What is Google Drive?

Google Drive is an online file storage system (cloud storage) that allows you to upload, create, and share files with others for viewing or collaboration. Using Google Drive can be very helpful when you want to share many files at once, work with others on documents, or you can use Google Drive to share a file if it is too large to upload to Moodle. Access Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• What is Google Drive?
  • Google Drive Editors
  • How do I upload a document to Google Drive?
  • How do I share a file from Google Drive?

Google Drive Editors

You can use Google Drive to upload and share all kinds of file types, however you can also use their built in editors to create the following types of files. Click each editor to learn more about how to use it.

Icon	Editor	Description	Example uses
	Google Docs	Text documents	Essays, papers, proposals, reports, shared meeting notes
	Google Sheets	Spreadsheets	Project plans, budget sheets, data/charts
	Google Slides	Presentations	Pitch decks, training modules, team/group presentations
	Google Forms	Surveys	Customer satisfaction surveys, group polls
	Google Sites	Websites	Team sites, project sites, resume sites
	Google Drawings	Flow Charts	Images, Concept/mind Maps, create custom vector graphics or transparent graphics

How do I upload a document to Google Drive?

If you have a file on your computer such as a Microsoft Word, PDF, image, or video file. You can also upload those files to Google Drive for easy access and sharing with others! 

1.  Log in to Google Drive

2. Click +New in the top right corner 

3. Select File Upload

4. Locate the file on your computer and then select Upload

5. The file will now begin uploading to your Google Drive

6. Stay on the page until it has finished loading

How do I share a file from Google Drive?

If you need to submit a Google Drive file in Moodle, you can upload a Google Drive file using the same windows you would normally use to upload a file from your computer. When you click the Google Drive option in Moodle it will upload a copy of the file to Moodle for you to submit. 

If you want to share a Google Drive file via email. Those you share with can view or edit based on how you share your file and they will be able to see your live updates! 

1. Click "Share" in the top right corner of your Google Doc, Sheet, or Slides. 
2.  In the pop up box you can share with specific people or share a General Access Link. 
3. To share with a specific person or group of people, use the search box and type in the name and/or email address of the person(s) you want to share with, you can allow them to be an Editor (can make changes to your document), Commenter (can view and make comments, but not edit), or a Viewer (no editing or commenting permissions). You can write them a message and click send. 
4. To share a general link that is available to a wider audience, like all of Davidson-Davie, click the area that says "Restricted". You can then choose to share with anyone at "Davidson-Davie Community College" or "Anyone with the link" (for sharing with people outside of our school). The "Viewer" role is recommended when sharing a link with a general audience so that you don't have members of the public or school making changes to your file. Never share a general link to a document that contains sensitive information! When you have your settings ready, click "Copy Link". You can now paste and share this link into messages you share with others online in places like Google gmail, chat, or in Moodle.