Cloud Computing in Library Instruction Kris Helge, Scholarly Communications Librarian, University of North Texas Libraries

1. Cloud Computing in Library
Instruction
Kris Helge, J.D., M.L.S.
Scholarly Communications Librarian
Kris.helge@unt.edu
Laura McKinnon, J.D., M.L.I.S.
Department Head, Research & Instructional Services
Laura.McKinnon@unt.edu

2. What Will We Discuss Today?
• Cloud computing related to library instruction? Defined…
• Benefits
• Examples of cloud computing in library instruction
• Risks
• Best practices

3. What About Cloud Computing?
• Defined: Ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand access to information
• SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS
• 4 types of cloud platforms
• Private: For a single entity
• Community: Multiple related entities
• Public: General public
• Hybrid: Some combination of the first three models
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4. Benefits of Cloud Computing in Library
Instruction
• Creates efficient access to information and an ability to edit
pedagogical material
• Nominal cost
• Universal usability
• Scalability, flexibility, ease of use
• Encryption

5. Other Benefits of Cloud Computing
• Ease of access from multiple locations/devices
• Sharing of documents
• Instant backup of files
• Offline access
• Creates more choices for instructors K-grad school, avoid licensing
fees, pedagogical groups easier to manage, saves students money
• North Carolina State University’s Virtual Computing Lab
• https://www.flickr.com/photos/intelfreepress/11470960294/in/photolist-itDERu-fTHtZj-9PP6Qm-86Lp5E-5mrqyG-5kYuXr-fVhMwU-dYughn-emb1CH-jPfVtp-fvT5PN-8aF7da-5moh2M-b3W83M-eedjQX-4YKSM2-fvCNV2-dcvNUn-
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6. Specific Examples of Cloud Computing in
Pedagogy
• Yahoo, Gmail, YouTube, Facebook
• Dropbox
• Use in-class
• Link from Facebook…
• Sync across devices
• Deletion recovery; help center
• Google Drive
• Encourage collaboration
• Encourages significant increases in deep level learning, rich-text learning venues, independent thought,
sharing, higher-level learning, and metacognition (Craig, 2007; Dede et al. 2005)
• Instructor controlled settings
• Google Calendars
• Reminders, sink to multiple devices
• Google Sites

7. Padlet
• Wallwisher
• Collaborative and interactive learning environments
• Students and instructor posts to a (digital) wall
• Walls are shared via RSS feeds, social networking, email, or
embedding to a course site
• Web 2.0 content may be embedded into the wall
• Padlet has beneficial transferability

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9. Facebook, SecondLife, YouTube, Wikis…
• Increases higher-level learning, knowledge retention; statistical
increases in academic performance
• (Craig, 2007; Dede et al. 2005)
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10. Risks Associated with Cloud Computing
• Data loss
• Financial stability of service provider
• Privacy and security concerns
• Local, state, and institutional policies
• Copyright
• Defamation
• Plagiarism
• Technological glitches
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11. Best Practices with Cloud Computing
• Have a consistent general policy
• Use glitches to your advantage
• Discuss plagiarism and copyright often
• Choose effective Web 2.0 tools
• Use no more than 2 Web 2.0 tools at a time
• Stress universal usability
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12. Summary
• Cloud computing:
• Improves pedagogy with efficient, flexible, on-demand access to information
• 4 general platforms
• A plethora of Web 2.0 tools, choose one that fits your needs
• Beware of legal and ethical pitfalls

13. Questions?
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