Cloud Computing

Definition
1. Storing
2. Accessing
  Annotations:
  - Storing and accessing data and program over the Internet instead of your computer's hard drive.
3. the word "cloud" is just a metaphor
Characteristics
1. Broad Network Access
2. On Demand Service
3. Resource Pooling
Application
1. Computer
2. Smartphone
3. Laptop
4. Tablet
5. Database
6. Server
Advantages
1. Backup
2. Storage
3. Accessibility
4. Collaboration
How Cloud Computing Helps Schools
1. Potential Cost Savings
  Annotations:
  - cheaper option for schools that face funding cuts yet still have to invest in technology to improve learning standards.
2. Increase Engagement and Productivity
  1. mobility and flexibility
3. Privacy and Security Concerns
Disadvantages
1. Data Security
2. Unsolicited Advertising
Why Cloud Computing
1. No more carrying around devices
  1. Thumbdrives
  2. CD
2. Easy Access
  1. Lesson plans
  2. Grades
  3. Notes
  4. PowerPoint Slides
3. Stability
4. Shareability
  1. Can share all of your files that you have stored
  2. You just need to share the link
5. Collaboration
  1. Pair work
  2. Group work
6. Trackability
  1. Can save multiple revisions of doc that can be trace back

Resource summary

	Created by diyanaradzi about 9 years ago