Sharing a Google Doc with a group of peers for collaboration

'''Go to https://drive.google.com'''

Insert your Google login details

You must use your school google account This uses your s-number e-mail address.

Click 'Sign-In'

Once logged in your screen should look somewhat like this

If you are still in the 'old' Google Drive click on the cogwheel and select to use the new Google Drive

You can toggle between list and grid view by pressing the list or grid icon

If you do not yet have a document make a new one by selecting 'New'

Otherwise open the document you want to share by double clicking on it

In your document click on the blue 'Share' button in the top right corner

This works for all Google Docs-documents, spreadsheets, presentations, etc..., and not just for a document as shown here

A box should pop-up o your screen asking you to enter names or email addresses. Please click the 'Advanced' button at the bottom right corner to go to the advanced settings.

While you can share the document from this screen it is important to see how to use the Advanced share as it gives you more control over your document!

You will see a larger pop-up on your screen titles 'Sharing setting'. Under 'Invite people:' enter the names or email addresses of your friends separated by a comma

Make sure to be using your school Google account (S-Number address) and your friend's school e-mails. Google should auto-complete the search for your friends if you enter their name

Untick the box to 'Notify people via email', unless of course you want your peers to receive an e-mail to notify them that the document is shared with them

To the right of the selected e-mail addresses click on the blue text with the arrow and select 'Can edit'

Once completed click on 'OK' (or 'Send' if you chose to notify them via email)

You should now see the name and e-mail of the friends with whom the document is shared with below your own details

If everything is correct press 'Done' to return to your document