Setting Up Google Drive

All major projects will be turned in via Google Drive. 

What you will need:

Initial Set-up

1. Once you have a Google Account (or if you already have one), sign in to Google Drive with your Gmail ID: http://drive.google.com

2. Create a folder by clicking on "New" and then "Folder. Title it with your name, followed by ENGL 1190 (for example John Smith ENGL 1190)

3. Click onto the folder name. . You should see the name of the folder at the top of the page now. 

4. Create the sub-folders in your ENGL 1180 folder, by clicking on "New" and folder. The sub-folders should be titled:

5. Once these are created, they should be visible in your ENGL 1180 folder. If you want, you may create additional folders to keep other class materials or notes in your Google Drive. 

Tip

Always double-check that you are working in your ENGL 1180 folder or one of the subfolders for this class. If something is placed in your main Google Drive (and not in one of these folders), I won't be able to see it. 

6. Click the small down arrow (1) next to your main ENGL 1180 folder at the top of the page. Then, click "Share" (2). 

7. Share that folder with me at: sarah.karlis.mcc@gmail.com.  You only need to share this once!!!  Once we share this in class, I will be able to access everything you put inside this folder or any of the folders in it. 

If you need additional help, ask me before or after class or email me! 

Important Note

Once you share your folder with me, you will NOT have to share individual assignments.  Any individual assignments that are saved or placed within a shared collection are automatically shared with me. 

Uploading a File

1. Go to the folder you want to put the file in. 

2. Click on the “New” icon and select “File Upload”

3. Find the assignment you want to upload and click “Ok”

4. If you get an Upload Settings dialogue, Uncheck “Convert documents” before selecting Start Upload.

5. The file should now show up in the correct folder in your drive.

Creating a New Document

1. Go to the folder you want the document in.

 2. Click on “Create” and then “Document”

 3. The new document will open in a new window.  

4. Rename the document by clicking on the title (which defaults to “Untitled Document”)

5. You can start writing or you can copy and paste text into the document immediately.  It will save automatically as long as you are connected to the internet.