1. Click HERE for the technical meaning of FILE SHARING.
2. There are different types of file sharing such as: photos, documents, slideshows/presentations, videos, and other computer files. They can be shared privately or publicly. Some are free with a max storage capacity, while others cost money.
3. Often, the provider/websites listed below serve as a form of "cloud storage" & gives the option to share as well.
4. Some popular examples of file sharing sites include: Dropbox, Google Drive, Office 365, iCloud, Flickr, Shutterfly, Photobucket, SlideShare, YouTube, & Vimeo but there are many more.
2. There are different types of file sharing such as: photos, documents, slideshows/presentations, videos, and other computer files. They can be shared privately or publicly. Some are free with a max storage capacity, while others cost money.
3. Often, the provider/websites listed below serve as a form of "cloud storage" & gives the option to share as well.
4. Some popular examples of file sharing sites include: Dropbox, Google Drive, Office 365, iCloud, Flickr, Shutterfly, Photobucket, SlideShare, YouTube, & Vimeo but there are many more.
5. Pattonville School District uses ownCloud for file storage/sharing.
Activity: Students, click HERE to download a picture I'm sharing with you from ownCloud. I have this picture stored on my ownCloud account & I have the ability to share it with others by providing a hyperlink.
Activity: Students, click HERE to download a picture I'm sharing with you from ownCloud. I have this picture stored on my ownCloud account & I have the ability to share it with others by providing a hyperlink.
6. Side Note:
- Keep in mind that the examples shared above have a main purpose and that is file storage/sharing, but some also have some social aspects as well, such as commenting on YouTube.
- There are many other sites and apps that are primarily meant for social networking, but they allow the ability to share some files in different ways. For instance, on Facebook you can share a link to a YouTube video or you can just upload your own video that you made & share that.
7. Activity: Complete the poll below.