In school, any file one saves to cloud-based storages is automatically synchronized to all enabled devices such as a desktop, laptop, tablet, as well as the webpage of the cloud-based storages (e.g. Cloud backup works similar way to traditional backup except the fact data are being moved to a server through the Internet rather than carrying it onto physical hard drive, e.g., USB drive. One of useful features of cloud storage is remote backup.

The following aspects of the cloud are especially relevant for education. Most cloud-based storage providers have common features like data backup, accessibility, and security features. Cloud-based storage can help students and teachers easily access and share data anywhere and anytime. Many individuals and organizations are now using cloud storage for diverse reasons, for example, data storage, data sharing, and collaboration.Įducational institutions are taking advantage of the cloud as more and more schools are teaching courses that involve using digital media, such as pictures or videos. Additionally, it offers to opportunity to do all these things through a website similar to online banking. Like banking, cloud-based storage provides an account to upload, download, and share data with multiple of devices. One does not have to go to the bank in person but one can deposit, transfer, and even make payments all online. It is common to use online banking instead of offline banking. Similarly, you can access your files from any device with an internet connection, much as you can access your money from an ATM, a website, or a physical bank. Immediately, the amount on one’s account is updated to reflect the changes.

As one interacts with an ATM, one can see the current amount and money can be added to/withdrawn from the account. While one’s money is still located in a centralized place (e.g., in the bank’s vault), it is accessible at many different locations (e.g., ATMs).

When we trying to understand ‘the cloud’, think about how many people use the bank system today. In this blog post, we focus on how the use of cloud-based storage could be used in education. Recently, Indiana University and Box.com came to an agreement to provide cloud-based storage to its faculty staff, and students at IU. In our previous blog post, we already reviewed cloud storage providers such as Slashtmp.iu.edu, SkyDrive, Dropbox, and Box.com. There has been a lot of talk about using “the cloud” for storing and sharing data.

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