QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF – SELF ASSESSMENT
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Do you have too many copies of the same files on multiple computers?
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Would you just like to log onto the internet and work on a document?
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Do you carry a thumb drive to transport files among your numerous
computers?
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Do you often collaborate with colleagues on documents?
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Do you work on public/shared computers (i.e., library computers)?
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Do you work from multiple mobile devices (i.e., cell phone, tablet, laptop)?
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Are you looking for simple storage solutions with collaborative
opportunities ?
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Are you looking to ensure all your files are synchronized (no overwriting
your grade book)?
ALL SYSTEMS ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL
Google Docs
DropBox
• Designed as an Online Document Editor • Primarily a synchronization program
• File Storage
• File Storage
• Collaborate on documents with
• Automatically upload new files and
multiple users in “Real Time”
synchronize changes
• Upload any file to backup option
• Share folders of files with multiple
• Can’t automatically upload new files
users
and synchronize changes
• Upload any file to backup option
• Possibility of loosing formatting
• Can’t edit natively or collaborate
“Real Time”
• Formatting stays as designed
STORAGE SPACE AND PRICING
Google Docs
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Includes 1 gigabyte of free storage
20 GB - $5/yr*
80 GB - $20/yr
200 GB - $50/yr
400 GB - $100/yr
1 TB - $256/yr
* Purchased storage space is shared across,
Gmail. Google Docs and Picasa Web
DropBox
• Includes 2 free gigabytes of free storage
• 50 gigabytes -- $9.99/month
• 100 gigabytes -- $19.99 /month
HOW TO CREATE A DROPBOX ACCOUNT
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Go to www.DropBox.com
STEP 1
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Download Dropbox file, then choose Run.
STEP 2
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Click Install
STEP 3
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Choose “I don’t have a Dropbox account.
STEP 4
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Create your account information, then agree to terms and click next.
STEP 5
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Select the free account, then click Next.
STEP 6
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Select Advanced, then choose Next.
STEP 7
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Select, I want to choose where to put my Dropbox, then click Change to choose
location and click Next.
STEP 8
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Select, I wan to use Selective Sync to choose which folders sync to this computer.
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Then click Selective Sync to choose folders and click Next.
STEP 9
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Next go though the welcome tour, then you’re are ready to use Dropbox.
HOW TO ACCESS GOOGLE DOCS
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Login to CSUF Portal.
STEP 1
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Click Titan Apps.
STEP 2
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Click the Docs icon.
STEP 3
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Create or share your Google Doc.
OASIS SUPPORT SERVICES
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Highlights of OASIS projects done
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Online Tutorials and Support location
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How we can help you