Course Overview
Learn how to store, access and protect your files online with our Cloud Computing – Part 1 workshop.
More and more of our digital information is now stored online. Photos, documents, emails and files can be accessed from computers, smartphones and tablets wherever you have an internet connection. This is known as cloud computing.
You may already be using cloud storage without realising it. Services such as Gmail, Google Photos and online email accounts automatically store information online, allowing you to access it across different devices.
Understanding cloud computing can help you better protect important files, reduce the risk of losing valuable information and make it easier to access your documents and photos wherever you are. It can also provide a convenient way to back up important files and free up storage space on your devices.
In this practical workshop, you’ll learn what cloud computing is, how cloud storage works and how it can be used safely and effectively in everyday life. You’ll explore popular cloud storage services, including Google Drive and Dropbox, and gain hands-on experience storing, accessing and managing files online.
This workshop is designed for seniors who would like to develop greater confidence using cloud storage and better understand how online file management works.
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond and Ryde. Enrol now!
What you will learn
Course outline
In this workshop you will learn:
- What cloud computing is and how it works
- What cloud storage is and how it can be used in everyday life
- The benefits of storing files in the cloud
- Common risks associated with cloud computing and how to minimise them
- How cloud storage allows you to access files from different devices
- How cloud storage can be used to back up important documents and photos
- How to choose a cloud storage service
- How to upload, store and organise files in Google Drive
- How to create and use a Dropbox account
- How to access files from multiple devices
- Tips for managing and protecting files stored online
Course outcome
After this workshop, you should feel more confident using cloud storage to manage and protect your digital information.
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand what cloud computing is and how it works
- Use cloud storage services with greater confidence
- Store, access and organise files online
- Access files from different devices using cloud storage
- Use cloud storage as part of a backup strategy for important documents and photos
- Understand the benefits and risks of storing information online
- Gain practical experience using Google Drive and Dropbox
What you need to know
Entry requirements
This course is designed for seniors who are new to cloud computing and would like to develop greater confidence storing and accessing files online.
Basic computer and internet skills are recommended. Participants should be comfortable using a mouse and keyboard, opening websites and navigating their computer.
What you need to provide
- An internet-connected PC or laptop
- A tablet or smartphone
- An existing Gmail or Google account
- Notepad and pen
Other information
This workshop includes practical activities using Google Drive and Dropbox. Bringing multiple devices, such as a laptop and smartphone or tablet, will help you explore how cloud storage allows you to access files across different devices.
About your trainer
David Vasey has worked in the information technology industry since 1979 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Pure Mathematics and Economics, a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science, and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
David has extensive experience helping seniors build practical digital skills and confidence using computers, smartphones and online technologies. His patient and supportive teaching style helps learners feel comfortable exploring technology and asking questions in a relaxed environment.