Cloud Computing Lesson 1 In this lesson, we will explore what cloud computing is and why it is important for this class. We will be using Dropbox for cloud storage this term and you will need to set up a free account with Dropbox if you do not already have one. As you go through this lesson, you'll find all the instructions you need to help you get started with Dropbox. Lesson 1

Lesson 1, Cloud Computing Learning Objectives The learning objectives for this lesson are: Explain the pros and cons of using a Cloud storage service Analyze the services offered by Dropbox Establish a Dropbox file-sharing account Demonstrate your ability to save and share files from a local Dropbox folder There are four learning objectives for this lesson. 2/11/2017 Lesson 1, Cloud Computing

Lesson 1, Cloud Computing Resources Use these resources to achieve the learning objectives: Dropbox Demystifying the Cloud NIST article on Cloud Computing WBU Online Library There are four resources to help you achieve the learning objectives. 2/11/2017 Lesson 1, Cloud Computing

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Lesson 1, Cloud Computing Collaboration There are two discussion forums for this lesson: Due by Wednesday night at midnight Read the resource materials for this lesson and post a 100-200 word summary in the discussion forum about the pros and cons of Cloud computing and using Dropbox as your Cloud solution. Post 2 messages. (Learning objectives 1 & 2) Due by Sunday night at midnight Peer-to-Peer Support. Support and learn from one another by posting questions about problems and solutions you have with this week's lesson. For this lesson, you will participate in two discussion forums. 2/11/2017 Lesson 1, Cloud Computing

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Lesson 1, Cloud Computing Assignments You will create one Microsoft Word document (containing only your name) and save it to your locally installed Dropbox folder. (Learning objective 4). If you have set up Dropbox correctly (Learning objective 3), I will be able to see that file and I'll type some additional comments in that file so you can see them. 2/11/2017 Lesson 1, Cloud Computing

Lesson 1, Cloud Computing Test Due by Sunday night at midnight. Use the link found in Blackboard to take the test for this lesson. 2/11/2017 Lesson 1, Cloud Computing