online data storage & documents lesson 3. lesson 3 – online documents in this lesson we will...
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Lesson 3 – Online documents In this lesson we will be covering:
Online documents Compression and expansion of files Advantages of using online software – collaborative
working, sharing documents and automatic backup Control of documents (version control, levels of access
and file permissions including read only, read/write and full control)
Internet key terms
So what is meant by the following terms?
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Uploading a file on the web like a video or text
A set of code to unlock a certain type of website or server
Downloading a file via the internet and saving onto the computer
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives Identify a range of data storage organisations Demonstrate as a team awareness of
File compression Online document collaboration Online software vs Standalone i.e. Google Docs vs Office Access Control
Literacy Objective Structure and organise your writing
File Compression
What is file compression?
Compression means to reduce the size of a data file for example a document, spread sheet, image, sound file etc.It is a good idea to compress large files because they can take up a lot of storage space on your hard disk. They will also take a long time to send as an attachment by email.
Attempt to zip a folder
Try to zip a folder Simply select a folder > right click > send to > compressed zipped
folder
Click thatYou should have found
the compressed
folder is reduced in
size
What are file permissions?
Discuss and match the file permissions to the correct sentence.Now you have downloaded the presentation you should
now make the match
Some Operating systems allow control over who can view, modify or execute files.
Additional task/ reading
File permissions
Write/discuss what permissions each of these people should have.
All access to the server
Some access and the ability to monitor the student
Limited access
Google Docs in Plain English
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRqUE6IHTEA
Your are going to be using Google Docs this lesson
Success Criteria – online softwareI will put you in pairs: One of you should create a Google Doc presentation Share this with the other member of the pair Add the following headings to your presentation:
File compression Online document collaboration Online software vs Standalone i.e. Google Docs vs Office Access Control
Split the four areas up between your partner (each partner will research and explain two areas)
Use chrome or internet explore
Create a set of 5 questions that you could ask the class to test their knowledge on this topic.
Plenary
Select 3 documents from your user area and compress these into a .zip file
Send the .zip file to your partner When you receive their .zip file view the contents and see
how these could be extracted Delete the zip files you created and downloaded