Google Drive. Click the "Shared with Me" label on the left side of the Drive page.</div>
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All of the Documents and Files that are shared with you will appear in the list. You will also be able to see exactly who shared the Documents with you and when they shared it.</div>
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Paul Barrettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154467602479564218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950293959827564751.post-8087669330275814902014-03-19T22:36:00.001-04:002014-03-19T22:43:24.298-04:00Day 7 - Collaborating with CommentsUsing the built-in Comments feature within Google Documents is another great way to collaborate. By sharing a Document and giving other people "Can Comment" privileges, they will be able to insert Comments into the Document, but they will NOT be able to change any of the actual content of the Document.<br />
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This is a terrific way for students to peer review each others' work without any worries about work being lost or modified. It's also a great way to get feedback on a Document without losing control of the actual content.<br />
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<li>A Comment box will appear in the margin on the right. Type your comment and click "Comment"<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Another collaborator can reply to a Comment by clicking on the original, typing a reply, and clicking "Reply"<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Any resolved Comments can be viewed (and even re-opened) by clicking the "Comments" button at the top of the Document<br />
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Paul Barrettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154467602479564218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950293959827564751.post-25228617901685206282014-03-18T21:48:00.000-04:002014-03-18T21:48:36.138-04:00Day 6 - Chatting with CollaboratorsWhen you're working on a Google Document, you can see at the top of the screen if any of the people that you've shared it with are also working on the Document. Each person is represented at the top right of the screen by an icon (or picture if they've added one to their account) and a color.<br />
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Google Documents allows you to chat with all of the collaborators working in the Document. Click the "Chat" icon next to the icons of the collaborators to open a group chat.</div>
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The chat window will appear in the lower right of the Document. You will see the names of all of the people who are part of the chat. Type your message at the bottom of the window and press "Enter" on the keyboard to send it to the group.</div>
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Paul Barrettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154467602479564218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950293959827564751.post-77485851912809786602014-03-17T20:00:00.001-04:002014-03-17T20:00:45.637-04:00Day 5 - Different Levels of SharingWithin our Smithfield Google Apps system, Documents and Files that you create in your Google Drive are NOT shared and are only accessible by you. When sharing a document, you can assign specific privileges to different people and manage what they have permission to do. For example, you can choose to allow a colleague to "Edit" a Document and only allow your students to be able to "View" the Document.<br />
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Besides the "Owner" of the Document, there are three different levels of sharing privileges you can choose from:<br />
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<b>Can Edit</b>: A user that can edit a document can make changes to the document, export the document, view the list of other collaborators, invite additional editors and viewers (if the owner has given them permission), and make a copy of the document. An editor cannot delete the document; they can only remove the document from their own Google Drive.<br />
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<b>Can Comment</b>: A user that can comment on a document is able to highlight a passage within the document and insert a comment. The comment will not change the actual content of the document. A commenter can see the latest version of the document, export the document, and make a copy of the document. A commenter cannot make any changes, besides inserting comments.<br />
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<b>Can View</b>: A viewer can see the latest version of the document, export the document, and make a copy of the document. A viewer cannot make any changes.<br />
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When you share your Document and invite people (see the instructions in "<a href="http://21daysofdrive.blogspot.com/2014/03/day-4-sharing-document-basics.html">Day 4 - Sharing a Document</a>", you can select from one of these specific levels of privileges. You can also change a person's level of privileges at any time (just in case someone lets the power go to their head).Paul Barrettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154467602479564218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950293959827564751.post-24410013244933472012014-03-16T20:22:00.000-04:002014-03-16T20:22:42.827-04:00Day 4 - Sharing a Document (The Basics)One of the most powerful features of Google Drive is the ability to share a Document with someone and allow them to collaboratively work on the same Document without having to worry about:<br />
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<li>Create a new Google Document (or open an existing Docuement) using the instructions from <a href="http://21daysofdrive.blogspot.com/2014/03/day-2-create-new-document.html">"Day 2 - Create a New Document"</a></li>
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<li>In the “Add people” field, enter the email address of the person you would like to share the Document with</li>
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Sharing a Google Document is as simple as that! In tomorrow's tip, we'll go into more detail about the different levels of Sharing you can give people.</div>
