Cloud Storage with Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive

Module 11: Cloud Storage with Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive Cloud storage is a way to save files and folders online so they can be accessed on multiple devices, as well as shared between those who have been given permission to access them. It is also a great way to automatically back up your files and folders to a safe online location. This can help you avoid catastrophic losses if your computer melts down and files are only saved locally on your hard drive. How does cloud storage work? Think of a triangle where your computer is at the bottom left, your smartphone or another computer you use is at the bottom right, and your online account is at the top center. If you save a file or folder in your cloud storage folder on your computer, (bottom left of the triangle)that file or fold

Cloud Storage with Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive
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Cloud Storage with Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive

Module 11: Cloud Storage with Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive

Cloud storage is a way to save files and folders online so they can be accessed on multiple devices, as well as shared between those who have been given permission to access them. It is also a great way to automatically back up your files and folders to a safe online location. This can help you avoid catastrophic losses if your computer melts down and files are only saved locally on your hard drive. How does cloud storage work? Think of a triangle where your computer is at the bottom left, your smartphone or another computer you use is at the bottom right, and your online account is at the top center. If you save a file or folder in your cloud storage folder on your computer, (bottom left of the triangle)that file or fold

Modules Covered

  • Dropbox and OneDrive
  • Working in the Google Workspace Environment
  • Sharing with Other Apps On Your Smartphone
  • Comparing the Cloud Sharing Apps

What You Will Learn

This course provides step-by-step, accessibility-first instruction optimized for screenreader users. Each module includes practical exercises, keyboard shortcuts, and real-world applications to build your confidence and independence.

Course Content

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All learning modules for Cloud Storage with Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive

Dropbox and OneDrive

Module 11.1: Dropbox and OneDrive

Working in the Google Workspace Environment

Module 11.2: Working in the Google Workspace Environment Formerly referred to as the Google Suite, Google Workspace is the array of free online software products available from that company. Among the most commonly used Google apps are: Google Drive: where files and folders are stored and managed. Similar to Dropbox and OneDrive, you can share files and folders with other people with and without editing rights from here. Google Docs: For document preparation, the Google equivalent of Word. Google Sheets: For spreadsheet preparation, the Google equivalent of Excel. Google Slides: For preparing presentations, the Google equivalent of PowerPoint. A few more products include Google Mail for emailing; Google Calendar for creating appointments and meetings; and Google Forms for creating questi

  • Elements of a “Lite Approach” (49 min)
  • Going Beyond The Lite Approach (5 min)
  • Your Storage Use (18 min)

Sharing with Other Apps On Your Smartphone

Module 11.3: Sharing with Other Apps On Your Smartphone When you install the Dropbox, OneDrive and Google Drive apps on your smartphone, these will synchronize with your Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google our Drive folders on the PC. Not only can you access these files and folders there, but you can export them to, or import them from, other apps on your smartphone. It is beyond the scope of this course to provide detailed instructions on how to use the various iPhone apps, as well as for popular apps used in conjunction with them. However, below is a short discussion of some of our favorite iPhone apps with links to iPhone App Store pages where you can find out more about them.

  • RecUp (Dropbox Only) (5 min)
  • Voice Dream Reader (7 min)
  • Cloud Music App Pro (5 min)

Comparing the Cloud Sharing Apps

Module 11.4: Comparing the Cloud Sharing Apps we have covered three cloud sharing apps in this Module. Should you try to figure out which is the best for you, and just use that one? Or use two of them? Or all three? we will first summarize the main strengths and weaknesses of each one. For free accounts, Google Drive provides a maximum of 15 GB of storage. OneDrive allows 5 GB, and Dropbox just 2 GB. So, when it comes to free storage, Google Drive is the clear winner. Regarding paid accounts (and we can only speak about prices in the United States), with a Microsoft 365 account, you are entitled to one TB of storage as part of the overall $70 annual license package. Google Drive has several pricing options, starting at $20 annually for 100 GB, and costing more for larger storage capaciti

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  • 14 lessons
  • 188 minutes total
  • Audio + Text formats
  • Fully accessible
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