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ITI 284 Cloud Introduction

Course Outline:

The new age of computing has meant we barely ever store things on our devices anymore, and instead we keep our beloved photos, documents and videos in the ubiquitous cloud. However, cloud computing takes many forms and it can get pretty confusing to figure out how to get the most of each service. From OneDrive to iCloud, Google drive to Netflix and iTunes, the course covers the biggest and best of cloud computing and will teach you the best way to manage these online services. This course is intended for computer users who are comfortable navigating the Internet.

Prerequisites:

Computer Basics, File Management Skills, or equivalent experience.

Required Textbook & Materials

  • None

Materials:


Please bring a Flash Drive/Memory Stick 512MB or larger to class which will enable you to save your class work.

Meeting Information:

  • Days:   Wendesday & Friday
  • Dates:   06/15/2016 - 06/17/2016
  • Number of Sessions:   2
  • Time:   09:00 AM - 01:30 PM
  • Location:   GBTC - 408

    • Lesson Plan:

    Session 1

    • •  Course Overview Presentation
    • •  Introduction to Cloud Computing
    • •  Service Models - IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
    • •  Software as a Service (SaaS) - Services

    Session 2

    • •  Cloud Storage
    • •  Cloud Office Applications
    • •  Cloud Social Media
    • •  Cloud Media Services

    In-Class Material:

    Class Exercises

    Exercise 1 - Cloud Storage

    • 1. Determine if you have an account on a cloud storage service.
    • 2. Sign on service.
    • 3. Upload a file in a browser window.
    • 4. Download a file in a browser window.
    • 5. Upload a file using desktop app.
    • 6. Download a file using desktop app.

    Exercise 2 - Cloud Office Application: Office 365

    • 1. Sign on MC Office 365 Account.
    • 2. Run Office 365 Outlook app.
    • 3. Run Office 365 Word app.
    • 4. Create Word document
    • 5. Save files to OneDrive Online Storage.
    • 6. Run Office 365 PowerPoint app..
    • 7. Save files to OneDrive Online Storage.

    Exercise 3 - Cloud Office Application: Google for Work

    • 1. Sign on Google Account.
    • 2. Run Google Document app.
    • 3. Create Word document.
    • 4. Save files to Google Drive Online Storage.
    • 5. Run Google Sheet app.
    • 6. Save files to Google Drive Online Storage.

    Exercise 4 - Cloud Social Media

    • 1. Sign on to social media account.
    • 2. Tweet a message.
    • 3. Post a blog.
    • 4. Like a Friend.
    • 5. Comment on a Blog.

    Exercise 5 - Cloud Music Media

    • 1. Find a music media site.
    • 2. Find your favorite song.
    • 3. Share with classmate.

    Exercise 6 - Cloud Video Media

    • 1. Find a video media site.
    • 2. Find your favorite movie or TV show.
    • 3. Share with classmate.

    Support Links:

    Cloud Computing Links

    Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) Links

    Platform as a service (PaaS) Links

    Software as a service (SaaS) Links

    Cloud Storage

    Cloud Office Applications

    Cloud Social Media

    Cloud Media Services - Music

    Cloud Media Services - Video

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