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Google Drive
This KnowledgeCity course is your introduction to Google Drive.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 30 lessons.
Beginner Provider : Eric Andal 7 chapters · 30 Lessons · 1h 31m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Urdu, Chinese
Course Description
This KnowledgeCity course is your introduction to Google Drive. The Google Drive course, taught by instructor Eric Andal, provides a thorough overview of the many features and functions of Google Drive. The course gets you started with accessing Google Drive. You will get an overview of Google Drive as well as how to access it, its main interface, working with storage, apps for desktop and mobile, as well as offline features. You will then follow up with the ways files can be viewed and edited in Google Drive. This also encompasses importing files, creating new document files, file downloading, file editing, and searching for files as well as organizing them. Then you will go a little more in-depth working with files: Uploading via the web, desktop syncing, saving and printing, deletion and recovery, version history and restoration, and how to use and view folders, as well as search and sort them. Sharing files in Google Drive takes collaboration to the next level. You will learn how to share, how to add more members to a shared file or folder, creating and editing collaborative documents, and how to track changes on those documents. Finally, you will get an overview of Google’s native apps: Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sheets, Google Forms, and Google Drawings.
What You'll Learn
- Access Google Drive and navigate its MyDrive interface on desktop and mobile devices
- Manage storage, work offline, and download Google Drive apps for desktop or mobile
- View, import, create, download, and edit files in Google Drive
- Upload, sync, save, print, delete, recover, and restore previous versions of files and folders
- Share files and folders, add members, and create and edit collaborative documents while tracking changes
- Use Google-native apps including Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, and Drawings
Key Takeaways
- The course provides a thorough overview of Google Drive's features and functions, taught by instructor Eric Andal.
- It covers accessing Google Drive, its interface, storage, desktop and mobile apps, and offline features.
- Learners work with files through importing, creating, downloading, editing, uploading, syncing, saving, printing, deleting, recovering, and version restoration.
- Sharing in Google Drive enables collaboration, including adding members, editing collaborative documents, and tracking changes.
- The course concludes with an overview of Google-native apps: Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, and Drawings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who teaches this Google Drive course?
The course is taught by instructor Eric Andal.
What does this course cover?
It provides a thorough overview of Google Drive, including accessing it, its interface, storage, desktop and mobile apps, offline features, viewing and editing files, working with files and folders, sharing and collaboration, and an overview of Google-native apps such as Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, and Drawings.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is described as your introduction to Google Drive and gets you started with accessing and using it.
What skills will I gain from this course?
You will develop skills in Google Applications, Google Classroom, Google Docs, Google Drive, Google File Systems, and Google Storage.
Will I learn how to collaborate with others in Google Drive?
Yes. The course teaches how to share files, add members to a shared file or folder, create and edit collaborative documents, and track changes made to shared documents.
