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Have you ever used a cloud-based technology in your classroom? How about for personal use? Please share below your comments on your experiences using cloud-based technology. If you haven't, how has this blog peaked your interest in using cloud-based technology in your classroom?
Angela,
ReplyDeleteI heard about "the cloud" a few years ago, but didn't really understand it, or have the occasion to use it until one of the master's classes I took required a project that needed to be created using Google drive. I learned so much about it through that course, and I am looking for ways to incorporate its use with my students. Though they are very young, I think that it would benefit them greatly if they were introduced to using the cloud. Very informative blog!
Hi Michele,
DeleteI have struggled with the idea if my middle school students could handle using a Cloud, but I think they are ready for it. It amazes me how good they are at handling technology. While the initial set up with usernames is the toughest part, the advantages of having student work saved online, with no risk of losing papers is wonderful!
Great blog.
ReplyDeleteHave you ever used a cloud-based technology in your classroom? I implemented Google drive in my classroom last year and I LOVE it! The students love it as well. I have them submit/share assignments with me through Google drive so I can comment and view their progress. Thanks for the link to the article, "10 Things every teacher should know how to do with Google Docs," I learned a few new tips.
How about for personal use? I have used cloud based storage for my personnel photos for many years.
Lisa,
DeleteI have used Dropbox for personal files before and found it to be very easy and a life saver when we moved! I could rely on accessing my files from anywhere with internet. Our students are in the works of getting Google accounts, from there I can implement it in my classroom. We do use Schoology, which is not a cloud, but has storage and collaborative space. My students submit their assignments through Schoology and I love how I can grade their work and comment in a timely manner without having to take home a stack of papers!
You are correct, no stacks of papers to carry around and you can grade, comment and return assignments efficiently. I love the fact that I can share documents with colleagues and we can all work on the document simultaneously.
DeleteLisa,
DeleteI have to admit that handing back papers in a timely manner is a weakness of mine, even if I do grade the assignment right away. Using an online way to submit and grade assignments, eliminates my forgetfulness to hand back work!
Angela -
ReplyDeleteClouds completely amaze me! How our work is trapped seemingly in mid air is fascinating. I have used clouds for my Masters course work and love it. It is so convenient - I can access my work at home or at work - and on any computer!
I have not yet had my students use a cloud - but have set up a Google Drive in a course I previously took. It seems very easy for students to use!
Have you had success using clouds in your classroom - specifically what for ?
I am trying to think of ways to use a cloud in a math classroom.....
Nice blog!
Cait,
DeleteI have used the Cloud for both professional and personal use. Professionally, it has allowed teachers in my content level across my school and district continually work on common assessments. On a school level, it has provided an easy to access work space to record data, especially when it comes to documenting information for IST. Personally, using Dropbox has helped a lot with a recent move I made since I did not have access to my hard drive on my computer. In math, I can see your students accessing screencasts of you instructing how to complete a type of math problem. At home students could log into the cloud and get notes and step by step directions, without the reminder to bring their paper notes from school home. It could also help parents stay in the loop of what their child is learning.
More great ideas! Using the cloud to share assessments is a great idea! It also makes it easy for other teachers to edit. Thanks for the ideas for math! I like the idea of creating screencasts of instruction that students can reference at home or after school hours.
DeleteGlad you could use the cloud to ease your move - sure makes a lot of things more convenient!
Cait,
DeleteI don't know why I waited so long to try screencasting for my classroom! Being able to demonstrate skills to students or screencasting PowerPoint presentations have helped struggling and absent students. The cloud can provide a space for them to be stored and easily accessibly.
Hi, Angela! I really enjoyed your blog! The videos that you included were very helpful in understanding exactly what the cloud is and how it works. I have found that storing things in the cloud has been incredibly helpful, especially when I've forgotten to print something at home on my personal laptop and I need it for school. Because my own technology doesn't match what is used at school, I need the cloud to make accessing certain documents easier.
ReplyDeleteI am grateful to have learned about Google Drive in pursuing this postgraduate degree. I had no idea how useful and reliable it would be in completing my coursework!
Like Rodney, I have found myself desperately needing something at home - and was without my flash drive! A cloud could certainly help here. My usual technique is to search my mail and look for sent or received files - how annoying! I definitely need to get my cloud up and running with my counterpart.
DeleteCait,
DeleteI am guilty of searching past mail too! Try creating a Google Drive folder for work and you'll see how easy it is to access files from anywhere. I love that it automatically saves changes!!
Rodney,
DeleteDoes your school have a cloud-server that all teachers use or do you just use the Google Drive account from this program? There are so many advantages for whole schools creating Google accounts that would simplify the process of working from home as you mentioned above!