Google Drive Tech Slam

Google Drive

What is Google Drive?

Formerly known as Google Docs, Google Drive is a place where create, share, collaborate and keep all your files online.  It is a cloud-based office suite where you can make Documents, Presentations, Spreadsheets, Forms, Drawings and more (features comparable to a slimmed-down Microsoft Office).  

To learn more about Google Drive, you might like to view the following:

With google drive you can:

• Create and collaborate. Work with others in real time on documents, spreadsheets and presentations. If you choose to share content with others, you can add and reply to comments on anything (PDF, image, video file, etc.) and receive notifications when other people comment on shared items.
• Store everything safely and access it anywhere (especially while on the go). You can access your files from anywhere—on the web, in your home, at the office, while running errands and from all of your devices.

TechSlams: Creating and Using Google Drive

Google Drive tool is available from Google at http://drive.google.com. The video below explains how to get started with google drive.  

• Get Started with Google Drive


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