In this age of incredible technological advancements, how have we been capable of storing massive amounts of data? Watch the evolution of big data through major progressions, from storage in a single computer, to today's widespread use of cloud computing. Try beginning a discussion in your class on how the World Wide Web has grown to revolutionize communications worldwide, and what implications this will continue to have for the world community.

Concepts

the internet

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Additional Tags

cloud computing, evolution of computer, world wide web, data storage, social studies

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Pros

• Gives nice overview of a very specialized field
• Opportunity to flip the video: create your own multiple choice and/or open answer questions to check for understanding, add additional resources, or create a discussion question for an online open forum (requires free online registration)

Cons

• You may want to explore further resources to get a more complete picture of the concept and implications of big data storage

Common Core

RST.11-12.9