While education leaders are smart to be concerned about data security, their fears about moving to the cloud are often based on myth rather than reality. Information hosted in a district or school data center on a server that educators can see and touch may seem inherently safer, but that is not necessarily true.
This paper addresses some common myths about moving to the cloud, shares real-life examples of how the cloud helps securely support innovative learning models, and offers guidance on what to look for when selecting a cloud provider. Let’s consider some of the myths and realities surrounding cloud computing in education.