Dropbox+-+John+McDaniel



__** Description **__ Dropbox is a file hosting service that offers cloud storage and file synchronization amongst multiple personal devices. Dropbox allows users to create a special folder on each of their computers, which Dropbox then synchronizes so that it appears to be the same folder (with the same contents) regardless of which computer is used to view it. The files that are placed in this folder are also are accessible through a website and even more impressively on mobile phone apps.

__** My Experiences **__ I have found Dropbox to have a multitude of advantages to the educator. Never again do you have to worry about forgetting your flash drive at home, or risk the consequences of losing it. Just save your folders, docs, or presentations on your drive and on Dropbox. Those files will then be automatically transferred and synced to each device that you have installed Dropbox onto. In addition to computers, Dropbox also has an app available for mobile devices. This truly makes for a very versatile way to keep track of your data between classes, or when traveling to conferences.

__** Additional Benefits **__ In addition to the ability to keep track of your own files, Dropbox also allows for the user to share your files with others, even large files like videos. I have used this feature to share technical skills videos back and forth with members of my class. This sharing feature has many potential benefits. Imagine an entire class that was connected through Dropbox. It could act as a file sharing hub for the class, allowing users to provide feedback to one another for projects or for studying purposes even when outside of class.

One of the biggest advantages........its free. Try it out and explore some of its benefits.

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