Watch the following introductory video to learn what cloud computing is.
What can be stored in the cloud?
Click on the image below to read through an article explaining what can be stored in the cloud. The infographic included in the article can be viewed along with the article or on the page below.
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Cloud Uses
On this page, you will start by learning about Cloud storage from a wide, overarching view. Then, the instruction will narrow down to specific Cloud storage tools. Your goal is to learn about various Cloud services and choose the one that best fits your needs and can be implemented into your daily workflow.
Practical Uses for the Cloud
Cloud services can be use for a variety of reasons as shown in the table below:
Practical Uses for the Cloud
File backup
Version control
Sending and receiving large files
Collaborating
Sharing photos and video
Automatic back up of photos and videos
Cloud Solutions
Following is a list of some of the most popular cloud storage solution available. Click on each image and explore the cloud service's website to learn more about the options available to you. Use the Cloud Storage Worksheet on the next page to guide your exploration.
Google Drive
Dropbox
iCloud
Box
Microsoft OneDrive
Amazon Drive
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Dropbox vs Google Drive
It can be challenging to decide which of all the Cloud storage options are right for you. Comparing the features, ease of use, storage, and account details of each service can help you decide.
Dropbox vs Google Drive
Watch the following movie comparing Google Drive and Dropbox to help you decide which tool is best for which uses. This side-by-side comparison can serve as an example for you as you compare other Cloud service options.
Disclaimer
Canyons School District uses Google Drive to store files but Dropbox may be utilized for your own personal use.
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Focus on Google Drive
Google Drive is Google's solution to cloud storage. By default, you get 15 gb of storage when you create a regular Google account, which sounds like a lot, but you share that storage with Gmail, which may use up that space pretty quickly. Documents that are created in Google Docs are not counted against your Google Drive storage space, but the documents that you upload are. You can selectively decide what you need to sync to your computer or the Drive app. The best part of CSDDocs is that it is through an educational license which gives you unlimited storage, so there is no need to be selective of what you store on the cloud.
How to Use Google Drive
To complete this module, you will choose one Cloud service to register for and use. If you choose to try Google Drive, the following "How To" tutorials can help you learn the basics.
The Cloud Explained
What is the cloud?
