2018 Texas Focus: On the Move! Accessing Information Anywhere / Anytime! Shedding Light on Cloud Computing Friday, March 2, :30-5:00 PM

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1 Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired Outreach Programs W. 45 th St. Austin, TX Texas Focus: On the Move! Accessing Information Anywhere / Anytime! Shedding Light on Cloud Computing Friday, March 2, :30-5:00 PM Presented by Larry L. Lewis, Jr. Founder of Flying Blind, LLC Cleveland, Ohio Larry.Lewis@flying-blind.com Developed for Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired Outreach Programs

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3 Accessing Information Anywhere / Anytime! Shedding Light on Cloud Computing BY: Larry L. Lewis, Jr. President & Founder Flying Blind, LLC Slide 2: Objectives To identify the three components of portable information management To define The Cloud. To define a cloud-based service. Two distinguish between desktop and mobile platforms. To distinguish between cloud-based services that store, share, and interact with users. To implement these services into your consumers technological journey. Slide 3: Who is Flying Blind, LLC? Flying Blind, LLC s founder, Larry Lewis, is a congenitally blind user of a variety of adaptive technologies since their inception over 40 years ago. Mr. Lewis has both domestic and international product and sales management experience working for leading manufacturers in the adaptive technology industry. Flying Blind, LLC exists in order that the most cutting edge, emerging technologies might get promoted in an innovative and responsible manner Texas Focus Accessing Information Anywhere / Anytime! Lewis, L. Page 1

4 Flying Blind, LLC provides product management, marketing, business development, and direct training / consultation services to its clients. Publishes weekly Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday E-Newsletter to approximately 6,500 subscribers with concise, adaptive technology updates. Slide 4: Introduction Mainstream products + built-in accessibility options Catalyst for fueling literacy in education Springboard to competitive employment Undergirded by task-driven methodologies promoting efficiency and independence Slide 5: Introduction (Continued) Compatible with applications used by sighted peers Consideration to today s economic climate Due diligence when investing in these technologies One device/platform, not the end all-be all Slide 6: Defining Portable Information Management Obtaining Information - i.e. research, storage, and retrieval Interacting with Information i.e. notetaking, word processing, and document editing Sharing information i.e. online collaboration through multiplatform apps. Present throughout information, employment, and community 2018 Texas Focus Accessing Information Anywhere / Anytime! Lewis, L. Page 2

5 Slide 7: Defining Cloud Computing Delivery of hosted services over the internet. All services delivered externally. Deployed to multiple devices and platforms Services delivered via Cloud-Based App. Services are elastic or scalable to meet growing or retracting needs. Services are private, public, or hybrid. Customize, use, and pay for services being used. Figure 1 Cloud Logo with up and down arrows Texas Focus Accessing Information Anywhere / Anytime! Lewis, L. Page 3

6 Slide 8: Defining Cloud App Resides within the cloud. Exhibits stationary, desktop characteristics. Offers services via web-browsers. Scalable to mobile platforms. Interactivity of a desktop App + portability of a web App. Can be used offline. Performance controlled by the end user. Web browser and Apps to deploy services. Figure 2 Graphic showing two iphones and an ipad pulling a page from the ios Cloud icon Texas Focus Accessing Information Anywhere / Anytime! Lewis, L. Page 4

7 Slide 9: Cloud Services Storing media Sharing media Interacting with Dynamic Information Blending services to create a comprehensive user experience across platforms. Slide 10: Cloud Components App installation Username / password Customizing settings User profile for Social Networks Slide 11: Assistive Methodologies for Accessing the Cloud Screen magnification. Screenreading. Speech input. External keyboards and Braille displays. Alternative touch gestures. Blend services to optimize independence and efficiency Texas Focus Accessing Information Anywhere / Anytime! Lewis, L. Page 5

8 Slide 12: Two Modes for Cloud Computing Desktop web browsing for Windows, Google, and Apple desktop / laptop computers. Menu bar and toolbars for navigation. Display window for web elements and web content. Alternative keyboard shortcuts provided by operating system and assistive technologies to simulate mouse movement. Figure 3 Photo of a Windows desktop PC. Figure 4 Photo of a Google Chrome Book. Figure 5 Photo of a Mac Book. Slide 13: Two Modes For Cloud Computing (Continued) Mobile web browsers for tablets and smart phones Texas Focus Accessing Information Anywhere / Anytime! Lewis, L. Page 6

9 Browsing sessions have toolbars and tabs for transitioning to different screens. Alternative gestures for interacting with touch screens. Built-in assistive technologies. Wireless external keyboards and Braille displays connect via Bluetooth. Both wireless and cellular connectivity (monitor costs of data plans based on internet usage on mobile devices). Figure 6 Two hands holding a BraillePen. Figure 7 Bluetooth logo Figure 8 Three different sized iphones side by side Texas Focus Accessing Information Anywhere / Anytime! Lewis, L. Page 7

