Tech trends is a very intriguing and interesting topic that ignites the curiosity of what the future holds for educational technology. I enjoyed reading the horizon report and reflecting on the current and future state of educational technology. It is great to see how technology can enhance the teaching, learning and creative inquiry of educational environments.
For this discussion I chose the tech trend of cloud computing. I currently have a great interest for the use of this trend in my classes, but I am confronted by a variety of challenges that impede my integration of this technology. This assignment was beneficial for me to reflect on the value, potential, and challenges of cloud computing technology in education. It also allowed me to reflect on my own personal role in creating a school culture based around this specific technology.
Here is the link: Tech Trends
I really liked your assessment of the uses of Google Drive. Until this class I hadn't really used it, and I am really kicking myself for not getting into it sooner. I tried it out with my wife the other day, and I was stunned how easy it is to collaborate on a document. I am guilty of not recognizing the potential of this as a learning tool. I have the same limitations as you do, but we are moving to a yearly laptop rollout as well. I am hoping to go paperless in my freshman classes next year. I also have an administration that doesn't realize the potential of cloud computing, other than it's a way to move files without a flash drive. Good luck!
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