Do the Two Step to Protect Your Google Drive, Dropbox, and Box Files

Cloud storage of files is one of my favorite aspects of the modern Internet. Cloud storage services make it easy to access all of my important files from any computer and most mobile devices. And for students cloud storage eliminates the I forgot my flashdrive excuse for not having an assignment ready for class.

The potential problem with cloud storage, and any other online service for that matter, is having your account compromised. One way to make it more difficult for your account to be compromised is to enable two-step authentication.

Two-step authentication for a Google account requires entering a verification code that Google sends to your cell phone. Click here for directions or watch this video to learn more.


If you're a Dropbox user you can activate two-step authentication for your account. Click here for directions or watch the Tekzilla video below to learn more.


Other than Google Drive, Box has become my favorite cloud storage service over the last few months. This week Box added the option to enable two-step authentication for your account. Click here for directions for enabling two-step authentication on Box.

The Most Popular Free Technology for Teachers Posts of the Week

Morrison reminds us that winter is coming.

This week I spent a day presenting on the campus of Bowling Green State University. Thank you to everyone who came out. It was great to meet so many people who have been following my blog. 

As I do every week, I've compiled a list of the most popular posts of the week. And here they are...

1. ScootPad - Students Practice Skills from Any Device and Teachers Get Feedback

2. Seven Whiteboard Tools for Teachers and Students

3. Keeping Up With Google Apps - My "Secret" Method

4. Eight Alternatives to Buying Scientific Calculators

5. Silk Slides - An Easy Way to Discuss and Share Slides

6. iBrainstorm - Shared Brainstorming on iPads

7. Jump Share - Simple Drag & Drop File Sharing

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