Topic+Analysis


 * Team Member I:**

A 30-60 minute instructional module will be developed to foster integration of cloud computing technologies in the K-12 classroom. Specific technologies that will be covered are YouTube, blogs, and wikis. Blogs were originally considered, but will not be included due to time constraints. The following outlines the facts, concepts, principles and rules, procedures, interpersonal skills, or attitudes that will be addressed in the instruction.

I-YouTube 1. Used to share videos 2. Requires minimal technological knowledge 3. Educational Benefits II-Wiki 1. A fully editable website where members of a group collaborate knowledge
 * Students express greater creative freedom
 * Use videos instead of paper and pencil
 * Students have greater incentive to perform better
 * More people see your work (globally)
 * Fun
 * Enjoy experimenting with alternate forms of communication
 * Challenges both left and right brain activity
 * Students must think both logically and creatively
 * Students gain a sense of accomplishment
 * Work is being published online
 * Students learn from one another
 * Develop higher level of critical thinking
 * Develop skills for negotiating conflict and facilitate teamwork
 * Build class community
 * Requires minimal technological knowledge
 * Educational Benefits
 * Empowers students to create knowledge
 * Encourages creativity
 * Prepares students for real world

III-Blog (Blogs will not be covered due to time constraints) 1. Web publishing tool used to self-publish text, artwork, etc.. 2. Require minimal technological knowledge 3. Educational Benefits
 * Motivating
 * Opportunities to read and write
 * Provides a forum for collaboration and discussion
 * Students can read and comment