Networked Storage Files stored on:

Original device Third Party Data Hosting Servers Secondary devices

w/ granted permission

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Allows access to files from anywhere No need for physical storage

Uses Off-site work Collaboration Data protection

Associated with any Google account Formerly known as Google Documents Free to use

5GB to start Option to pay for more space

Use with multiple devices Can share files with others

Storage

Monthly Rate

100 GB

$4.99

200 GB

$9.99

400 GB

$19.99

1 TB $49.99

2 TB $99.99

4 TB $199.99

8 TB $399.99

16 TB $799.99

Go to Google Drive @ drive.google.com Install the application on your computer, tablet, or

mobile device The installer will create a folder on your computer

Move files into the Google Drive Folder Files will be copied onto google’s servers Any changes on one device will result in changes

to the files on the server through automatic syncs You can also upload/download files to/from the

server from any device Sign into Drive on any browser, choose upload

file, and select the file on the device to upload.

www.dropbox.com Free to start

2GB storage 500MB bonus for each referral (max=18GB) Option to purchase more storage

Use with multiple devices Can share files with others

Go to https://www.dropbox.com/ Sign up Download and install application

Installer will create folder on the device Move files into the folder Files will be copied onto servers Any changes on one device will result in

changes to the files on the server through automatic syncs

5 GB free storage

Associated with Google account

Cheaper storage prices

Excellent Search Function

Edit files online, no need to download

Available for more devices and OS

Easier to share files

More flexibility with programs used to open files.

Both feature two step security authentification

Both are free to start

Google Drive More free storage and cheaper additional

storage Better online features Tied to existing Google account Works better with android phones

Use both if you want. Get 7GB of free storage.

No need for physical storage devices Files accessible from anywhere

Collaboration/Group Work Monitoring student progress Google Drive – built in word processor,

spreadsheet, presentation software Provide course documents, additional materials

online for students/parents Use Drive’s spreadsheets for tracking student

grades Turning in homework online Overcoming email’s file size limits Google account has a calendar built in to help

students with due dates

Privacy/Security Personal records Important business records Do I want people to see this?

Cost Physical storage = one time cost

Cheaper per GB of storage (over time)