Living+in+the+Cloud+and+Technology+Workshop

This is the page for our WHSD Course: Living in the Cloud and Technology Workshop. Here you will find resources we discussed and shared in class.

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Objectives

 * clear understanding of cloud based computing
 * understand uses of the cloud in education
 * understand various cloud based services
 * find ways to apply cloud computing to professional and personal lives
 * give participants time to work on technology integration related projects of their own choosing

Expectations

 * keep a google document journal shared with Lori
 * Date, Things I Want To Remember, Questions, Reflections, Game Plan
 * explore the various services showcased in class
 * develop a game plan for implementing at least one cloud based service into learning
 * participate in face to face or virtual sharing of tips, tricks, things learned, created...
 * work on technology integration related projects

Format of Class

 * 3:30 - 4:00 Soft Landing Time - Individualized Instruction
 * 4:00 - 5:30 Direct Instruction of a Technology Tool or Concept
 * 5:30 - 5:45 Break
 * 5:45 - 7:30 Completion of Direct Instruction, Individual Technology Integration Projects

Logistics
If school is closed or after school activities are cancelled, we will not meet. We will discuss any necessary make ups as a group.

January 6
//View the following:// http://www.commoncraft.com/google-docs-plain-english http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJT3pagjd8s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KAlGeyulgY //In journal:// List ways that you might be able to make use of Google Apps/Drive personally and/or professionally.
 * Class Notes:**
 * The "cloud" is a series of servers housed by a company.
 * Through cloud based services, your "stuff" can be with you anywhere you have an internet connection.
 * Google Drive https://sheldonworkshops.wikispaces.com/Google+Docs
 * Documents: Collaborative word processing documents, share or keep private
 * Presentations: Slide shows, can embed directly into a website, can import slides from PowerPoint
 * Sheets: Spreadsheet
 * Forms: answers populate a spreadsheet
 * Drawing: basic object manipulation program
 * Add ons: you have the ability to add other programs (collage builders, pdf to word, scientific calculator...)
 * UPLOAD option - instead of clicking on "CREATE" you can click the arrow next to it to be able to upload files and store them within google drive.
 * Assignments:**

January 8
Class Notes: Google Chrome - alternate web browser We added Chrome to iOS and Android devices as well. The syncing works across devices. DIIGO - online social bookmarking site, allows users to bookmark, tag, add to lists, and add to groups. Your bookmarks follow you everywhere you have internet access, no more worrying about losing them if a computer has a bad day. More info about DIIGO: http://sheldonworkshops.wikispaces.com/Diigo
 * plays very nicely with our google apps, so if you are having problems in other browsers, give this a shot
 * if you log in to Chrome using your google account, you can opt to sync, which means your bookmarks, apps, extensions, themes and browsing history will follow you in "the cloud"
 * apps: little programs that you can run from within the browser
 * extensions: add functionality to the browser (like Evernote Clearly and WebClipper)
 * to add apps and extensions, go to the Chrome Web Store, search, and click install
 * to change sync settings, go to the settings button (either a wrench or three lines) on the right hand side, at the top, go to settings, and look for advanced sync settings

Assignments: View the following: http://evernote.com/video/#Pjn6YkCY2yA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p_7snQhdLI http://evernote.com/video/#Rq_mEcWvCik

Create a free account at evernote.com. If you have a phone or device, download the Evernote app.

Read: http://www.pearsonschoolsystems.com/blog/?p=1507#sthash.AcLHbrqy.dpbs

Reflection: Think of ways you might be able to use Evernote, personally/professionally.

January 13
Class Notes: DIIGO - reviewed the tagging, lists and group concepts EVERNOTE: Assignments: Continue working with diigo and evernote. Add and organize bookmarks. Create an Evernote notebook/notes.
 * a program on the web or an app on a computer or any device that allows the user to create notebooks and put digital notes in them.
 * notes can be images, text, voice, web clippings, uploaded documents
 * can be organized into notebooks or tags
 * your "stuff" follows you in "the cloud" and is with you whenever you log into Evernote
 * Potential uses for Evernote (both professional and personal)
 * brainstorming for anything!
 * list keyboard shortcuts or any other techy things you want to recall
 * license plate (take a pic)
 * vacation/trip plans
 * wall calendar - snap a pic
 * goals
 * grocery lists
 * receipts
 * business cards
 * contacts
 * task lists
 * meeting notes
 * class notes
 * lessonplans
 * sharing files
 * wish lists
 * document archive
 * bookmarks
 * web clippings
 * home insurance records (snaps pics of your rooms)
 * ideas (like Pinterest) - By the way - Educlipper is an awesome educational tool much like Pinterest
 * recipes
 * articles
 * agendas
 * journal
 * anything

January 15
Class Notes: EVERNOTE: Revisited Evernote - talked about third party add ons to make Evernote even more functional. Evernote Clearly - read web pages without all of the extra visuals. Evernote WebClipper - snaps info from webpages. Discussed various additional iOS apps and Android apps.

Assignments: Create a free account at dropbox.com. If you have a mobile device, add the dropbox app. If you have a computer at home, download dropbox. In your journal please list/describe the things that you are working on or would like to work on for the workshop component of the class. By Saturday morning I will have a google form here for you to fill out before class on Monday. So, I have changed my mind. I realized we only have a few classes left so, by reading your journals, looking at your goals and mine, I have determined our final topics :)

January 20
Class Notes: Early dismissal due to snow.

Assignments: Create a word doc - list three things that you feel you do really well. Continue to work on your "game plan."

January 22
Class Notes: Twitter Chats Using YouTube in the Classroom DropBox
 * cloud based storage available web based or app based for your various devices.
 * great way to share larger files
 * create folders, you can share them as well if you choose
 * use dropitto.me to have students upload work to you

Assignments: Please update your journal with the following:
 * anything you specifically want to accomplish during the last two classes
 * how you can use some form of cloud based technology personally and professionally

January 27
Class Notes: revisited Twitter, discussed Tweetdeck, a program used to collect and organize tweets. @someones name (a way to address someone on Twitter You can create lists to organize Twitter followers, making it less daunting. i.e. sports teams, educators, media outlets...
 * 1) technology #cool These are hashtags. People use them to label their tweets, thus making twitter searchable.

Assignments: Be prepared to share at least one way you can/will/are using cloud based technologies professionally. You can opt to share personal uses as well. PLEASE update your journal with anything you hope to accomplish Wednesday night.