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Presenter: Derek Kaufman Technology Resource Teacher Potomac Falls High School

Cloud-Based Collaboration: Administrators, Teachers, and Students Engaged Through Collaborative Projects. Presenter: Derek Kaufman Technology Resource Teacher Potomac Falls High School Loudoun County, VA, USA. Agenda. Presenter Introduction What is Cloud Computing? Pros & Cons

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Presenter: Derek Kaufman Technology Resource Teacher Potomac Falls High School

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  1. Cloud-Based Collaboration: Administrators, Teachers, and Students Engaged Through Collaborative Projects Presenter: Derek Kaufman Technology Resource Teacher Potomac Falls High School Loudoun County, VA, USA

  2. Agenda • Presenter Introduction • What is Cloud Computing? • Pros & Cons • How does “The Cloud” promote 21st Century teaching & learning? • Uses / Examples • For Students • For Teachers • For Administrators • How do I get into “The Cloud?” • Q & A

  3. Presenter Introduction • Professional Experience • Taught high school Spanish (1999 - 2007) • Technology Resource Teacher (2007- Present) • Education • B.A. in Spanish & Secondary Education, Gustavus Adolphus College • M.A.Ed. in Sports Administration, Tennessee State University • M.A.Ed. in Educational Technology Leadership, George Washington University

  4. What is Cloud Computing? • Virtualized / Web-based “on demand” service • Typically accessible via a web browser (IE, Firefox, Safari, Chrome) • Simple architecture • Front end (computer and browser) • Back end (computers, servers, data storage)

  5. Pros & Cons Pros • Flexible & affordable • Takes the workload off local machines • Easy to maintain • Save money • Go paperless Cons • Free or fee-based • Privacy • Management / Control • Reliability / Compatibility

  6. How does “The Cloud” promote 21st Century teaching & learning? NETS for Students • Demonstrate creativity and innovation • Communicate and collaborate • Conduct research and use information • Think critically, solve problems, and make decisions • Use technology effectively and productively ISTE NETS for Students http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-students.aspx

  7. Student Collaboration

  8. “Live” view of edits

  9. Who is viewing the document Stream of who is online/offline Chat window

  10. E-Portfolio Example Student-created video

  11. How does “The Cloud” promote 21st Century teaching & learning? NETS for Teachers • Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity • Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments • Model Digital-Age Work and Learning • Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility • Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership ISTE NETS for Teachers http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-teachers.aspx

  12. How does “The Cloud” promote 21st Century teaching & learning? NETS for Administrators • Visionary Leadership • Digital Age Learning Culture • Excellence in Professional Practice • Systemic Improvement • Digital Citizenship ISTE NETS for Administrators http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-administrators.aspx

  13. goo.gl/H4brb Hyperlinks to pages/sections in the packet

  14. Make edits “on the fly”

  15. goo.gl/hTTju

  16. Why Cloud Computing? COLLABORATE, COLLABORATE, COLLABORATE….AND SHARE!

  17. goo.gl/glQtX The Conference Board. "Are They Really Ready to Work?"  http://www.p21.org/. Partnership for 21st Century Skills, 2006. Web. 07 Nov. 2011. goo.gl/glQtX.

  18. Cloud Computing Options • Free and Fee-based • Google Apps for Education (goo.gl/g9mml) • Microsoft Live@edu(goo.gl/0fB8M) • Zoho(zoho.com) • Editgrid- spreadsheets only (editgrid.com) • Fee-based • Liferay(liferay.com)

  19. Contact Information Presenter: Derek Kaufman E-mail: Derek.Kaufman@lcps.org Skype: goal10dr27 Edmodo Google Apps Group Code: um40q7

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