Going to school is a really exciting time, whether you’re starting a brand new course, returning after a break, or taking your first steps in a new career, there’s so much to be enthusiastic about, but also a lot of preparations to make. So, if you’re heading back to school this year, take a moment to read our guide to hitting the ground running with Dropbox.
Here’s what’s included;
Get organized
Access your files when and where you need
Collaborate on team projects
Get familiar with Dropbox Dash
Never miss a beat with Dropbox Capture
Save time with Dropbox Replay
Get organized
If you’re taking classes this fall, or even if you’re teaching them, the best thing you could do is get yourself organized before you start. With Dropbox, this is really simple. First things first, you’re going to have a lot of files to manage so you’ll need to create some sort of folder system. You could start by creating a folder for each class, then in that folder create another subfolder for each topic. Then you can sort things by file type, day of the week, priority or by whatever way makes the most sense to you. This will help you be super organized and able to find all of your important documents at the drop of a mortarboard.
Organize your files with Dropbox
Have your files where you need them, when you need them
With Dropbox, you can have access to all of your important files wherever and whenever you need them. So, if you’re doing a bit of last-minute cramming on the bus or find yourself needing to make some quick edits to an essay, you can do it all easily with Dropbox. All you need to do, is make all of your most important files online-only and you’ll be able to access them at the touch of a button. This will also mean that these files won’t take up space on your hard drive.
Make your files online-only
Collaborate on team projects
Team projects are always a challenge, especially when some members of the team are a little less enthusiastic than others(there’s always at least one). With Dropbox, you can share all of those important files with everyone in your group, so nobody has any excuses for not getting all of the materials they need. You can also use a shared Paper doc, which allows you to create to-do lists with deadlines, meaning everyone always knows exactly what they have to do and when they have to do it. As if all of that wasn’t already enough to keep everyone in line, you can also see everyone's name beside their work and you can check the document’s history to dispel any fears of phantom deletions. You can read more on becoming a Paper pro here.
Creating a project timeline with Paper
Get familiar with Dropbox Dash
There’s a lot to keep track of when you’re studying. With everything from classes and lectures to remembering where you saved your latest set of notes, you could be forgiven for feeling like you need your very own personal assistant. Well, now thanks to Dropbox Dash, our AI powered universal search tool, it’s easier than ever to keep track of everything you’ve got going on.
Dash connects with the apps and tools you are using, meaning you can search all of your surfaces from one single place. You can even ask Dash questions and it'll give you answers with information summarized from your relevant files. You’ll also be able to create Stacks, which are bundles of information. These can include emails, files, articles, presentations, and things that folders or bookmarks normally can’t group together.
Never miss a beat with Dropbox Capture
Dropbox Capture allows you to record your screen, camera, and microphone. This can be really helpful if you need to create video messages for group projects or any sort of collaborative work. You can also use it the record online lectures or seminars, which you’ll be able to edit, watch back, and easily share with classmates. You can watch the video below to find out more about Capture. You can find out more about Capture here.
Screen record with Capture
Save time with Dropbox Replay
If you’re studying media or video production, or even if you’ve got some video based projects to work on, Dropbox Replay could seriously help you up your game. If you’re not familiar with Replay, it’s our video, image and audio review tool that allows you to mark up, comment on, and finalize projects with your tutors or classmates, completely streamlining the entire review and approval process. But that’s not all, Replay does so much more, find out more about some of our favorite features.
Leave comments with Dropbox Replay
Will you be using Dropbox for school?
What’s the one thing that slows you down the most when it comes to assignments, group projects, or organizing your studies? Let us know by leaving a comment below and we’ll see if we can help!
Love this piece Graham but I have to say, I had a moment of fear that I hadn't done my homework... but then I remembered I've been out of school for the best part of a decade.
I would have LOVED to be able to tag folks in shared projects back in the day!
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