Description #
Microsoft OneDrive aims to support archiving processes, offering a secure and accessible solution. It offers connection and interoperability between different devices, to simplify document management and processing. It offers users free cloud storage. It is also characterized as a data backup solution. It offers advanced features, such as document scanning with OCR technology and integration with Office apps (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
How to get it #
Why recommended #
Pros #
– Accessible everywhere
– Real-time collaboration, granular permissions
– Compatible with Microsoft Office formats, automatic saving
– Two-factor authentication, encryption
– Supports accessibility features, multilingual
– Seamless integration with Microsoft 365, Teams
Cons #
– Limited free storage
– Some features may require subscription, Microsoft account required
– Limited support for non-Microsoft file types, limited offline access
– Some additional features require subscription
Application to the VET Area #
Training
Work-based training
Tutoring and accompaniment
Support for business creation
Level #
Explorer
How to use this tool #
As for VET Training, Microsoft OneDrive serves as a versatile platform to organize course materials and facilitate collaboration. Instructors can use OneDrive to store slides, handouts and reference materials, ensuring easy access for students. Additionally, OneDrive integration with Microsoft 365 applications allows trainers to create and edit documents using tools, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. OnDrive enables real-time collaboration to develop and refine curriculum materials.
In the field of Work-Based Training, Microsoft OneDrive allows the creation and updating of shared folders containing procedural guides, checklists, manuals, presentations in different formats (text, audio, video, etc.) and other documentation. OneDrive’s granular permissions help you control access to sensitive information while promoting collaboration between team members.
In the field of Support to work inclusion and job placement, One Drive offers real-time collaboration features, which can be used for the definition and joint development of objectives and action plans, as well as for monitoring activities and outcomes.
From the point of view of supporting self-entrepreneurship and business creation, One Drive offers various collaborative functions, useful in creative development and planning paths. OneDrive integration with Microsoft Office apps lets you create professional-looking documents, presentations, and spreadsheets.
Training #
– Enables sharing, organizing and archiving of learning materials and other resources and documents
– It allows the creation of digital training portfolios
– It allows you to assign tasks and collaborate on their implementation, using the collaborative editing functionality
– Enables activity monitoring and outcome evaluation, via the Microsoft Forms tool
Work-based training #
– Enables sharing, organizing and archiving of learning materials and other resources and documents
– It allows the creation of digital training portfolios
– It allows you to assign tasks and collaborate on their implementation, using the collaborative editing functionality
– Enables activity monitoring and outcome evaluation, via the Microsoft Forms tool
Tutoring and support for job placement #
– Enables sharing, organizing and archiving of training materials and other resources and documents
– It allows, through collaborative editing and commenting functions, real-time support and interaction
– It allows you to assign tasks and collaborate on their implementation, using the collaborative editing functionality
– Enables activity monitoring and outcome evaluation, via the Microsoft Forms tool
Support for self-entrepreneurship and business creation #
– Enables sharing, organizing and archiving of training materials and other resources and documents
– It allows, through collaborative editing and commenting functions, real-time support and interaction
– It allows you to assign tasks and collaborate on their implementation, using the collaborative editing functionality
– Enables activity monitoring and outcome evaluation, via the Microsoft Forms tool
Practical Resources #
OneDrive Student & Teacher Guide
5:00 min
OneDrive for Education
44:26 min
Microsoft OneDrive: The Future of File Management is Here
29:04 min
Further reading and suggestions #
– Use OneDrive in Microsoft 365
– How to Use OneDrive for Education
– 365 Learning Portal: OneDrive
– Organize your files in OneDrive
– Should I save files to OneDrive or SharePoint?
