Cloud Computing by Samantha Johnson

Personal Definition/Relfection

sajohnson2 — 2015-10-09 00:47:47 UTC

At first I thought the cloud was somewhere Apple stored my music, photos, and contacts, and then I watched the videos before class and realized that was just a small portion of what cloud computing meant. Cloud computing is when you access items such as documents and or files from the internet or "the cloud." Cloud computing was something I was already using in my classroom and for my PLN. In the classroom we use Google Classroom as a way to make assignments and they are normally completed on Google Drive. I did not quite understand the power of Google Drive until I got into this class and all of the options I had. I thought it was just a place for students to share documents with me. Boy was I wrong! In our PLN we use DropBox to share large files, and Google Drive to share files and for our PLCs. After class one, I added Diigo to all of my computers and am thankful I did because it helps me keep all of my bookmarks organized. I especially like the different tags you can use. Overall, cloud computing is a powerful tool, and I think I have just found the tip of the ice burg.

Drop Box

sajohnson2 — 2015-10-09 00:47:54 UTC

Drop Box was something I used in college, and here are some screen shots of my current Drop Box. This is from the dropbox.com

ISTE Standards

sajohnson2 — 2015-10-09 00:48:00 UTC

1C - Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students' conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes

1D - Model collaborative knowledge by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and other face-to-face and virtual environments

2B - Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress

2C - Customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources

3A - Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations

3B - Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation

Drop Box

sajohnson2 — 2015-10-15 02:41:48 UTC

This is a screen shot of the Drop Box folder installed on my home computer and school lat top.

Google Drive

sajohnson2 — 2015-10-15 02:44:05 UTC

Here is a screen shot of my Google Drive, I use drive to share documents between different computers, to share documents with coworkers, and students can share their work with me.

Google Classroom

sajohnson2 — 2015-10-15 02:45:35 UTC

This is a way for me to share documents with my students, and to create assignments. On this screen shot, you can see the mini lessons I have shared with my students in math.

Diigo

sajohnson2 — 2015-10-15 02:46:30 UTC

Diigo is an online tool to help organize your bookmarks. Like I said in my definition and reflection, the different tags help me keep my bookmarks organized. Using the different tools on Diigo is also amazing, I like highlighting and making notes and being able to view them later.

5+1 Website

sajohnson2 — 2015-10-16 00:07:44 UTC