Cloud+Computing+Resources

toc

In recent years, more and more tools have moved into the "cloud" for users to access. This means that instead of installing software on your computer, you can use programs operating over the web. For teachers, the effectiveness of this will depend on how much of a load this will place on the school's network. Also, some resources may be blocked on the school's network. For students at home, this means you can use many of the features of a program like Adobe Photoshop online without paying for the software. Below are some examples of some useful resources in the cloud.

=Google Docs=

Google Docs is quite useful for people who don't have Microsoft Office. It is also a means of converting Open Office documents into a Word (.doc) format. Additionally, the forms feature allows for the construction of online surveys.

=Picnik=

Picnik has recently been acquired by Google simply because it is so effective. It is a neat photo editing tool for students.



=Photoshop=

=Prezi=

Prezi is a free online presentation tool that allows users to create astounding presentations three-dimensionally. There is a bit of a learning curve for this tool, and producing one like the presentation sample below is quite complex. Nevertheless, it is a tool that takes users beyond PowerPoint and Keynote, which can easily become quite pedestrian in terms of audience impact.

media type="custom" key="5603073"