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Dropbox

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Name of App: Dropbox
Recommended Grade Level: All
Category: Storage
Platform: Both
Device Used On: iPod, iPad, Android, Computer
Cost of App: $0.00
Download Site: http://www.dropbox.com
Primary Use: Synchronize files across all computers and devices and access files from any computer/device that has Internet access or the web.

How App is used in classroom/gym:

Dropbox can simplify your life. Many of us own or use more than one computer or technology device, such as a smartphone or tablet. Dropbox provides you with access to any of your files from any computer/device and synchronizes them across all computers/devices. You must be connected to the Internet to synchronize your files. You can also log on to the Internet and access your dropbox account from any location.

You download dropbox to your computer and devices. You save your file into your dropbox on one computer/device and it is updated at all locations. Dropbox provides different options for file sharing. You can keep your files private, share them with selected people, or make them public.

Dropbox provides 2 GB of storage for free. You can upgrade to 50 GB of storage for $9.99.

Additional Comments:

One of the most useful applications. Always have access to your up-to-date files from any where. You can share files with other teachers easily as well as access your files from anywhere there is an Internet connections.


Submitted by Deb Wuest in Ithaca, NY.   Thanks for contributing to PE Central!   Posted on PEC: 1/29/2013 3:03:59 PM.   Viewed 77 times since 1/29/2013.

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Mark
Thursday, May 02, 2013

An awesome app. I don't have to use jump drives anymore. Just put my files in the dropbox folder and access them anywhere I have internet access.

 

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