Schools in the Cloud (Workshop)
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The session discusses the implication of hosted computer applications and resources on school library programs and the role of the school librarian.
I. What is "cloud computing" and what are its advantages? What are some common examples of cloud computing in today's schools and libraries? 7 cloud-based tools that can make every educator more productive.
7 Cloud-based apps for everyone:
- E-mail, calendar, contacts: Gmail, Yahoo!, Zoho and web-based versions of desktop programs like Outlook
- File storage Dropbox, Evernote, Skydrive, SugarSync or GoogleDrive (PPT of this workshop in shared Dropbox folder.)
- Dropbox and Evernote competencies
- Productivity tools: GoogleDocs, Zoho, Office 365
- Wikis: Wikispaces, PBWorks
- Online bookmarking sites, Diigo, Delicious
- Multimedia sharing: Slideshare, YouTube personal channels
- Photosharing: Flickr, Shutterfly, Smugmug
Bonus tool: Meeting scheduling: Doodle
II. 7 cloud-based library and classroom resources.
- Hosted library catalogs
- Social book sites (Shelfari,LibraryThing, GoodReads)
- E-books online (Mackin Via, Project Gutenberg, International Children's Digital Library)
- Online calendars and schedules
- Facebook fan pages (example) Carl Harvey's Facebook page for parents: https://www.facebook.com/northlmc
- Wikis
- CMS (Moodle)
III. GoogleApps for Education. 7 ways educators are maximizing its use.
- E-mail and groups
- Custom calendars that can be embedded
- Collaborative writing tools (Our Team - group editing)
- Forms (Request a book, survey)
- Google video and video tutorials - Your personal YouTube channel
- Apps as part of IT/IL curriculum
- Templates
IV. Transparency: What it is and how it can be enhanced with the cloud. 7 ways to become a more transparent teacher.
- Put your schedule online
- Put your budget online
- Put your newsletter online
- Put your goals and objectives online
- Put your policies, rules, and guidelines online
- Put your advisory committee minutes online
- Put surveys and polls online
VI. Closing, review and Q&A
Resources:
Resources:
“Computing in the Clouds” Leading & Learning, Dec/Jan 2009/10.
"Where are the savings in using GoogleApps?" Blue Skunk Blog, February 5, 2010
"The Changing Role of Tech Support" Blue Skunk Blog, March 14, 2010
"The Changing Role of the CTO" Blue Skunk Blog, November 16, 2010
"Boiling frogs, GoogleApps and School Change," Blue Skunk Blog, Sept 26, 2011
"10 Sentences You'll Never Hear Google Students/Teachers Say," Blue Skunk Blog, February 4, 2013
Letters to parents, teachers, and students about GoogleApps for Education.
Transparency and Trust, LMC June 2012
100+ Registration Free Tools for Students
15 Free Tools for Sharing and Storing Files
5 Essential GoogleDrive Skills for Teachers (Byrne)
GoogleApps Security and Privacy FAQ
10 tips for moving your organization to Google Ask the Gooru
Henry Thiele answers some questions about FERPA and HIPPA and GoogleApps for Education, April 2012
Hacked! (Is Google secure?), Atlantic Magazine, November 2011.
US DoE's Privacy Technical Assistance Center, Cloud Computing