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Google Drive

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Google Drive is an powerful tool designed to streamline the teaching and learning experience for educators, students, and school staff alike.

It empowers teachers to efficiently manage, share, and collaborate on documents and assignments, fostering a seamless educational environment while also supporting administrative tasks for school staff.

Google Drive allows teachers to create interactive and engaging lesson plans while ensuring students stay organised and on track.

School staff can benefit from the platform's ability to streamline administrative tasks, manage school-wide documents, and facilitate communication.

Google Drive enhances productivity, collaboration, and efficiency in the digital classroom and school environment.

Introduction

Learn how to access Google Drive through the Staff Portal, via the browser and using the desktop client.

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Navigating the Google Drive

Discover how to maximise your use of Google Drive by understanding the purpose and functionality of each tab and section.

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File management

Learn how to structure your folders, implement naming conventions, and utilise Google Drive’s features to streamline your file organisation.

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Sharing my data

Learn how to securely and efficiently share your data from Google Drive with others, allowing files and folders to be accessed anytime, anywhere, by multiple people.   

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What to do if you are moving school

You may need to transfer access and ownership of files, folders and resources when moving schools. Learn how to transfer the 'ownership' of the file. 

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Google Desktop Sync Client

Discover how to access and manage files stored in Google Drive using the Google Desktop Sync Client. This guide will walk you through the steps to streamline your file management process with ease.

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Uploading photos and files directly to the cloud

Learn how to efficiently and securely upload your photos and documents to the cloud using the Google Drive app, ensuring proper organisation and accessibility for your school media files.

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