Adoption of Cloud Computing In Education and Learning

Change in the underlying technology supporting the subjects of Information Systems and Information Technology is not new. Since the beginning of computing technology as a subject of academic interest, changing technology has been the one constant that has driven the need to adjust the content of what is taught and how it is taught. One of the most recent changes coming on the scene is the emergence of Cloud Computing. With its roots in the Google architecture and reliance on such technologies as virtualization and commodity level computers, a new computing platform is emerging that will potentially affect everything in the curriculum. This article explores those changes on educational system. Educational establishments contain to seek opportunities to rationalize the way to manage their resources. In the near future, cloud computing will have a significant impact on the educational and learning environment, enabling their own users (i.e., learners, Instructors and administrators) to perform their tasks effectively with less cost by utilizing the available cloud based applications offered by the cloud service providers. This paper discusses the use of cloud computing in the educational and learning arena, to be called “Education and Learning as a Service”, emphasizing its possible benefits and offerings. It is essential for an educational and learning organization with its budget restrictions and sustainability challenges, to use the cloud formation best suited for a particular activity.