Cloud+Computing

= ** An Introduction to Cloud Computing ** =
 * [[image:http://greg-loesch.com/mac/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/dropbox-coverflow.png]] || = ** Dropbox ** =
 * Friday 1:00 – 2:00 **


 * Presenter: Lisa Thumann **
 * CMSCE, Rutgers University **
 * Blog: ThumannResources.com **
 * Twitter: @lthumann ** ||

// Are you looking to make use of your students’ cell phones and digital cameras? Are you looking to // // have your students submit assignments electronically? Come learn about Dropbox. With this tool, you // // can share photos, audio, video and files with your students and their parents. //

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 * How to set up a Dropox:**
 * 1) Click on [] to register for a Dropbox account.
 * 2) Click on the Files tab to see what folders you already have.
 * 3) You are ready to start.


 * Uses of Dropbox:**


 * Back your files up in the Cloud
 * Leave your jump drive at home - store your files here
 * Share your photos here
 * Sync multiple computers / handheld devices

Access a file from Lisa's public Dropbox folder at @http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7229367/How%20to%20use%20the%20Public%20folder.rtf **@http://tinyurl.com/thumann1105**


 * Share your e-mail address with me, so I can share a Dropbox folder with you! - Click here to enter your address**

How to set up an electronic Dropbox for a classroom Purdue University's wiki on Dropbox The Nerdy Teacher: Dropbox - A Must for all Classrooms Top Tips for using Dropbox at School 3 Reasons Why Students Should be using Dropbox Sharing files on Dropbox
 * Resources:**

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