Google Drive. Google has recently made substantial changes to what used to be called Google Documents. Google Drive comprises Docs, Sheets and Slides as well as Drive itself which is where your files are stored and applications like GMail, Google+ and others are closely linked in too, with seamless synchronisation.

As well as being at the heart of all that you do on a Chromebook, the new generation of laptops running the Chrome operating system, or on an Android tablet or smartphone, it can be utilised on almost any computer with an Internet connection for a wide range of tasks without any Office-type or image editing software, for instance, being needed on that computer.

In Google Drive, you can create new documents, spreadsheets and presentations instantly. Work together at the same time, on the same doc, and see changes as they appear.

Docs Docs - the new name for Google Documents (which, confusingly was also the name of the whole suite before becoming just the Word-like app!) - keeps everything and everyone on the same page. Add artichokes to a shared shopping list, or put the finishing touches on your business plan from the lobby before the meeting, right from your mobile device.

Two or more people can work on the same document at the same time.

Sheets Sheets - the new name for Google Spreadsheets - is more than just columns and rows. Don't just make a spreadsheet; share it to collaborate and stay organised together. Track your fitness plan, do fancy financial calculations with your team, or manage your fantasy league stats.

Slides Slides - previously Google Presentations - is good for shiny 6-pagers or 600 page snoozfests. Not only does it have everything you need to pull together an awesome presentation but you'll never have to hit "save" again.

Gmail Say goodbye to bulky email attachments. Send a link from Google Drive in Gmail and everyone has the same file, same version—automatically.

Google+

Your pictures in Google Drive are instantly available in Google+, so you’re never more than one click away from sharing with your circles.

Powerful search. Google Drive helps you get to your files faster. Search for content by keyword and filter by file type, owner and more. Google Drive can even recognise objects in your images and text in scanned documents.

View anything.

Open over 30 file types right in your browser—including HD video, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop—even if you don’t have the program installed on your computer.

Google Drive with your favorite apps. Create, open and share files from a variety of apps directly in Google Drive.

Share the way you want. You can share files or folders with anyone, and choose whether they can view, edit or comment on your stuff.

Start a discussion. Create and reply to comments to get feedback and make files more collaborative.

Go back in time.

Google Drive tracks every change you make—so when you hit the save button, a new revision is saved. You can look back as far as 30 days automatically, or choose a revision to save forever.

Marketing | Communications See Google Docs and Google+

Initial Assessment | Online tests See Google Forms

Induction | Programme content - Assessment - Maps and plans See Google Calendar and Google Forms. Maps and plans can also be created using Google Docs or, of course, Google Maps which includes various features for adding your organisation so that it is highlighted when anyone views that area and can provide useful services such as Directions and nearby amenities, all of which can be incorporated into a document, presentation or web site.

Planning | Targets and Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) See Google Forms and Calendar

Teaching and Learning | Presenting Information - Research - Web space See Google Docs, Forms and Google+

Assessment & Achievement | Monitoring - Digital Submission See Google Calendar, Docs and Forms

Reviewing Progress | Monitoring See Google Calendar and Forms