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 Cloud Computing 

What is Cloud Computing? The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) defines cloud computing as a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction. Cloud Computing allows for individuals to access applications residing at locations other than their computer or other Intemet connected devices.

Why is Cloud Computing an innovative trend in technology?

Anywhere Computing Any type of device can be utilized to access information from any location at any time

Professional Learning Communities Benefits to a school district Implementation of Cloud Computing Types of Cloud Computing
 * Training - professional development opportunities and experiences can exist from any location at any time.
 * Pooling resources - educators can share resources, especially with the implementation of the Common Core curriculum
 * Administrative presence - sharing of knowledge and information can be accessible and delivered without delay or reason for a meeting
 * Low cost - school districts have noted savings which could be utilized to enhance other areas of technology
 * Flexibility - many users can utilize technology devices at the same time
 * Accessibility - resources are readily accessible at any time
 * Simple - cloud training is brief and simplistic to deliver
 * Fast and Easy
 * Sustainable - computing ability exists everywhere
 * Public - unsecure data, off site server
 * Private - can be managed by organizaiton; data is more secure
 * Hybrid - combination of public and private; both clouds can be utilized for different purposes

Key Issues with Cloud Computing

References
 * Security of data - primary concern; vulnerability to be compromised
 * Redundancy - one server responsible for many organizaitons - if a crash occurs, it will effect all organizaitons
 * Cost when under attack - Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection
 * Variance in performance - usage limitation, although not common, is possible

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The Help Desk, LLC. The pros and cons of cloud computing. Retrieved from http://www.thehelpdeskllc.com/pdf/what-is-cloud-computing.pdf

Yan, H. (2010). On the Clouds: A New Way of Computing. Information Technology & Libraries, 29(2), 87-92.

'Recommended Resources for Cloud Computing'

What is Cloud Computing? http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372163,00.asp

What is Cloud Computing? You Tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae_DKNwK_ms

Five Tips for Cloud Computing Security. http://www.onlinetech.com/resources/references/top-5-tips-for-cloud-computing-security

5 Tips to Keep Your Data Secure on the Cloud. http://www.cio.com/article/2380182/cloud-security/5-tips-to-keep-your-data-secure-on-the-cloud.html

5 Surprising Ways Cloud Computing is Changing Education. http://cloudtweaks.com/2014/12/cloud-computing-education-growth/

Cloud Computing for Beginners. http://www.guru99.com/cloud-computing-for-beginners.html

Cloud Computing. What is Cloud Computing? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYGQcmZUTaw