1. Student & Teacher Google Apps for Education First Steps for Students

2. Sign In www.google.com or access via Quick Links on www.garnetvalleyschools.com www.google.com FirstLast@garnetvalley.org Password: 1st 3 UPPERCASE characters of your last name Your Student ID Uncheck the “Stay Signed in” option on shared computers. When using Quick Links from school’s websites – do not enter e-mail “@garnetvalley.org” – it’s already there. Just use username: FirstLast www.garnetvalleyschools.com CAP12345

3. Create a Folder Click on ‘Drive’ Click ‘Create’ Choose Folder Name the folder – Consider Last Name First Name Period Subject Assignment – Naming your folder is important for file management. Files will be sorted alphabetically. – Your teacher may specify how to name a folder for a class. OR

4. Share Folder There are a few ways you can share a folder or file. (here is one) Right click on your folder and choose share. Start typing in the e-mail address with whom you wish to share with. Select the rights using the drop down arrow. (edit, view or comment)

5. Create and Share a Document Just as you did to create your folder, click on create and choose ‘document’ – The location of your document will depend on where you are when you click create. – If you have “My Drive” selected, it will be at the uppermost file location (see red text on drive list.) – If you have a folder selected, it will be in the folder. Google’s document file is similar to Word but you use an internet browser when working. Find and share your document, just as you did for your folder. You’ll be asked to name you file first. Close out of the internet tab to close your document.

6. REMEMBER TO SIGN OUT Take some time to browse around Google and familiarize yourself with the features, links and buttons. Use the ‘help’ button to find interesting articles.