Journal #4 Computing in the Clouds/ Nets-T 3 & 5

Journal #4 Computing in the Clouds

Johnson, Doug. (2009). Computing in the clouds. Learning and leading with technology, 37(December/January 09/10), Retrieved from http://iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/issues/Computing_in_the_Clouds.aspx

Nets-T #3
Nets-T #5

The author Doug uses his article, “Computing in the Clouds” to present a whole new way of learning inside and outside the classroom. He examines and presents the idea of requiring students to purchase a low cost netbook for about $250 and compose, save and interact via “the cloud”. This means that instead of using applications, students can use google docs, flickr, delicious and be able to access and work on any project…anywhere, no matter what computer. The three things that each student would need are netbook, web browser, ant-virus, and spyware. According to Doug, these would be the only necessary accessories for each student to be efficient in their studies.

Question#1: In addition to the students’ necessary accessories, what would each teacher require?
Answer#1: It would be necessary that each educator have training on how to use this type of learning inside the classroom. It is also important that the teachers are proficient in using all computer technology!

Question#2: How could students use their netbooks at home?
Answer#2: Teachers could assign homework from online websites, in addition to technology-based projects.