TECHNOLOGIES IN EDUCATION: THE IMPACT OF CLOUD-BASED TEACHING ON EDUCATIONAL COLLABORATION AND ACCESSIBILITY

Abstract

The research aimed to analyze the impact of cloud-based teaching on educational collaboration and accessibility, exploring how digital technologies influence pedagogical practices and the inclusion of students in different contexts. The approach was qualitative and field-based, with a sample composed of 24 education professionals, including teachers, pedagogical coordinators and managers, who participated in semi-structured interviews and focus groups. The results indicated that while the use of cloud-based tools favors student-teacher collaboration, personalization of learning, and accessibility to educational resources, there are still significant challenges, such as a lack of technological infrastructure, educator empowerment, and data security. The research concluded that for the effective implementation of these technologies, it is necessary to invest in continuous training for educators, improve infrastructure in schools, and adopt strict data protection measures in order to ensure that cloud-based teaching can promote more inclusive, dynamic, and collaborative education.