1. Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring all your photos, docs, and videos anywhere. What can it do for me? Take Useful Information With You Use Shared Folders as a Cheap Network Drive for Remote Teams and more!! What is Dropbox?

2. Let’s get started! How do I sign up? https://www.dropbox.com/ http://www.wikihow.com/Start-Using- Dropboxhttp://www.wikihow.com/Start-Using- Dropbox Note: Some of you may already be users. Please stay tuned or help your colleagues at this point. We should also note that some of the Dropbox features are easier to use when they are downloaded to the teacher computer. We only have access to the web-based feature.

3. How much space? Dropbox gives you 2 GB of storage for free, but if you need more space you can get up to 100 GB for $19.99 per month. Many users are able to expand this space for free by using retail bonuses or inviting other users. https://www.dropbox.com/getspace Here’s some ways to get FREE space: http://lifehacker.com/5796318/the-cheapskates-guide-to- getting-free-dropbox-spacehttp://lifehacker.com/5796318/the-cheapskates-guide-to- getting-free-dropbox-space http:// mstoic.com/get-extra-free-space-on-dropbox /http:// mstoic.com/get-extra-free-space-on-dropbox / Example of a corporate promotion http://spacemonkeypdx.blogspot.com/2013/07/how-to- get-48gb-25gb-of-free-dropbox.htmlhttp://spacemonkeypdx.blogspot.com/2013/07/how-to- get-48gb-25gb-of-free-dropbox.html

4. How can we use this? Can you say “G-Drive” from home! What about sharing resources with your department? Do you carry your music around with you? Could we have students drop assignments in here? Take a look at some of these ideas? http://lifehacker.com/5527055/the-cleverest-ways-to-use- dropbox-that-youre-not-usinghttp://lifehacker.com/5527055/the-cleverest-ways-to-use- dropbox-that-youre-not-using http://www.informationweek.com/education/admin- systems/dropbox-in-the-classroom-4-great-uses/240152140http://www.informationweek.com/education/admin- systems/dropbox-in-the-classroom-4-great-uses/240152140 http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/dropbox-tools/

5. What can I put this on? Use a web shortcut on your school computer

6. Securing your Dropbox See the following suggestions for making sure you don’t get hacked! http://www.howtogeek.com/129393/6-ways-to- secure-your-dropbox-account/http://www.howtogeek.com/129393/6-ways-to- secure-your-dropbox-account/ Enjoy and share your experiences with others. Take Care!