Technologies for teaching, learning and research
Cloud computing is a recently evolved computing terminology or metaphor based on utility and consumption of computing resources. Cloud computing involves deploying groups of remote servers and software networks that allow centralized data storage and online access to computer services or resources. Clouds can be classified as public, private or hybrid.
Availability: Faculty/Staff Part of: Google Apps Comparable: OpenOffice, Excel Google Sheets is a basic cloud-based spreadsheet editor that can be accessed directly through any web browser. Spreadsheets are automatically saved to Google’s servers (Google Drive), and a revision history is automatically kept so past edits may be viewed (although this only works for adjacent revisions, and there … Read more
Availability: Faculty/Staff Part of: Google Apps Comparable: OpenOffice, Word Google Docs is a cloud-based word processor that can be accessed directly through any web browser. Documents are automatically saved to Google’s servers (Google Drive), and a revision history is automatically kept so past edits may be viewed (although this only works for adjacent revisions, and there … Read more
Availability: Free web application Comparable: Prezi Sway is an experimental software preview by Microsoft for a new presentation tool. Sway allows users to combine text and media to create a presentable website. Users can pull content locally from the device in use, or from internet sources such as Twitter, OneDrive, YouTube, or Facebook. A sway can be viewed or … Read more