[AAACE-NLA] Using cloud computing

[James McCarthy]

I'd like to resolve an age old question about ABE programs and
student/staff computer use and learning. We have a student computer lab
with 27 computers which are used daily by classes of ESOL and GED
students. Every student gets about 2hrs a week of organized computer
time and about an hr. of non-structured time. Some students can get more
computer time. Our workstations are getting older and are in need of
up-grades. This, as you can imagine, gets very costly and new software
purchases have to be considered also.  Much, but not all of the student
work involves internet searches and on-line interactive learning sites.

 

I have been investigating "cloud "computing as a possible solution to
reduce hardware and software costs. I'd like to hear from anyone who has
experience with this technology, specifically as it pertains to
school-based learning.

 

Jim McCarthy

Communication and Data Coordinator

Catholic Charities/Haitian Multi Service Center

Phone: 617-506-6626

Email james_mccarthy at ccab.org

 

 

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