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Kurkowski, P. (2009) 7 things you should know about cloud computing EDUCAUSE, Aug 3 A downloadable, two-page PDF introduction to cloud computing. Extract: Cloud computing is the delivery of scalable IT resources over the Internet, as opposed to hosting and operating those resources locally, such as on a college or university network. Agee, A. et al. (2009) Top-Ten IT Issues, 2009 Educause Review, Vol. 44, No. 3 Based on a survey of 554 (responding) EDUCAUSE members, mainly CIOs. The list in order of most pressing issues: 1. Funding IT 2. Administrative/ERP Information Systems 3. Security 4. Infrastructure/Cyberinfrastructure 5. Teaching and Learning with Technology 6. Identity/Access Management 7. Governance, Organization, and Leadership 8. Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity 9. [...] Oblinger, D. and Oblinger, J. (2005) Educating the Net Generation Bolder CO: EDUCAUSE Somewhat ‘old’ now, but still essential reading, this collection explores the Net Gen and the implications for institutions in areas such as teaching, service, learning space design, faculty development, and curriculum. Contributions by educators and students are included. Thanks to Burkhard Lehmann for reminding [...] Review of: Katz, R. et al. (2008) The Tower and the Cloud: Higher Education in the Age of Cloud Computing Boulder CO: EDUCAUSE, available here Today, I’m going to start with the EDUCAUSE publication, The Tower and the Cloud, edited by Richard Katz, an EDUCAUSE Vice-President. The title is somewhat misleading as it isn’t just [...] |
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