Cloud computing's Top Issues for Higher education:
Cloud computing has been touted as an up and coming innovation that offers companies a cost effective way to store large amounts of data at an off-site storage system, which is maintained by a third party company. For academic institutions, this innovation has the potential to change the way education is delivered and accessed by students. More specifically, Cloud Computing offers learners 24 hour access to course software from any rural or remote location. Additionally, this technological service has the capacity to cut costs on IT overhead, staffing, and software upgrades for colleges that choose purchase this service. According to Britto (2012) cloud service providers perform system maintenance and offer software upgrades, which reduce annual maintenance costs for any organization.
Unfortunately, this technology has not been adopted as fast as first predicted, due to the lack of security, reliability, and unforeseen server maintenance and power outage issues. According to Dialogic (2010), the main challenges of cloud computing are storing and securing data. Consequently, colleges and universities are obligated to protect student data and information by the federal FERPA law. Therefore, until colleges and universities are assured that student data and information is secure and remains private, full adoption of this technology is unlikely.
References:
Britto, M. (January, 2012). Cloud computing in higher education. Retrieved at: http://www.librarystudentjournal.org/index.php/lsj/article/view/289/321
Introduction to Cloud Computing. (2010). Retrieved at: http://www.dialogic.com/solutions/cloud-communications/build/~/media/products/docs/whitepapers/12023-cloud-computing-wp.pdf
Introduction to Cloud Computing. (2010). Retrieved at: http://www.dialogic.com/solutions/cloud-communications/build/~/media/products/docs/whitepapers/12023-cloud-computing-wp.pdf
6 comments:
Yes, I quite agree that it does allow flexibility for its users and online collaboration for its users. It eliminates geography by allowing its users to access resources or documents from a convenient location. It makes it convenient for the user to access on their schedule. In some school systems it makes it easier to access documents when going between home and school. How has it influenced the way you use and access technology?
Susan D
I am not sure of how I truly feel about the cloud. I am wondering if my information left in the cloud is secure.
You did a wonderful job in presenting this information about the cloud.
Cynthia,
I am not that familiar with the Cloud, but I would like to learn a lot more about this program? Is it something that I could use in the classroom easily or is there a lot of preparation with it to prepare my kiddos for this?
Amanda
Cynthia,
Could you share with me how has the Cloud contributed to your learning and teaching aspect. In general I have heard positive reviews about the product, but have very little first hand experience.
For the most part, this innovation has allowed me to access movies, music, and all documents that I have on my computer and other devices from anywhere in the world. If my computer were to crash all of my information would still be available to me because it is housed in the cloud. If you have Apple products you have heard of the cloud.
Hope this helps.
Cynthia
Engineering education is the future of the engineering and the base of better developments in the world.
Thank's
Distance MBA
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