cloud computing

Presents guidance on implementing new technology tools to create a learner-centered, self-paced classroom, as well as strategies on using cloud technology to create personalized education for students, and real-life case studies and activities showing how to apply this book's strategies to one's own classroom.

"In this much-anticipated book from acclaimed blogger Vicki Davis (Cool Cat Teacher), you'll learn the key shifts in writing instruction necessary to move students forward in today's world. Vicki describes how the elements of traditional writing are being reinvented with cloud-based tools. Instead of paper, note taking, filing cabinets, word processors, and group reports, we now have tools like ePaper, eBooks, social bookmarking, cloud syncing, infographics, and more. Vicki shows you how to select the right tool, set it up quickly, and prevent common mistakes. She also helps you teach digital citizenship and offers exciting ways to build writing communities where students love to learn. Special Features: Essential questions at the start of each chapter to get you thinking about the big ideas A chapter on each of the nine essential cloud-based tools--ePaper and eBooks; digital notebooks; social bookmarking; cloud syncing; cloud writing apps; blogging and microblogging; wikis and website builders; online graphic organizers and mind maps; and cartoons and infographics A wide variety of practical ways to use each tool in the classroom Alignments to the Common Core State Standards in writing Level Up Learning--a special section at the end of each chapter to help you review, reflect on, and apply what you've learned Writing tips to help you make the best use of the tools and avoid common pitfalls A glossary of key terms discussed in the book Useful appendices, including reproducible material for your classroom No matter what grade level you teach or how much tech experience you have, you will benefit from Vicki's compelling and practical ideas. As she emphasizes throughout this essential book, teaching with cloud-based tools has never been easier, more convenient, or more important than right now. "--.

An introduction to cloud-based computing covering what it is and how it stores computer data.

Presents varying perspectives on technology and cloud computing, providing readers with a thorough overview of the issues. Includes organizations to contact.

"Maximize the latest iCloud capabilities. This all-new edition of How To Do Everything : iCloud fully covers iCloud's versatile features and offers step-by-step directions on how to use each one, including Shared Photo Streams, the iWork for iCloud apps, and iCloud Keychain. You'll learn how to set up iCloud, transfer and sync app-specific data, documents, files, photos, music, and other content among your computers and iOS mobile devices; use iCloud with your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPad mini, and iPod touch; migrate from Apple MobileMe to iCloud; learn new iCloud features, including Shared Photo Streams, iWork for iCloud online apps, iCloud Keychain, and much more; manage your digital music library and iTunes purchases with iCloud; use the Premium iTunes Match service; store and manage your digital photos with My Photo Stream; share your digital images with others using iCloud's Shared Photo Streams; sync files and documents among computers and iOS devices; manage and sync your Safari bookmarks, reading list, and passwords using iCloud and iCloud Keychain; work with iWork for iCloud; learn about other cloud-based services Sync and share apps, app-related data, and eBooks among iOS mobile devices and your computer(s); back up your iPhone and iPad with iCloud Stream Apple TV content to your HD TV; locate a Lost Mac, iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with iCloud's Find My... feature; manage your iCloud email account; troubleshoot iCloud-related problems"--.

A guide to setting up and using Google Apps, discussing tips and tricks to for Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sites, and Apps, and detailing ways to set up an administrator's account and secure files and data in Google's "cloud.".

Full-color, step by step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your chromebook working just the way you want.