2.  Networked Storage  Files stored on:  Original device  Third Party Data Hosting Servers  Secondary devices  w/ granted permission

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4.  Allows access to files from anywhere  No need for physical storage  Uses  Off-site work  Collaboration  Data protection

5.  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

6.  Go to Google Drive @ drive.google.comdrive.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.

7.  www.dropbox.com 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

8.  Go to https://www.dropbox.com/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

9. 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

10.  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.

11.  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

12.  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)