Topicm498d64cf6fbcd59c_1528449000663_0Topic

Digital cloud

Levelm498d64cf6fbcd59c_1528449084556_0Level

Second

Core curriculumm498d64cf6fbcd59c_1528449076687_0Core curriculum

Grade IV‑VI

II. Programming and solving problems by using the computer and other digital devices. The student:

3) develops and presents solutions to problems by using basic applications (a text and image editor, a spreadsheet, a programme for creating a multimedia presentation) on the computer or in a cloud;

4) collects, orders and selects the effects of his or her work and needed resources on the computer or other devices, as well as in virtual environments (in a cloud).

Timingm498d64cf6fbcd59c_1528449068082_0Timing

45 minutes

General objectivem498d64cf6fbcd59c_1528449523725_0General objective

The skill to work in a cloud.

Specific objectivesm498d64cf6fbcd59c_1528449552113_0Specific objectives

1. Describing servicesservicesservices available in a digital clouddigital clouddigital cloud.

2. Working with online documents.

Learning outcomesm498d64cf6fbcd59c_1528450430307_0Learning outcomes

The student:

- identifies services offered in a digital cloud,

- works in online documents.

Methodsm498d64cf6fbcd59c_1528449534267_0Methods

1. Discussion.

2. Learning through observation.

Forms of workm498d64cf6fbcd59c_1528449514617_0Forms of work

1. Individual work.

2. Class work.

Lesson stages

Introductionm498d64cf6fbcd59c_1528450127855_0Introduction

The teacher initiates a short discussion:

- Has it ever occurred that you wanted to immediately access your documents which were stored on the computer at your home which was switched off?

- What operations do you perform on your computer and which of them would you like to access online?

- Which servicesservicesservices can you access over a web site and for which do you use the installed applications?

Procedurem498d64cf6fbcd59c_1528446435040_0Procedure

Cloud Computing assumes universal access to shared configurable computer system resources and services which can be jointly used and shared over the internet at minimal costs.m498d64cf6fbcd59c_1527752256679_0Cloud Computing assumes universal access to shared configurable computer system resources and services which can be jointly used and shared over the internet at minimal costs.

[Illustration 1]

Cloud servicesservicesservices are usually paid for in a lump sum or using a „pay‑as‑you‑go” model. Part of the services are free or available for the users of specific devices. The first commercial cloud was offered by Amazon (2006). The companies which subsequently saw the growth potential in this solution were Google, Dropbox (2008), Microsoft (2010), IBM and Apple (2011).

A huge advantage supporting the development of cloud services is the possibility of using the services from any device with the access to the internet and a web browserweb browserweb browser.

The results of your work can be stored in a cloud due to the possibility of using virtual disc drives. A virtual disc is a disc spacedisc spacedisc space offered a user by a cloud operator. You can create the functional structure of folders adjusted to your needs. The data are synchronisedsynchronisedsynchronised in order to be accessed from many devices.

The additional advantage of working in a cloud is easy sharing of resources stored in it and a group work during their creation.

Cloud services always include electronic mail since most often an identifier that enables accessing the services is just an email address.

Task 1

Log in to Gmail and check what services are available in the Google cloud.

[Gallery]

Task 2

Log in to the Office365 service and list the servicesservicesservices which are available in the Microsoft cloud.

[Illustration 2]

Task 2

On the internet, find the information about the available functions of the Apple cloud – iCloud.

Task 3

In any online text editor available in a cloud create a text document. Describe step by step the method of creating such a document from the moment a web browserweb browserweb browser is run. Share the document with your school mates.

[Interactive graphics]

Lesson summarym498d64cf6fbcd59c_1528450119332_0Lesson summary

A digital cloud offers the possibility of using software installed on computers other than the computer of a given user. The effects of your work, i.e. data in the form of specific text documents, presentations, spreadsheets, as well as pictures, films and music, can be also stored in the cloud. All the data are located on a safe computer thus you do not need to worry about losing them.m498d64cf6fbcd59c_1527752263647_0A digital cloud offers the possibility of using software installed on computers other than the computer of a given user. The effects of your work, i.e. data in the form of specific text documents, presentations, spreadsheets, as well as pictures, films and music, can be also stored in the cloud. All the data are located on a safe computer thus you do not need to worry about losing them.

Selected words and expressions used in the lesson plan

digital clouddigital clouddigital cloud

disc spacedisc spacedisc space

servicesservicesservices

sharedsharedshared

synchronisedsynchronisedsynchronised

virtual disc drivevirtual disc drivevirtual disc drive

web browserweb browserweb browser