Cloud Computing
👩🏫 Teacher’s Guide
Objective
Students will describe cloud computing as storing and using files online and explain benefits like access from anywhere and sharing.
Teaching Notes
- Explain cloud as ‘online storage’ not a real cloud in the sky.
- Use examples: saving a document online, photos backup.
- Discuss benefits: access on different devices, sharing with permission.
- Remind students about privacy and using trusted accounts.
🧒 Student Worksheet
Concept and Helping Material
Cloud computing means using the internet to store files and use services online. Instead of saving only on one device, you can save in the cloud and access your work from different devices.
Computer Vocabulary and Definition
- — Online storage and services you can use through the internet.
- — To send a file from your device to the cloud.
- — To bring a file from the cloud to your device.
- — Your online place to sign in and store information.
- — A safe extra copy of files.
Computer QA
1. What is the cloud?
2. What does upload mean?
3. What does download mean?
4. What is an account?
5. What is a backup?
6. True or False: The cloud is a real cloud in the sky.
7. Why do people use cloud storage?
8. Can you open a cloud file on another device?
9. What is one example of a cloud service?
10. What is one benefit of a backup?
11. If you upload a photo, where does it go?
12. If you download a file, where does it go?
13. True or False: Cloud files can be shared with others.
14. Should you share files with strangers?
15. What should you do before sharing a file?
16. Why is an account important?
17. What can happen if you forget your password?
18. What is one safe cloud rule?
19. Can cloud services help groups work together?
20. Why might students use the cloud at school?
Computer Prtactices
- Cloud steps: Put in order—create file, upload, sign in, open on another device.
- Match words: upload → send up, download → bring down, backup → extra copy.
- Sharing rules: Write 3 rules for safe file sharing.
- Draw: Device → internet → cloud → another device.
Reflection
- What is one benefit of cloud computing?
- What is one way to keep cloud accounts safe?