CUIN 6320 - Module 4.1 Practice Quiz

Cloud computing describes what type of ability in technology?

• the ability for users to connect through a wireless network from any location
• the ability for people to access computing services and share data over the Internet 
• the ability for students to upload an unlimited amount of data 

Which of the following can be described as benefits of cloud computing tools in education?

•  Cost savings
• Availability of online application,
• Mobility of learning
• All of the above

Which cloud computing service below can best describe Google Docs?

• Software as a Service (SaaS)
• Cloud-drive as a Service (CaaS)
• Search Engine Service (SES)
• None of the Above

The only applicable implementation for educational uses of cloud computing technologies is in business/corporate training scenarios?

• True
• False

Cloud-based technologies support features of constructivist and cooperative learning approaches 

• interned-based and digital learning approaches
• global and cooperative learning approaches
• constructivist and cooperative learning approaches

Denton (2012) describes steps to promote learner engagement and limit off task distraction when using technology. Choose the recommended steps. 

• Communicate clear expectations about student technology use in class
• Use phrases such as "lower the lid" (to your laptop) to focus student attention away from laptop screen
• Provide focused learning objectives
• All of the above

Denton (2012) recommends
-Group projects, Peer assessment, Student-constructed presentations, and Class inventory - as methods for integrating cloud computing in teaching and learning activities that make use of the constructivist and cooperative learning aspects of the tools? 

• True
• False

Which cloud computing  tools could you use to more efficiently accomplish a task of creating a type of word document and sharing it with others to view?

• Google Docs and Microsoft OneDrive Word Document
• Google Chrome and Microsoft PhotoStory

The only cloud computing tools currently available for use in teaching and learning are the tools through Google Drive. 

• True
• False