This document provides an overview and comparison of Google Drive and Dropbox cloud storage services. Google Drive allows users to create, edit, and collaborate on documents, images, and other files online or from any device. It provides 15GB of free storage. Similarly, Dropbox allows file sharing and collaboration across devices with 2GB of free storage that can be expanded. Both services offer access to files from any internet connection and options for real-time collaboration with others.

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

2. Welcome!
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 from BTC Library made by possible by a Digital Literacy &
Professionalism grant from the Washington State Library through the Institute of Museum
and Library Services.

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. Stepping Onto the Cloud
• What is the Cloud?
• What is Google drive?
• What is Dropbox?

6. What is the Cloud?
“In the simplest terms, cloud computing means storing and accessing data
and programs over the Internet instead of your computer's hard drive. “ PC
Magazine
What Is Cloud Computing? (n.d.). Retrieved from
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7. What is Google Drive?
● Cloud-based storage platform
● Released in 2012 to replace Google Docs and to compete with
similar products-- such as Dropbox.
● Create and edit documents, images and other files.
● Collaborate and share

8. Lots of stuff!
• Store files, documents, images (15 gb free)
• Create and edit stuff
• Real-time collaboration
• Share folders, files, & other items
• Use add-ons and extensions to make your life easier
What Can You Do With Google Drive?
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9. Let’s Take a Look at Google Drive
Digital Literacy Team Drive

10. Explore Google Drive
• Go to https://drive.google.com
• Create free account/sign in
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11. ★ Dropbox is a personal cloud storage
service that can be used for sharing
and collaboration.
○ Works on all desktop systems and mobile devices.
○ Uses a desktop client, mobile application, or the web.
○ Download documents to edit
○ 2 GB free storage (Up to 18 GB)
■ Earn more storage with Facebook, Twitter, &
referrals
What is Dropbox?

12. What Can I Do With Dropbox?
DEMO?
Let’s see
Baranwal20, A. (2014, April 20). Make Dropbox more useful. Retrieved
June 18, 2014, from http://goideaz.com/make-dropbox-useful/

13. Your Turn with Dropbox
■Go to https://dropbox.com
■Create free account/sign in
■ Or I will email you an invitation to
sign in
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14. Where to get more information and help?
•Workshop presentations: http://btc.ctc.libguides.com/
•Dropbox help: https://dropbox.com/help
•Google Drive help:
https://support.google.com/drive/#topic=14940
•Contact the library: library@btc.ctc.edu
•Contact eLearning: elearninghelp@btc.ctc.edu
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15. Questions?

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