Free Course

Google Drive Basics

Store files in the cloud and organize your digital life.
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skill level

  • Basic

Format

  • Online, self-paced

PD HOURS AWARDED

  • 0.75

Number of quizzes

  • 5

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About this course

Google Drive is an amazing tool that can help you store, create, and share files of many types with your students and colleagues.

In this course, you will learn to use Google Drive to store, organize, and share your files with others. You'll also learn some tips and tricks to help increase your productivity and navigate this essential Google tool. Participants will learn how to:

Your new superpowers

  • Navigate Drive and its shortcuts
  • Upload and create files in Google Drive
  • Organize files and folders using a variety of methods
  • Remove, delete, and restore files and folders
  • Share files with students and colleagues
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Course Lessons

Want to take it to the next level?

Did you know that you can create a whole Google Drive that is shared with multiple people? Take our intermediate course on creating and optimizing your Shared Drives.
You can also purchase the Google Intermediate Bundle to gain access to Google Drive: Shared Drive and six other intermediate Google courses.
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Matt Jacobson

Matt provides almost three decades of experience in helping students and schools innovate. Prior to working with the LTC, Matt was a middle school consultant and has worked as a teacher, administrator, coach, and trainer for preK-12 schools in central Illinois.
Matt Jacobson serves as the Online Learning Coordinator for the Learning Technology Center. Matt develops engaging synchronous and asynchronous online and in-person training opportunities for educators and administrators. He also provides coaching, consulting, and training services for schools developing online and blended learning activities for students and staff. Matt provides administration and coaching on a variety of Learning Management Systems and many other online tools. He is a Google Certified Educator (Level 1 & Level 2), Soundtrap Certified Educator, and Screencastify Certified Genius.