How to Make a Google Drive Shared Folder!

By Mr. Jonathan Webb ;-)

PURPOSE

Why use a Google Shared folder?

• Often in Animation classes you will need to send and receive large files that may be difficult or impossible to exchange via Schoology.
• You need a secure digital location (not stuck on any particular computer) to save your work-in-progress toward developing a portfolio at the end of the semester.
• This process is helpful to get into the habit of collaboration with others by learning how to effectively send and receive digital documents, via Google Drive.

STEP-BY STEP

The following slides will cover the process of how to make a Google Drive Shared folder, how to adjust sharing settings, and where to copy the folder’s url link so that you can send it to other people to access.

STEP 1

Log into your Google account, then click on the application dots in the top-right to open the Google Drive app.

STEP 2

Click the “+ New” button to add a new folder.

STEP 3

Title your folder as follows: “LAST NAME, FIRST NAME - SHARED FOLDER”

See the examples below.

STEP 4

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Right-click on your new shared folder, and choose “Get link”

STEP 5

You need to change General access from ‘Restricted’ to ‘Anyone with this link’

STEP 6

Change sharing settings to “Anyone with the link” and “Can edit” in the selection boxes at the bottom of the panel.

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STEP 7

Choose the ‘General access’ option that says ‘Viewer,’ and change it to ‘Editor’

STEP 8

GREAT! When your access settings say “Anyone with the link” and “Editor” then you’re almost done.

The last step is to click the ‘Copy link’ button.

Use this link to complete the Opening Day Survey.

THE END~Have a great semester~