Project 252

Google Drive (Drive)

Contributed by MícheálJohnny (@MOMeachair)
EdTech Tool Name:Google Drive
Bref Description:Google Drive is a cloud-based storage platform that helps people store their work and collaborate on projects or assignments.
Type of EdTech Tool:
  • Web (access through web browser)
  • Android (phone/tablet) App
  • Apple OS Software
  • Chrome OS App
  • IOS (iPhone/iPod Touch) App
  • IOS (iPad/iPad Mini) App
  • Windows Software
Website/Weblinks:
EdTech Tool Usage Keywords:Cloud storage and collaboration hub
EdTech Tool Uses:Students submit continuous assessments via Drive. When I have been supervising student projects or assingments, we have used Drive's comments facility to mediate discussions as review notes inline with the text. I have also used drive on research projects within organisations and across organisations; be it for sharing media files, word docs, spreadsheets, or other filetypes.
Education Level(s):
  • Primary (Junior)
  • Primary (Senior)
  • Primary (SEN)
  • Post-Primary (Junior)
  • Post-Primary (Senior)
  • Post-Primary (SEN)
  • Third Level/Higher Education
Academic Subjects:
EdTech Tool Pricing Structure:Free with restrictions, can be unlocked with payment
Further info:
Comment:The "last-viewed" or "last-edited" by features are helpful for collaborating and supervising.