PD+Dropbox

=** Teacher Resources: Dropbox **=

== **Dropbox****:** a web-based file hosting service that uses cloud computing to enable users to store and share files and folders with others across the Internet using file synchronization. ==

**Objectives**: - What is Dropbox? - How does it work? - Advantages for teachers. - Getting started: Downloading Dropbox.

I. View website video for information on what Dropbox is and how to use it. []

II. Download Dropbox handout:

III. Watch the video “how to download” Dropbox: media type="file" key="Dropbox.mov" width="300" height="300" align="center"

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__ IV. Addressing the needs of teachers: __


 * Provide continuous professional development to allowing them to feel comfortable when implementing technology into their curriculum.
 * Teachers need to have training on current technology trends, hardware and software.
 * Ease of access to technology will help encourage teachers to implement technology in their classrooms and engage their learners.

__ IV. Addressing the needs of students: __


 * Continuous learning of new "low-cost" technology, such as Web 2.0 tools, that can be implemented easily in any classroom.

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