This document provides an overview of Dropbox and Google Drive. It discusses that both are free cloud storage services that allow users to access and share files from any device. The document compares their storage amounts and features. It also provides instructions on getting started with Dropbox and Google Drive, including signing up, downloading files, and sharing documents. Users are then encouraged to practice using the services and get additional help through library and eLearning contacts.

1. Dropbox & Google Drive – Stepping onto the Cloud
DIGITAL LITERACY & PROFESSIONALISM

2. Please take a few moments to fill out the pre-workshop survey.
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3. Digital Literacy & Professionalism
This workshop is one of a series made by possible by a Digital
Literacy & Professionalism grant from the Washington State
Library.

4. What is Digital Literacy?
“Digital literacy is the ability to find, evaluate, utilize,
share, and create content using information
technologies and the Internet.”
Cornell University. "Digital Literacy Resource - Introduction." Digital Literacy Resource - Introduction. Retrieved from http:
//digitalliteracy.cornell.edu/welcome/dpl0000.html

5. Dropbox & Google Drive - Workshop Overview
• Dropbox & Google Drive - What are they?
• Dropbox vs. Google Drive
• Using digital storage professionally
• Getting started with Dropbox
• Getting started with Google Drive
• Your turn!
• Where to get more help & information
• Questions???

6. Dropbox & Google Drive - What are they?
• Internet-based storage and backup tools
• Free storage space
• Create & upload documents, share and collaborate
• Access files/documents on computer desktop
• Access from multiple devices anywhere - work or
school
• Collaborate & share documents

7. Dropbox vs. Google Drive
Dropbox
2 GB free storage (Up to 18 GB) earn more storage:
125 MG Connect account to Facebook & Twitter
500 MG per referral
Desktop client - access files on computer
Download documents to edit
Secure two-step verification feature - submit password in
addition to a six-digit security code
Google Drive
5 GB storage upfront
Real-time collaboration and editing
Access, open & edit files on computer & online
Secure two-step authentication can be enabled
Connected to Google account

8. Using Digital Storage Professionally
● More day-to-day business meetings,
workshops, and job interviews are being
conducted online.
● Knowing how to effectively use
communication technologies at work is
important in this increasingly digital world.
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9. Getting Started with Dropbox
• Go to https://dropbox.com
• Create free account/sign in
• Download to your computer
• Upload document from your computer
• Share document with a friend or colleague

10. Getting Started with Google Drive
• Go to https://drive.google.com
• Create free account/sign in
• Download to your computer
• Upload document from your computer
• Share document with a friend or colleague

11. Your turn!
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12. Where to get more information and help?
•Dropbox help link: https://dropbox.com/help
•Google Drive help link: https://support.google.
com/drive/#topic=14940
•Contact the library: library@btc.ctc.edu
•Contact eLearning: elearninghelp@btc.ctc.edu
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13. Questions?

14. Please complete the post-workshop survey before you go.
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