Google Drive Migration

• Files are backed up
• Free up server space/improve computer speed
• Ability to use files on other computers and devices
• Easier to share files between colleagues

What Stays the Same

• You can still use the same software programs you use now: Microsoft Word/Excel/Powerpoint, Smart Notebook, etc.
• You can still use Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
• You can create folders in Google Drive
• You can share files and folders with staff and students

What Is Changing

• We will no longer save files in our server folders
• You can access your Google Drive files from your internet browser OR directly on your computer desktop
• You can share non-Google files (Smart notebook, Powerpoint, etc.) with colleagues easily
• You will not need to download non-Google files to be able to use them if they are stored in your Drive
• You will have the Google Drive app icon in your top menu bar and you will see it in your folder list

• This is a personal choice for each person.
• The default for Google is to try to convert all files to Google.
• If you prefer to keep the original file type (Word, Smart Notebook, etc.), you will want to turn that off so it will ask you before converting.
  

• Do not save your files anywhere but Google Drive
• You can organize the files into folders just like on your regular computer desktop (see below)
• Any files saved on your desktop or server folder will not be backed up or saved after the 2015-2016 school year.

• Web Browser (works best in Chrome)
• Top Menu Bar Icon
• Dock Icon (if you want this installed)

• Create folders/move files in your Drive using the browser (Chrome works best)
• Create folders/move files on your computer