Working with Google Drive

Sonja Fuchs, Web Technology Specialist

What is Google Drive?

A service that provides access to office

productivity tools and sharing, much like

how Microsoft Office includes Word, Excel,

PPT and Outlook.

Same

Microsoft One Drive and Google Drive are both cloud-based apps that allow you to:

• Access files anytime, anywhere on any device

• Sync files/pick up where you left off among devices

• Retain files if something happens to your device

• Send large files via link vs. attachment

• Do real-time collaboration (video)

Sharing Files in the Cloud

On YouTube

Different

• You can share Google Apps share via email, social media or link

• Google Apps saves 30 days worth of versions to view and restore

• Google Apps auto-saves so you can access the most up-to date version from any

device at any time.

• Both suitable for data protected by FERPA. Google Apps is not suitable for data

protected by HIPPA

• Google Apps have

less “power” features

Dive in (demo)

Photo by Cody Hough on Wikimedia

Resources

• Google Apps at NDSU

• OneDrive vs. Google Apps at NDSU

Web Technology Specialists

Sonja Fuchs (701) 231-6403

Bob Bertsch (701) 231-7381