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Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing. By Heather, Cindy, Lisa and Allison. What is Cloud Computing?. The “cloud” refers to surplus computing resources that are available from specialized data centers that power the world’s largest websites and web services. - The Horizon Report 2010.

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Cloud Computing

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  1. Cloud Computing By Heather, Cindy, Lisa and Allison

  2. What is Cloud Computing? The “cloud” refers to surplus computing resources that are available from specialized data centers that power the world’s largest websites and web services. - The Horizon Report 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRi4vPO4DYY

  3. Three Areas of Development • Cloud-based Applications – serve a single function Examples: Gmail, Quicken Online • Development Platforms – offer infrastructure on which applications are built Examples: Google App Engine, Heroku, Joyent • Massive Computing Resources – offer computing resources without a development plan; used for intensive computing and for research tasks Examples: Amazon’s Elastic Compute Cloud, GoGrid

  4. Benefits of Cloud Computing? • Inexpensive way of storing and sharing data • Fills the technology gap in schools that may have hardware but lack software • Collaboration • Convenient way to interact with people across the globe

  5. Cloud Computing in Education • Utilized by both faculty and students in universities • Currently being used at the administrative level in K-12 schools

  6. Cloud Computing in the Classroom • Writing Assignments • Research Projects • Wikis • Published Podcasts • YouTube and TeacherTube • Google Docs • Dropbox • Classroom Websites • Shutterfly and Snapfish

  7. Cloud Computing and the Future • When will the full potential of cloud computing be met? • Will it remain free or low cost? • Will there be grants or funding available?

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