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Embracing Modern Computing: A Digital Native's Perspective

This document explores the evolution of modern computing devices and the integration of cloud services in education. Highlighting tools like desktop computers, tablets, and e-book readers, it discusses the necessity for seamless integration between office and cloud services from a student perspective at the University of West England. Notable poll results illustrate the demand for enhanced functionalities within educational platforms, while the text emphasizes the importance of software synergy and portability in promoting a cohesive learning experience for students.

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Embracing Modern Computing: A Digital Native's Perspective

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  1. A Digital Native Perspective Christopher Harpum mechacrash@outlook.com

  2. Modern Computing devices: • Desktop computers • Notebooks • Ultrabooks • Netbooks • Tablets • Phones • Phablets • E-book readers AND MANY MORE…

  3. University of West England Student Hub - MyUWE

  4. The Modern Web: • Social Sites • Cloud Services • “Web 2.0” • Abundance of information

  5. 2011 – 2015 Computer Science - UWE

  6. Notable Poll Results: • “Integration between Office and Cloud services would be nice” • “It'd be useful if lecturers/tutors could add assignments to the university iCal feeds blackboard generate.” • “what about online clouds with the software so we don’t need to worry about which version of xyz the university is running and whether the version we are running is compatible?”

  7. The Cloud • Cloud storage (Dropbox, SkyDrive, Google Drive, etc.) • Roaming Profiles • Software Integration • Hosted Solutions • Web Servers

  8. Microsoft Word 2013 – Skydrive Integration

  9. Hardware and Software together • Web enabled devices • An “app” platform • Consumer and developer friendly • Synergy with other platforms • Portability

  10. E-books and Digital Texts • Cheap Hardware • Wide range of software implantations • Large company backing • Portable • Manageable • Data retentive

  11. Software Synergy • Multiple platforms – 1 Solution • Similar experiences for all users • As much hardware coverage as possible • Consistent UI • Data transferral

  12. A Teacher’s Perspective

  13. Question and Answers Christopher Harpum mechacrash@outlook.com

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