Robert WorkmanSouthern Connecticut State Universityworkmanr1@southernct.edu

Prepared for presentation at the: World Conference on E-LearningNew Orleans, LouisianaTuesday October 28, 2014 1:00 pm

A Course Portfolio Using Google Drive

Abstract A Google Drive based course portfolio system was used in an introduction to computing course. Documents, slideshow presentations, forms, spreadsheets, and HTML files were included in the student portfolios. Students created folders that contained their work for each grading period. Access permission was given to the instructor who could open the portfolio and view, run, comment on, and grade the assignments. This presentation will discuss the strengths and challenges of using a Google Drive based course portfolio system as a teaching tool.

Course Syllabus with Links to Assignments and Student Homepages

Links to Student Course Homepages

Student Homepage With Links to Assignments

Assignments May Be Saved in Google Drive or in External Addressable Web Space

Link to a Google Drive file.

Link to an external web page.

An Assignment Saved in Google Drive

A Word file saved in Google Drive. The file can be downloaded, printed, and shared

Link Sharing Options

The Student Assignment Directory is Private for the instructor only

What Others Can Do With Files

Student files can be edited by the instructor

Google Drive Tutorials

Google Drive Video Tutorials

Google Drive Pros and ConsPros Cons

● Available● Free● Mac, PC Independent● Intuitive ● Does a lot● Good Tutorials

○ Text○ Video

● Updated

● Change without notice

● Network dependent● Not as refined as

some alternatives

Robert WorkmanSouthern Connecticut State Universityworkmanr1@southernct.edu

Prepared for presentation at the: World Conference on E-LearningNew Orleans, LouisianaTuesday October 28, 2014 1:00 pm

A Course Portfolio Using Google Drive