Session 4 What is the cloud?

5 PD Points

R125

After the session, you will:
• understand the concept of cloud storage and the security aspects of using cloud storage
• know about the different types of cloud storage services including the amount/size of storage that free accounts include
• understand the importance of cloud storage in education
• know how to create an account on a cloud storage service
• know how to upload files to the cloud
• understand how to organise files and folders in the cloud
• know how to share files and folders with others
• understand how to collaborate on documents in real-time using cloud storage
• know how to sync files across many devices
• understand privacy and what cloud storage providers do to protect user data
• understand how to recover deleted files from the cloud
• know about cloud storage limitations and how to manage storage space effectively
• appreciate the types of online storage that are available, as well as the size of storage that free accounts include
• know about available external storage devices and the pros and cons of these devices.

Required existing Tablet skills

Entry Level - Standard

R125