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The document discusses using cloud computing applications in education. It defines cloud computing as hosted services over the Internet and lists the main types as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). Some advantages of using cloud apps are that they require no installation, are accessible from any device, allow for collaboration, and are often free or low-cost. However, cloud apps also have disadvantages like lack of control over the server and reliance on internet connectivity. The document then provides examples of specific cloud apps that could be used to create an "eCase" digital portfolio for students, and explains how the apps can be embedded into the website using custom HTML widgets
Atmi2011
- 1. Is Your Class in the “Cloud”? Stefani Langol Associate Professor Music Education Berklee College of Music slangol@berklee.edu http://atmi2011.weebly.com/
- 2. Life as We Knew It!
- 3. What is the “Cloud”? The “cloud” is a general term for anything that involves delivering hosted services over the Internet. 1. Infrastructure-as-a- Service (IaaS) 2. Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) 3. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
- 4. Why use the cloud? No installation, configuration, or maintenance is necessary Not platform specific Anything you create using a cloud application can be stored in the cloud Free or pay-for-service The ability to share and collaborate online with other people
- 5. Some Disadvantages You do not have control over the server, software, or security Your data is in the hands of a third-party company Relies totally on network connections – no network or bogged down network, no or slow access Service can lack advanced features of software Students need unique login and password – there are some exceptions Sometimes things just don’t work as expected, or change without notice
- 6. Online Course Overview To use a variety of cloud computing services which will allow the student to create a website that functions as digital briefcase (which we call an eCase). Its purpose is similar to an electronic portfolio, and will contain elements that represent the student, what they are currently actively doing and pursuing, and showcase all important coursework from the class, as well as work from other MUED and Core classes.
- 7. Apps We’re Using Weebly PBWorks Noteflight Sound Cloud Podomatic Slideshare | Prezi Picnik | SumoPaint Google Jing
- 8. What’s in the eCase? Home About: Biography | Statement of Purpose Digital Media Projects: Podcast | PPT or Prezi | YouTube | Screencast Lesson Resources: Noteflight | SoundCloud Calendar Webliography Blog Reflection
- 9. How Does it Work? The power of the Custom HTML widget Each of the cloud apps we use can be embedded (shared) into Weebly by simply copying and pasting the particular cloud app’s embed code into Weebly’s Custom HTML widget.
- 10. How Does it Work? Let’s take a look… Weebly http://atmi2011.weebly.com/
- 11. Thank You! I’d love to hear what you are doing in your classes using cloud apps. Contact me anytime at: Stefani Langol Associate Professor Music Education Berklee College of Music slangol@berklee.edu