Description #
Dropbox is a cloud storage service that allows users to store files securely online and access them virtually anywhere with an Internet connection. Beyond simple storage, Dropbox offers a variety of features designed to make file syncing, sharing, and collaboration between workgroup members easier. You don’t need to have a Dropbox account to access your shared files and folders.
Dropbox allows granular control over access in edit or read mode.
How to get it #
Why recommended #
Pros #
– Ease of sharing and collaboration, granular permissions
– Compatible with various file types, automatic saving
– Integration with third-party apps, API for custom integrations
– Free, with competitive prices for Plus and Family plans
Cons #
– Limited storage space (2 GB)
– Limited support for editing certain file types
– Advanced features available only through subscription
– Limited integration with some educational platforms, learning curve
Application to the VET Area #
Training
Work-based training
Tutoring and accompaniment
Support for business creation
Level #
Explorer
How to use this tool #
In the area of Training, Dropbox offers storage space for organizing and managing educational materials and, in general, documentation. It enables collaboration between team members and with students.
In the area of Work-Based Training, tutors can use Dropbox to share guides, manuals and additional teaching and training material with learners.
Mentors and tutors involved in work support processes have the opportunity to share the contents of orientation, training and information paths with learners in real time, collaborating online in the drafting and review of documents and other files.
In the context of supporting self-entrepreneurship and business creation, Dropbox can assist in the collaborative planning and implementation of tasks and projects.
Training #
– Enables sharing, organizing and archiving of learning materials and other resources and documents
– It allows the creation of digital training portfolios
– Allows you to assign tasks and collaborate on their implementation, via the collaborative editing functionality (Dropbox Paper)
– Enables activity tracking, via the Dropbox Paper feature
Work-based training #
– Enables sharing, organizing and archiving of learning materials and other resources and documents
– It allows the creation of digital training portfolios
– Allows you to assign tasks and collaborate on their implementation, via the collaborative editing functionality (Dropbox Paper)
– Enables activity tracking, via the Dropbox Paper feature
Tutoring and support for job placement #
– Allows you to assign tasks and collaborate on their implementation, via the collaborative editing functionality (Dropbox Paper)
– Enables activity tracking, via the Dropbox Paper feature
– Enables electronic signature of documents and contracts (Dropbox Sign)
Support for self-entrepreneurship and business creation #
– Allows you to assign tasks and collaborate on their implementation, via the collaborative editing functionality (Dropbox Paper)
– Enables activity tracking, via the Dropbox Paper feature
– Enables electronic signature of documents and contracts (Dropbox Sign)
Practical Resources #
Dropbox – Video guide to online storage
1:41 min
Dropbox and Canvas: Streamlining collaboration in education
00:58 min
How to Send and Track Documents Online | Dropbox Sign | Dropbox
1:16 min
Further reading and suggestions #
– Dropbox Tutorial for Students and Teachers
– Tips for Teachers and the Paperless Classroom
– How to Use Dropbox in the Classroom
– How to Use Dropbox
– Dropbox video tutorials
