Cloud computing in the education – present state and outlook

Abstract

This article presents problems related to the use of the cloud computing by the educational system. A special attention is drawn to basic advantages and disadvantages of a computing cloud. The present state of the use of the computing cloud in education is analyzed, as well as possibilities of its further introduction to the educational system. Substantive aspects related to its use, but also financial issues are considered. The latter strongly influence the teleinformatics hardware crucial for a proper functioning of a computing cloud. The maintained problems are presented, that include the level of use and the technical performance of the computing cloud infrastructure in the education units. The need of teacher trainings is emphasized, that will increase the effectiveness and safety of the use of the computing cloud. Both commercial and free software is discussed that may be used by the students and the teachers for the use of the computing cloud in the didactics processes.