neflin - cloud computing: getting the most out of the cloud
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Cloud computing continues to grow and offer benefits to individuals and libraries. In this program, we will look at the most popular cloud storage sites and explore what else we can do beyond remote file storage! Learn how to use these sites for archiving as well as how to collaborate, automate tasks, automatically back up data, host websites and public files, and more. Rachel Eichen is a presenter who has had over four years of teaching experience. She teaches librarian-centric webinars on such topics as G-mail, Memes, and Reddit. She also currently works as a clinical trainer teaching nurses how to use smartphone software in the hospital. In the past, Rachel has taught computer classes to passengers on the Grand Princess cruise ship. Rachel holds a Master’s degree in Library & Information Science and a bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing.TRANSCRIPT
- 1.GETTING THE MOST OF THE CLOUDPresenterRachel EichenNovare Library Services
2. AGENDA What is Cloud Computing? Collaborate Dropbox Features Tools and Toys for Dropbox Other Cloud Tools 3. WHAT IS CLOUD COMPUTING? 4. WHAT IS CLOUD COMPUTING? Internet-based No hard drive needed Software examplesinclude: Facebook andG-mail 5. THE MAIN SITES Dropbox Google Docs Amazon Cloud Player SkyDrive 6. COLLABORATE 7. GOOGLE DOCS/GOOGLE DRIVE 8. GOOGLE DOCS/GOOGLE DRIVE Create a new document or upload View Revision History Control sharing and editing Download in multiple formats 9. GOOGLE DRIVE 10. FORMS Customize questions & type See responses in summary or spreadsheet 11. MICROSOFTSKYDRIVEWordPowerPointExcelOneNoteExcel Survey 12. DROPBOX 13. REMOTE FILE STORAGEDropbox keeps 30days back-up soI can restoreaccidently deletedfiles. Phew! 14. SYNCING DIFFERENT DEVICES Use the Desktop Version of Dropbox and keep alldocuments/folders stored there. Download the App for phones/tablets Also works with Google Drive, Box and otherCloud Sites 15. AUTO-SYNC MOBILE PHONE PICTURES ANDDESKTOP UPLOADS 16. IMAGE SHARING 17. PUBLICFOLDERS/FILES- Right click onspecific file tolink to file only- Use link buttonto share folderhttp://db.tt/by4CCMTP 18. BACK-UP WEBSITES WordPress BackWPup (http://backwpup.com/) Automate back-ups restore entire website or specific file Use Dropbox API to automate back up for othersites (dropbox.com/developers) 19. TOOLS AND TOYS FOR DROPBOX 20. EMAILDIRECTLYTODROPBOXSendtoDropbox.com 21. SAVEAFILEVIAURLGreat for PDF andother onlinedocuments 22. SYNC YOUR EBOOKS 23. HOWTOACCESS- Open Dropboxon device andread away- Automate andsend to yourKindlewappwolf.comTop image from http://lifehacker.com/5984823/?post=57532641 24. IFTTTwww.ifttt.com 25. OTHER WAYS TO USE THE CLOUD 26. CREATE YOUR SITE IN THE CLOUD? Blogger (blogger.com) Wordpress.com Google Sites (sites.google.com) http://pancake.io (connects with Dropbox) 27. MUSICYou can also syncmusic folders fromItunes or your ownwith Dropbox or likestorage site 28. WHATDOYOUUSE? 29. QUESTIONS 30. CONTACT [email protected]/dee987/cloudslideshare.net/adverbwww.facebook.com/NovareLibraryServices877-816-9638Rachel Eichen