Cloud ComputingWhat is it?Cloud computing is the concept of
where a large number of computers are connected to a large storage
computer, where each individual user can access certain
areas.Though this can be miss leadingAs Shown in a DiagramAll
computers connect can connect to a cloud service
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Cloud Storage ServicesWe have a variety of different free to use
cloud storage services such as:Google
DriveDropboxFacebookMicrosoftYou might have been using them though
its not always obvious that you haveFeatures Of ThemSome Key
Features are:File Storage and backup Certain sites such as Facebook
only allow image & video storageHelps prevent loss of
informationTeaching is becoming more dependent on technology with
file storage services such as Dropbox and Google Drive you have a
lower chance of loosingTeaching resourcesStudents have a lower
chance of loosing workCollaborative workWhat is it?The process of
where 2 or more users are working as part of a group.E.g. 2 school
kidsCollaborative working in schoolWorking as a group can be tricky
especially within a schoolCollaboration can be used within cloud
technology to share files and work on the same document
simultaneouslyKey Software and some of its features in
collaboration - DropboxSharing documents and areas to specific
usersAccessing the same document and updating it for all
usersSynchronising between all computers the system is installed
onKey Software and some of its features in collaboration Google
DriveSharing documents and areas to specific usersAccessing the
same document and updating it for all usersSynchronising between
all computers the system is installed onOne special feature google
documents has which others dont necessarily haveAll collaborative
users can access the same document at the same time and make
changes where theyre all updated in real time
