TechnoEssentials

Module 2
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OVERVIEW

SITUATION:
After installing the Google Drive app on your mobile device, you can now save
pictures and documents of your pet, Coco! But first, you need to create a specific
folder for Coco’s files to keep them organized.

Google Drive works just like a hard drive, except now you can access your files
online using any device!

LEARNING GOALS:
By the end of this module, you should be able to:
1. Upload a file to Google Drive.
2. Create a folder in Google Drive.
3. Move a file to a folder.

Materials Needed:
For this module, you will need the following:
● Android mobile device
● internet connection
● Google Drive app
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LEARN
KEY TERMS:
● Google Drive
A type of cloud storage that enables you to store and access your files online.
It allows you to sync stored documents, photos, and more across all of your
devices, including your mobile, tablet, and PC. 1
● Google Apps
A suite of web-based collaboration applications that Google hosts on their
own servers. To access these apps, simply use a web browser or you can also
install them on your phone. 2
● Google Docs
An online word processor that lets you create and format documents and
work collaboratively with other people. 3

Downloading an Image from the Internet

To download an image from the internet, first open the Google Chrome browser.
Type the URL “https://unsplash.com/photos/atOlntWcO4k”. Tap and hold the
image, then select Download image.

Uploading a File to Google Drive

To upload a file to Google Drive, simply tap the Create button or the plus sign (+)
button on the lower-right corner of the screen. Choose Upload from the options.

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Creating a Folder in Google Drive
Now that you have uploaded a file, you need to create a folder to keep your files
organized. To create a folder, simply tap the Create button or the plus sign (+)
button on the lower-right corner of the screen. Choose Folder from the options.

Opening a Google App Using Google Drive

After organizing your files, it is now time to create a letter using Google Docs. To
open a Google app from Google Drive, simply tap the Create button or the plus
sign (+) button on the lower-right corner of the screen. Choose Google Docs from
the options.

LET’S PRACTICE
Downloading an Image
1. Open the Google Chrome browser.

2. In the search bar, type “https://unsplash.com/photos/atOlntWcO4k”.

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3. An image of a dog will then be shown.

4. To download the image, tap and hold the image, then select Download
image.

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5. Wait for the image to be downloaded.

6. Go to the Gallery to view the downloaded image.

Uploading an Image
1. Open the Google Drive app.

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2. On the lower-right corner of the screen, tap the Create button or the plus
sign (+) button.

3. This will show you six options: Folder, Upload, Scan, Google Docs, Google
Sheets, and Google Slides. Choose Upload.

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Choosing Upload will give you different options. Choose Images.

If you choose to upload images, Google Drive will redirect you to your image
files. Select the image you want to upload.

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After selecting an image, wait for it to upload.

Creating a Folder
1. One way to create a folder in Google Drive is by tapping the Create button or
the plus sign (+) button on the lower-right corner of the screen.

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2. Choose Folder.

3. Type in your folder name, then tap Create.

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Moving a File to a Folder

1. Tap the menu button or the three vertical dots found on the right side of the
image’s filename.

2. This will show you different options. Choose Move.

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3. Select the folder where you want to move your file, then tap Move. Now you
have Coco’s picture saved in your folder!

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LET’S CHECK
Objective Test:
True or False: Write T if the statement is true, and F if it is false.

______ 1. You are not allowed to share a folder with other Google users.

______ 2. To upload a file in Google Drive, tap the Create button and select
Upload.

______ 3. You cannot rename a file in Google Drive.

______ 4. To open a Google app from Google Drive, tap the Create button and
select the Google app.

______ 5. You are not allowed to move a file after organizing it.

Performance Test: Coco’s Appreciation Letter

Task
Now that you have uploaded Coco’s picture to your Google Drive, it is time to open
the online document editor, Google Docs, to create your letter for Coco! Follow the
steps on how to open a Google app from Google Drive. Then, rename the document
to “My Best Pal, Coco”.

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Scoring Guide:
Fair Good Excellent
Criteria
2 3 5

The learner was

The learner was The learner was
able to upload a
Uploading a File able to upload a able to upload a
file with a fair
to Google Drive file with little file without
amount of
difficulty. difficulty.
difficulty.

The learner was

The learner was The learner was
able to create a
Creating a Folder able to create a able to create a
folder with a fair
in Google Drive folder with little folder without
amount of
difficulty. difficulty.
difficulty.

The learner was

The learner was The learner was
able to move a
Moving a File in able to move a able to move a
file with a fair
Google Drive file with little file without
amount of
difficulty. difficulty.
difficulty.

Sources:
1.https://searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com/definition/Google-Drive
2.https://sites.google.com/a/georgiasouthern.edu/google-apps-fac-staff/getting-
started/why-google
3.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Docs

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