{"id":6218,"date":"2023-07-16T20:44:30","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T03:44:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/etec522\/?p=6218"},"modified":"2025-05-07T13:34:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T20:34:06","slug":"a2-opportunity-forecast-on-cloud-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/etec522\/2023\/07\/16\/a2-opportunity-forecast-on-cloud-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Cloud Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to Week Ten!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this week\u2019s Opportunity Forecast, we will be presenting a world that we are all familiar with: cloud learning. This elusive \u201ccloud\u201d that we are exploring has been gaining popularity since the mid 2000s and has become omnipresent in our world. Think about how often you hear phrases like \u201cI\u2019ve uploaded it to the cloud\u201d or \u201cyou can find the doc in the Drive\u201d. We are able to learn and to participate in our UBC MET and TBDL programs because of the cloud. Also, let\u2019s not forget how we pivoted to online teaching and remote work during the pandemic due to, or should we say thanks to (?) the cloud!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our OER not only dives deeper into how we currently access and interact with the cloud, but it explores how the advancement and implementations of AI are changing the way we utilize the cloud. We focus specifically on the example of Intelligent Tutors, and how Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered online tutoring is enabled through robust cloud learning spaces.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our objectives are to provide an introduction to cloud-based learning and to examine the ideas, concepts, and initiatives currently being explored in the K-12 market, with a particular focus on the impact of cloud technology on the development of intelligent tutors powered by AI. In addition, we aim to encourage our site visitors to reflect on the potential benefits and challenges of cloud-based learning and its intersection with AI innovation. By engaging with our OER content, we hope that you will gain a deeper understanding of these topics and be inspired to explore new ideas and approaches in your own teaching or work lives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please visit our OER here: <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/cloud-learning-etec522\">https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/cloud-learning-etec522<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Classroom participation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch our videos. For longer ones such as those offered in the Intelligent Tutoring section, lists of key takeaways have been provided as a summary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Activity 1: <\/strong>Reflect in Padlet 1 on how you are currently connecting to the cloud.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Activity 2: <\/strong>Try<strong> <\/strong>the online Synthesis Tutor as it guides you through an introduction to binary code. For those of you who are afraid of math, fret not, you will experience a gentle and supportive AI teacher!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Activity 3: <\/strong>Share your thoughts in Padlet 2 on where cloud learning is headed with AI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Culminating Activity: <\/strong>To conclude, please share your final thoughts in this blog post by responding to one or both of the following questions:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What are the key factors, in your opinion, that will determine the successful adoption and implementation of cloud-based learning platforms such as intelligent tutors in school districts and individual private institutions?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As the use of cloud technology becomes more prevalent in education, concerns about the privacy and security of learner data are also growing. Given this trend, do you think it is possible for the education sector to operate without relying on cloud-based solutions?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We look forward to engaging with your padlet reflections and your final blog posts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Richard and Maurice\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Week Ten! For this week\u2019s Opportunity Forecast, we will be presenting a world that we are all familiar with: cloud learning. 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