Sharing Files

• ID: JIO-L07
• Type: Learning
• Audience: Learners
• Theme: Sharing, Collaboration

Sharing Information with Others

Computers help people create information.

Sometimes we also need to send or share that information with others.

Examples:

• Sending a document
• Sharing photos
• Sending a flyer
• Sharing school work
• Sending project materials

Sharing information helps people learn and work together.

Note

Technology becomes more useful when it helps people connect.

Ways Files Can Be Shared

Examples include:

• USB flash drive
• Email
• Phone applications
• Cloud storage
• Bluetooth
• Messaging applications

File Sharing Process

flowchart LR

A[Create File]

A --> B[Save File]

B --> C[Select File]

C --> D[Share File]

D --> E[Receiver Opens File]

flowchart LR

A[Create File]

A --> B[Save File]

B --> C[Select File]

C --> D[Share File]

D --> E[Receiver Opens File]

Example Situation

Imagine you created a community flyer.

You want to share it with:

• Friends
• Community members
• Teachers
• Organizations

You first:

1. Save the file

2. Find the file

3. Select the file

4. Share it

Activity

Think about these examples.

Which method could be used?

Situation	Possible Sharing Method
Giving school work to a friend nearby	__________
Sending information to another town	__________
Moving photos between computers	__________
Sending a community flyer	__________

Practice Activity

If a computer is available:

1. Open a folder.

2. Select a file.

3. Observe the options available.

4. Identify any sharing options.

5. Discuss where the file could be sent.

Reflection

Think about these questions:

1. Why do people share files?

2. Which sharing methods have I used before?

3. Which method would I like to learn more about?

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“Sharing knowledge helps communities grow.”