Date Time
Wed 05/21/2014 1pm [TAB] - 3pm

Google Drive; bringing your workflow into this century!

Google Drive is secure Google-hosted VCU storage space for your work related files including documents, spreadsheets, images, and other VCU files you work with. Google Drive provides the added benefits of allowing you to share your files with others, access them remotely, and edit any Google Doc in real time.

Google Docs:

What are Google Docs? Google Docs are an office suite of Apps:

Docs an online word processor application (app) that lets you create and format text documents and collaborate with other people in real time.
Sheets is an online spreadsheet application that lets you create and format spreadsheets and simultaneously work with other people.
Slides is an online presentations application that allows you to display your work in a visual way.
Forms is a useful tool to help you plan events, send a survey, give online test/ quiz, or collect other information in an easy, streamlined way. If a Google sheet is linked to the form, responses will automatically be stored in the sheet.
Drawings an application that allows you to create, share, and edit drawings.

Learning Objectives:

User will learn "best practices" to effectively manage and organize their Drive.
  • Google Drive vs Google Doc; What is the difference
  • Navigating Google Drive
  • Uploading files and folders
  • Converting files to Google format
  • What are Google Docs
  • Creating a Google Doc
  • Download options for files in Drive
  • How to copy a Google Doc
  • Sharing Files
  • Organizing your Drive
  • How to collaborate in a Google Doc
  • Chat within a Google Doc
  • Comments in a Google Doc
  • Using Revision History
  • Searching for documents
  • What are Add-ons
  • What is Synergyse Training
  • What is CloudLock
  • Where to get HELP!
Other Resources: Online Course Options:
  • Google Drive - An Introduction Training [Atomic Learning]
  • Prerequisites: Users MUST be proficient Chrome browser users; or have completed one of the following: Google Chrome, become a power user in one hour! [Instructor-led] OR Google Apps: Gmail Online Manual [Online Equivalent] OR Google - Gmail Training [Atomic Learning]
    Cost:
    $0.00
    Sponsor:
    Technology Services
    Audience:
    VCU Students, Faculty and Staff Only
    Category:
    Google Apps, Internet/Communications, Spreadsheets
    Contact:
    Thomas, Daniel M
    8-8126
    dmthomas@vcu.edu