Unit 4: Task 2

                                                       Cloud- services 

The term cloud services is a broad category that encompasses the myriad IT resources provided over the Internet. The expression may also be used to describe professional services that support the selection, deployment and ongoing management of various cloud-based resources. Nowadays, some companies which offer this type of service are Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Box, Carbonite, and Dropbox.

On the one hand, some advantages the cloud presents are the scale and cost since users start with few GB of free storage and buying extra capacity is cheap; encapsulated change management, and agility because cloud services go very fast. Moreover, they offer to store your digital photos, music, videos, and documents on web-connected computers using a personal or work email account. Basically, the most technological advantages that they have made possible are related to accessibility of the user's information. You can have access to it using your smartphone, even you keep it in your laptop or the other way around. It allows us to be connected to our info and data everywhere.

On the other hand, concerning disadvantages, one of the potential problems is security.  Hackers can steal our data and personal information.  However, cloud service provides safe encryption and password protection for preventing security problems. In order to ensure their customers, they offer a safe and protected service. Nevertheless, that can be another problem because it means that the companies that provide the service are the ones that actually have control over the hardware used to store data and over the information itself.

In relation to my daily life use or experience with cloud services, I would like to use it more.  I do a backup every month in case something happens to my mobile I cannot get back everything I had. I also use Dropbox and Google Drive for college or work in order to have all my projects ready and accessible.  However, as I have said, one of my purposes is to discover new advantages and use more frequently cloud services. 

http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2012/02/09/health-and-family/tech/life-cloud.html 

http://searchcloudprovider.techtarget.com/definition/cloud-services

https://aws.amazon.com/es/what-is-cloud-computing/

https://www.lifewire.com/cloud-computing-explained-2373125

Unit 3. Task 2.

I studied English Studies at the University of Alicante, and I studied a Master in Secondary Education last year so I would like to be an English teacher in CSE. So, I would like to be an English teacher in Secondary Education in Spain, which corresponds to “ESO” and “Bachillerato”.

First of all, methodology is essential for students’ learning process since it represents the different ways in which information could be presented and taught. Regarding, my experience as I student, I think one of the best methodologies is Task-Based Learning because embraces interactivity, dynamism and cooperative work.

Also, tasks reflect real and daily situations that students could face in the future so they can consider English subject as something useful and interesting that they can include even in their routine. Consequently, when I become a teacher, I will use this method in order to motivate my students and catch their attention and interest since other theoretical methods such as Grammar Method or Direct Method are focused on other concepts and approaches.

Finally, some learning strategies associated with TBL games, watching TV series, talking about teenagers’ interests, teamwork, role play, social networks or debates. In conclusion, TBL allows students to learn in a free environment where teachers guide them instead of imposing knowledge on them and as a teacher it allows us to create a good at the atmosphere in which students can develop their English skills.