Summary
Having your head in the clouds can be a good thing--especially if the clouds are digital! In this BrainPOP technology movie, Tim introduces Moby to the wonders of cloud computing. Discover how the "cloud" is really a network of powerful data centers connected by the Internet. Learn how any device with an Internet (or even cellular) connection can access this network from anywhere in the world. Explore the multiple uses of the cloud, from storing huge amounts of data to running computer programs on many devices at once. How can cloud computing change the way we communicate, learn, and do business? The sky's the limit!
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Cloud Computing:
- What is one new thing you learned about cloud computing?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining cloud computing.
- Draw or give one example of your own.