Monthly Archives: October 2016

Cloud Found

Cloudware technology such as Flickr, Picasa, and Google Docs provides a unique opportunity for collaboration in the educational environment.  When I began to use Google Documents, I was pleasantly surprised on how easy it was to navigate this app.  This app looked a lot like a Word Document but simpler and much more user-friendly.  Moreover, I notice the popularity of Google Doc among my colleagues and high school students alike.  Just recently I taught my students how to save the research information including the text and pictures in the Google doc when they were preparing the Biome Project presentation.  The fact that all Google applications are automatically saved in the cloud such as Google Drive prevents the loss of any materials, thereby increasing the security and accessibility of any document or a presentation.   For example, I graded students’ research as prep work for the final project by looking at the Google Document they created with their partners. No documents was ever lost or misplaced, and students could no longer use the excuses to cover up their flop. 

In addition, Cloudware delivers the marvelous opportunity to collaborate, create, and problem-solve a variety of challenges.  The application may be immediately updated by the people who are participating in the group project, professional development, or other type of collaboration.  The process of immediate feedback, live updates, and active contribution enables us to interact and publish with peers, communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.  All of these important skills prepare students for the real-world jobs and environment where problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic planning are valued more than ever. 

For more information on Cloud ware technology Check out the video below: