Journal #4 Computing In The Clouds

Johnson, D. (09, December). Computing In The Clouds. Learning and Leading. Retrieved October 16, 2010, from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/digital-edition- december-janruary-2009-2010.aspx

Summary:
Cloud computing can be used to get away from expensive programs that can only be accessed from a specific computer. By using Internet based programs, one’s information can be accessed from any computer. The information can be accessed without having any specific programs and the information can be stored freely leaving needed hard drive room on your personal computer. A person does not need to be concerned with downloading software or their information getting erased because all information is stored elsewhere and there is no downloading. Others can also share information without having specific programs. Making documents into PDF can be opened without using programs, just the Internet.

Question #1 How can Cloud Computing help in the classroom?

By using Cloud Computing, students are able to use free web based programs in the school in order to accomplish their work. This saves the schools money from purchasing expensive programs. Also students can work on a computer at school, and then continue the work at home without worrying if they have the right computer programs.

Question #2 How can Cloud Computing help students in low-income areas?

Students in low-income areas can access information and continue their work from any computer. Students that are not able to afford a computer can use public computers in a library to continue their work, and they do not have to download programs onto a public computer or someone else’s computer.