Basics of Cloud Computing

Prior to teaching this lesson, students should have a basic knowledge about computer applications and the Internet. The teacher should start a guided discussion to get students' level of comprehension and acceptance of the topic. Following this preparation, teacher should inform students of the instruction and requirements of this learning excercise. After getting students on track to the website (zunal.com), teacher should supervise to ensure that the required links and resources are being utilized and that the questions are being answered properly. Appropriate timing should be alloted to allow students to work efficiently and practice proper time management. A duration of 2 -3 hours should be sufficient for completing this task. Depending on the capability and competence of your students, alterations to this requirement can be done.

Standards

Common Core State Standards for Technology
for this Class
• CCSS Technology Standards: Basic Operations 1.1 Identify the platform, version, properties, function, and interoperability of computing devices including a wide range of devices that compute and/or manage digital media
• CCSS English/Language Arts W.7.6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and link to and cite sources as well as to interact and collaborate with others, including linking to and citing sources.
• CCSS Technology Standards: Internet, Networking, Online Communication 1.28 Explain and demonstrate effective search strategies for locating and retrieving electronic information (e.g., using syntax and Boolean logic operators).
• CCSS Technology Standards: Word Processing 1.8 Apply advanced formatting and page layout features when appropriate (e.g., columns, templates, and styles) to improve the appearance of documents and materials.
• CCSS English/Language Arts W.8.6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
• CCSS English/Language Arts W.6.6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of three pages in a single sitting.
• CCSS Technology Standards: Basic Operations 1.6 Demonstrate keyboarding techniques, including the use of keyboard shortcuts, to complete assignments efficiently and accurately. (For students with disabilities, demonstrate alternate input techniques as appropriate.)