The Horizon Report is an introduction, produced by the collaboration between New Media Consortium (NMC) and the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), on various modern technologies that have been introduced to people in the recent years. It examines their potential impact on and using in teaching, learning and creative inquiry in schools. It was written in 2014, therefore the information presented in the report is up to date and highly reliable.
The structure used in the Cloud Computing section is very clear. Starting with a brief introduction about the definition of Cloud that gives the reader an understanding on how it works, then followed by an overview on Cloud technology, stating the benefits and concerns of some cloud-based sharing services such as Dropbox and Google Drive. “Relevance for Teaching, Learning, or Creative Inquiry” section shows that the Cloud has been recognized by many education agencies for its inexpensive devices and convenience to access. Multiple references were used and the links were placed in the end of the article.
I found this report worthwhile reading because it is highly relevant to our daily lives. Understanding how the technologies really work can help us to be aware of the potential dangers. Thus, the Horizon Report crucial for students and educators to read.
The structure used in the Cloud Computing section is very clear. Starting with a brief introduction about the definition of Cloud that gives the reader an understanding on how it works, then followed by an overview on Cloud technology, stating the benefits and concerns of some cloud-based sharing services such as Dropbox and Google Drive. “Relevance for Teaching, Learning, or Creative Inquiry” section shows that the Cloud has been recognized by many education agencies for its inexpensive devices and convenience to access. Multiple references were used and the links were placed in the end of the article.
I found this report worthwhile reading because it is highly relevant to our daily lives. Understanding how the technologies really work can help us to be aware of the potential dangers. Thus, the Horizon Report crucial for students and educators to read.