10 Figure 9 Two different sized ipads side by side. Slide 14: Mobile Apps Mobile Apps developed to bridge the gap between mobile web browsing and access to mobile devices. Taking advantage of location services and camera. Such developments have set the stage for Cloud Computing and social networking. Computers = Great stationary solutions. Mobile access = Freedom without being tethered to one particular location Texas Focus Accessing Information Anywhere / Anytime! Lewis, L. Page 8

11 Slide 16: Obtaining Cloud-based Apps App Store o Locate, research, & download. Tabs along bottom for: o Viewing, browsing & searching for specific apps. Select search tab. o Enter name / type of App you wish to search for. Activate search button. Figure 10 Screenshot of itunes App Store Texas Focus Accessing Information Anywhere / Anytime! Lewis, L. Page 9

12 Slide 17: Obtaining Cloud-based Apps (Continued) Review apps that appear in search results. Read app descriptions. User reviews. Install apps. Many IT departments lock down ability to install apps. Establish an App Store Account to install free apps. Some apps require method of payment before installing. The updates tab updates all installed apps. VoiceOver provides feedback on updates available. Select to update apps. Review recently updated apps. Slide 18: Strategies for Desktop and Mobile Cloud Computing Select the appropriate media combination (be mindful of screen magnification on smaller screens). Become acclimated with the page by its web elements. Become familiar with assistive technology keystrokes and gestures for efficient navigation. Expect some sites to be designed for desktop browsers, mobile browser, or both (responsive web design). Tasks may include stationary characteristics of a desktop, Or leverage off mobile hardware via Native or Hybrid Apps Open your browser Download desktop component Get the App within mobile device s App Store 2018 Texas Focus Accessing Information Anywhere / Anytime! Lewis, L. Page 10

13 Slide 19: Three Players Within Cloud Computing Microsoft = Windows Apple = ios Google = Android Select appropriate cloud-based services and Apps Multi-platform strategies for access to information Slide 20: Google App More streamlined approach for research Sign in with Google account Enter search criteria with keyboard, Dictation Or built-in voice search. Use gestures and rotor to locate, contact, or read pertinent information Figure 11 Google App Logo Texas Focus Accessing Information Anywhere / Anytime! Lewis, L. Page 11

14 Slide 21: Google Drive: Storing and Backing Up Cloud service offered by Google Inc. Storage at a tremendous savings. Store files, documents, media types, etc. Access them from any device. Nominal monthly cost based on space purchased. Demonstration of accessing Google Drive. Figure 12 Google Drive logo Slide 22: icloud Sharing of photos, music, contacts, calendars, , and notes. Excellent for the student in transition. Synchronize with icloud s Microsoft Outlook calendar to synchronize contacts, appointments, notes, and . Marry vocational expectations with the realities of Mobile Access. Figure 13 icloud logo 2018 Texas Focus Accessing Information Anywhere / Anytime! Lewis, L. Page 12

15 Slide 23: Microsoft OneDrive Effective Windows 10. ios and Android Apps for mobile devices. Store and share Microsoft files between devices. Used by businesses amongst employees. Excellent compatibility between desktop and mobile versions of Word, Excel, and Power Point. Figure 14 Microsoft OneDrive Logo Slide 24: Dropbox and Online Collaboration Primary purpose is to collaborate. Secondary storage considerations. Up to 1 GB of storage available via referral program. Install Dropbox on a computer via the website. Search for Dropbox App in the App Store or Google Play Texas Focus Accessing Information Anywhere / Anytime! Lewis, L. Page 13

16 Slide 35: Dropbox and Online Collaboration (Continued) Store files and folders with various media types. Publicly share. Privately share with select recipients. Changes made within privately shared files and folders are updated in real-time. Bookmark as a favorite for offline access. Utilize other desktop and Mobile Apps to edit and save, dependent on the file type being accessed. Slide 36: The Cloud and Social Networking Allow for communication between members Compiling and assimilating information Sharing information And having fun Embracing the Inevitable Students will participate in social networking 2018 Texas Focus Accessing Information Anywhere / Anytime! Lewis, L. Page 14

17 Slide 37: The Cloud and Social Networking (Continued) Share common interests Join groups Share media Shape newsfeeds to consolidate information gathering. Private message Grow a business Demonstration using the Facebook Pages Manager App Slide 38: Conclusion Cloud Computing is Changing how Information is stored and shared, changing the way peers, educators, and employers communicate. Multiple Platforms + Multiple Devices = Endless Possibilities. Mirroring the appropriate assistive technology with the right hardware and Apps to yield independence and efficiency. The more versatile the consumer s cloud computing skills are, the more successful their communication within a predominately sighted world Texas Focus Accessing Information Anywhere / Anytime! Lewis, L. Page 15

18 Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired Outreach Programs Figure 15 TSBVI logo Figure 16 IDEAs that Work logo and US Dept. of Education OSEP disclaimer 2018 Texas Focus Accessing Information Anywhere / Anytime! Lewis, L. Page 16