Google Docs

Today's experience is all about cloud computing and the advantages or disadvantages that this type of programing can pose. It is quite easy to see the benefits of using a system like Google Docs when sharing information. It is convenient-say you are working with a group of people to create something. Simply posting and sharing on the cloud allows all parties to view and edit minus numerous phone calls, texts or emails about ideas. It can all be done and shared instantly. Awesome! In the classroom students can use this technology to collaborate and expand their knowledge through technology. NETS standard 1 refers to teachers as a facilitator to inspire student learning and creativity through technology and collaboration. Cloud computing, such as Google Docs is  one tool that can make those goals possible.
It can also be useful to share and make available something like a resume. Companies can keep the email with the link to your resume, rather than downloading(and wasting server space) or printing(wasting paper...yikes). This environmentally and efficient solution is to simply click and view at your convenience. Here is an example of doing so with my resume. I see one of the disadvantages of cloud computing could be privacy. Although the "share" options are private or public, one mis-click can make your content public to everyone. This can be a problem for highly sensitive information and private knowledge. I can see how some individuals or companies may not favor this as an option.
Overall, I found this sharing of documents through cloud computing to be useful, easy and beneficial. Hope you all find it to be useful as well.