Title: Activity 3.1 - File sharing
Course: Storage and Access of Digital Resources > Section: Topic 3: Storing of Digital Resources

Aim: To enhance your understanding of online file-sharing technology and practices.

Motivation: To learn how to share large files in different formats with your colleagues, either individually, or in groups working on a common project.

Task: Share a file online.

Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)

Tools: Discussion forum;

Resources: Flickr OR SlideShare; Google Drive or Dropbox.

Who: Please undertake this activity in pairs.

What to do:

a)      If you have not already signed up to EITHER Google Drive OR Dropbox, you need to do so now. (Individually)

b)      Develop a coherent document outlining the step-by-step process to start using the photo sharing site Flickr OR the slide sharing host platform SlideShare.

c)      Now choose a partner to work with for this activity.

d)      Upload your document to your Google Drive OR DropBox account. Share the document with your partner (you will need their email address).

e)      You and your partner should confirm that you have access to each other’s documents.

f)       Describe your challenges in undertaking this activity within a post to the discussion forum, including the link to your document to share with the group.

Feedback/response: (peer review)

- Constructively comment on at least other person’s contribution;
- Read the other peoples’ responses to your own contribution and reflect on the comments.
- By the end of the discussion, you should have a clear idea of how to use a file sharing application, and where you can host certain types of resources.

Assessment:

Completing this activity will count towards your course portfolio.