Becoming confident on the cloud: a new way of sharing and managing your files - OneDrive and Google drive (foundation)

About this course

Learners explore how cloud storage changes the way files are shared and managed, using OneDrive with Word, Excel and Microsoft Forms, alongside Google Drive and Docs. The course covers sharing permissions, co-editing, version changes, error correction, file organisation and account security, with some alternatives such as Dropbox and Flickr if time allows. Teaching is step by step, with learners completing tasks independently and with classmates while receiving tutor guidance. Activities also include using Microsoft Forms to collate data and syncing accounts across devices. Work outside class is supported through Google Classroom.

What you'll learn

• Use OneDrive, Google Drive and associated documents to share and manage files
• Set and control co-editing permissions, track changes and undo errors
• Organise shared files and maintain account and document security
• Use Microsoft Forms to collect and collate data
• Sync accounts and access files safely across different devices

Is this course right for you?

This post-beginners’ course is intended for learners who are starting to use cloud services and want to work with them more confidently. Learners should already be quite confident using the internet and email. Participation includes individual tasks and activities with other students, with some work outside class.

• Designed for learners developing beyond basic internet and email use
• Includes individual work as well as tasks with other students
• Requires some work outside the classroom

Before you go

• Bring a pen, lined A4 paper and a folder for coursework.
• Handouts and a Google Classroom access code are provided.
• Access to a PC outside the classroom is helpful.