The main tool that our students will use to gather all the information, coming from both direct and indirect sources, is Google Drive.
Google Drive is an online file storage service. Created by Google, this service has replaced what was known a few years ago as Google Docs.
How can you use Google Drive in the classroom?
To have Google Drive you only need to have a Google email account. It is a totally free service and each user has 15 Gigabytes of free storage to save all the information. It also has the advantage that it is a service that you can use on your PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone. Google Drive is compatible with all operating systems and browsers.
What can you create with Google Drive?
Folders. Create folders to organize all stored files.
Documents. Create and modify documents. Insert images and comments. Share, publish and print.
Introductions. Create and modify presentations simultaneously with other users. Upload already existing presentations. Download presentations in format . pdf, . ppt, .txt. Insert image and embed video. It is compatible with Office and Libreoffice.
Spreadsheets. Create and modify spreadsheets. Insert data and formulas. Share and publish spreadsheets with other users.
Forms. Plan events. Survey. Create evidence. Connect a form to a spreadsheet.
Drawings. Edit and insert. Mind maps. Brainstorm. Posters.
Everything stored on Google Drive automatically syncs across your devices and lets you work with or without an internet connection. Google recommends using the Google Chrome browser for a better experience with Google Drive.
What benefits does Google Drive bring to you and your students?
Cooperative work
Self-assessment
Templates
Comments on documents.
Dictionary access
Access to the translator
Multiple revisions to the same document
Paper savings
Shared use with families
Production of documents in real time
Chat capability
Automatic archiving of any document
Replacing the USB with the cloud
What applications can you use as a teacher on Google Drive?
Google Drive lets you connect with more apps. You can search for the ones you are most interested in by category. Some of the most recommended for teachers are:
PicMonkey. It is a powerful image editor.
PDF Mergy. Allows to combine documents in .pdf.
Attachment.me. Lets you send Gmail attachments to Google Drive.
Drive tunes. Play streaming music stored on Google Drive.
DriveConverter. Document converter, spreadsheets, images and audios.
HelloSign. Adds a digital signature to a document.
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