Post Your Photos on Google Drive and Share them with Others Using Your Iphone

Today my students and I began to use Google Drive in our classroom. We had our art docent work with them to create some really cool art projects using rubber gloves and repetitive patterns. I decided to take a picture of each student wearing their glove since it would be difficult to post them on the wall in the hallway.

I wanted to find a way for the students to put their pictures on the websites they're creating (we have a page where they can share work they're proud of). I used my iPad (you could use an iPhone just as easily). I uploaded the pictures to a folder that I had shared with the students. Within seconds they were all browsing each other's photos. I could hear sounds of amazement around the entire room.

I also found out that I could skip the step of uploading and have my phone post the photo into a google folder immediately! My students and I tested it out and it took 5 seconds from the time I took the picture to the time they could see it in their docs folder I shared with them! I'll give you a quick summary of how I posted the photo with both methods.

How to upload photos that are already on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch

1. Go to the App Store and download the "Google Drive" app. Log in to your account using your school email and active directory password.
2. Create a folder in your Google Drive and share it with all of your students. You only have to do this once a school year. Now any file or folder you put inside this shared folder can be viewed (or edited if given permission) by your students. I created a photos folder inside of the shared folder because I plan to post other stuff for students to see as well.
3. Navigate into the folder where you want the photos stored (be sure it's within the shared folder you created in step #2.
4. Touch the "+" sign in the upper right-hand corner of the screen, then select "Upload Photos or Videos". You can select as many photos as you'd like by touching each. Click the check mark in the corner once you're finished. That's it! As soon as the photos upload, your students, or whoever you shared the folder with, can see them!

How to Add the Photos you take Instantly to Google Drive

1. Follow Steps 1-3 in the directions above.
2. Touch the "+" sign in the upper right-hand corner of the screen, then select "Use Camera".
3. Take a photo (or video). If the photo is acceptable, touch "use photo". Now your photo is on your drive and shared.

My mind is spinning with all the ways I'll be using this feature this year! Feel free to add your idea as to how this function can be used in the comments below. Happy sharing!