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Paul Barrettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154467602479564218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950293959827564751.post-22218064134008528842014-03-13T21:48:00.000-04:002014-03-13T22:00:43.084-04:00Day 3 - Where are my Documents and Files?When you create Documents using Google Drive, they are automatically stored for you in your Documents and Files list. You can access them at any time from any computer without having to worry about emailing them to yourself or carrying them around on a thumb drive! Here's how:<br />
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<li>If you're not already there, go to your Google Drive by clicking the "Grid" icon at the top of the screen<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>You will find your Documents and Files in the list. Each type of document or file has it's own style of icon to help you tell them apart<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Click on a Document or File to open it<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You can sort the list of Documents and Files by clicking on one of the Headings at the top of the list
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<li>You can also use the Search box at the top of the screen to search for a specific Document or File<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There are many other ways to organize and search for your Documents and Files within Google Drive. We'll touch on some of these more advanced tips later on during the 21 Day Challenge.</div>
Paul Barrettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154467602479564218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950293959827564751.post-52403811562794129042014-03-12T20:12:00.000-04:002014-03-12T20:12:23.050-04:00Day 2 - Create a New DocumentSimilar to Microsoft Office, Google Drive allows you to create a number of different kinds of documents; word processing (Documents), spreadsheet (Sheets), presentation (Slides). One of the main differences is that you don't need to have any special software installed on your computer in order to create and work on these documents. You simply need an internet connection and a modern web browser (Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox work best).<br />
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Let's start out by creating a simple word processing "Document"<br />
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<li>Click the "Create" button on the left and select "Document" from the list that appears<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>A new browser tab or window will open with your new "Untitled" document</li>
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<li>Enter a name for your document and click "OK"<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>If you look at the top of the screen, you will notice that Google Drive automatically saves your changes as you work. <b>You don't ever need to manually save!</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In tomorrow's tip, we'll look at where your documents are stored and how you can find them and work on them at a later time.</div>
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Paul Barrettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154467602479564218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950293959827564751.post-64992606039227059012014-03-11T16:02:00.001-04:002014-03-11T16:02:49.706-04:00Day 1 - How do I get to Google Drive?Let's start with a quick and easy tip!<br />
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Like the other tools included in Google Apps for Education (Calendar, Sites, etc.), Google Drive can be quickly accessed right from your email screen. Here's how:<br />
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<li>Click the icon for "Drive"<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>A new browser tab or window will open displaying your Google Drive<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>If you're using a modern web browser like Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, you can easily switch back and forth between your Mail and your Drive just by clicking on the corresponding tabs at the top of the browser window<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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BTW, if you want to get a good, quick overview of what Google Drive is and why you would even want to use it, take a look at these short videos. They're obviously advertisements for Google Drive, but they do a nice job showing the strengths and advantages of Drive.</div>
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/3Y4bh1qwTJw" width="560"></iframe>Paul Barrettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154467602479564218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7950293959827564751.post-26518678443554341612014-03-11T10:20:00.000-04:002014-03-11T10:31:09.324-04:00Welcome to the SPS Google Docs and Drive 21 Day Challenge!There is a popular notion that it takes 21 days to create a new habit and I thought it might be fun to break up the district's introduction to Google Docs and Drive into 21 bite-sized chunks. Hence, the <b>SPS Google Drive 21 day challenge!</b> Look for a new (and small) Google Drive tip each day via district email for the next 21 school days. Hopefully, this approach will make trying out the new tools easier, more manageable, and maybe even a little fun.<br />
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In addition to the 21 day challenge tips, you should check out these other Google Docs and Drive resources:<br />
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<li>Google Docs and Drive Basics, <a href="https://www.google.com/edu/training/tools/drive/level1.html">https://www.google.com/edu/training/tools/drive/level1.html</a></li>
<li>Google Docs and Drive uses in the classroom, <a href="https://www.google.com/edu/training/tools/drive/level2.html">https://www.google.com/edu/training/tools/drive/level2.html</a></li>
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