Cloud Storage Use In School Systems

Grazed from InstructionalTechTalk.  Author: Jeff Herb.

One of the most frequently heard buzz terms in business-related technology for the past year or two has been “cloud computing.” By now, most of us understand the basic concept: cloud storage gives you a safe, secure, and in some cases nearly unlimited means of storing digital data online, without depending on personal hardware or private data centers. The implementation of this sort of service in major businesses is plain to understand. But how can a cloud computing network aid with the digital needs of a school district or classroom environment?

For a particularly large school, or for an entire district or region under the same management, a high capability cloud service provider can provide storage and organization for all involved. Sharefile is one such service that could be ideal in this situation, due to its high volume capability and easy implementation. To begin with, this particular cloud provider has a service package specifically geared toward the education industry, providing cloud storage in addition to the encrypted, secure transfer of files up to 10 GB in size…

Naturally, this allows for the easy distribution of teaching materials, syllabi, administrative memos, and whatever else is necessary. Easy administrator controls allow for total control over who receives which digital distributions, with provides layered organizational capabilities…

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