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QG3 Google Docs: File Management Introduction

4. Suite Tools

INTRODUCTION

In this Quest, you will learn how to download & upload files, change file names, and add and organize folders with stars and colors.

learning objectives

I can:

  • Upload & download files to my Google Drive.
  • Give an appropriate title to a document or folder.
  • Create a new folder.
  • Change the color of a folder in my Google Drive.
  • Move a file into a folder.
  • Use the star feature to locate files quickly. 

Skills covered in this Quest:

  • Create folders in your Google Drive.
  • Color Coding the Folders (one at a time or several together).
  • Create folders for different subjects.
  • View folders alphabetized, by class period, as a list view.
  • Add an Emoji as a folder image (requires logging into emojipedia.org, or other resources).
  • Create a Google assignment in a Google Classroom folder.
  • Organize Shared Folders.
  • Moving Files into a different folder.
  • Adding Stars to Folders.

MITECS  Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

1. Empowered Learner
a. Students connect their learning needs, strengths and interests to their goals and use technology to help achieve them and reflect on their progress.
d. Students understand fundamental concepts of how technology works, demonstrate the ability to choose and use current technologies effectively, and are adept at thoughtfully exploring emerging technologies.