The Cloud in Education: Towards Pedagogical and Digital Transformation

A special issue of Education Sciences (ISSN 2227-7102).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2026 | Viewed by 837

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Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to invite you to contribute to our upcoming Special Issue, “The Cloud in Education: Towards Pedagogical and Digital Transformation”, in Education Sciences. The rapid evolution of cloud computing has profoundly impacted various sectors, and education is no exception. Cloud-based technologies offer unprecedented opportunities to transform teaching and learning, fostering more flexible, collaborative, and personalized educational experiences. Understanding their real-world impact, challenges, and future potential is crucial for advancing educational practices in the digital age.

This Special Issue aims to explore the multifaceted applications and implications of cloud-based technologies across all educational settings, from K-12 to higher education and lifelong learning. We seek to gather cutting-edge research that addresses both theoretical frameworks and practical applications, offering insights into how these technologies are shaping pedagogical approaches, administrative efficiencies, and learner outcomes.

Suggested themes for submission include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Cloud platforms for learning management and content delivery;
  • Impact of cloud computing on digital literacy and skills development;
  • Security, privacy, and ethical considerations in cloud-based education;
  • Cloud solutions for collaborative learning and virtual classrooms;
  • Teacher training and professional development for cloud integration;
  • Assessment and analytics in cloud-based learning environments;
  • Accessibility and equity in cloud-enabled education;
  • Case studies of successful cloud implementation in educational institutions;
  • Future trends and challenges of cloud technologies in education.

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.

Dr. Enrique Sánchez-Rivas
Guest Editor

Dr. Sergio Ruiz Viruel
Co-Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • cloud computing
  • educational technology
  • digital learning
  • innovation in education
  • virtual learning environments
  • flexible learning
  • digital transformation
  • online education
  • distance education
  • information and communication technologies (ICT) in education

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Socio-Communicative Needs and Digital Competence in Women with Basic Education: An Exploratory Study
by Rebeca Soler-Costa, Slawomir Schultis and Carmen Rodríguez-Jiménez
Educ. Sci. 2026, 16(5), 671; https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci16050671 - 22 Apr 2026
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This study explores the barriers that hinder the acquisition of digital skills in women with basic education, as well as their relationship with socio-communicative needs in contexts of exclusion. A validated questionnaire (α = 0.970), based on the DigCompEdu framework, was applied to [...] Read more.
This study explores the barriers that hinder the acquisition of digital skills in women with basic education, as well as their relationship with socio-communicative needs in contexts of exclusion. A validated questionnaire (α = 0.970), based on the DigCompEdu framework, was applied to a sample of 575 women in Granada (Spain). Using non-parametric analyses (Kruskal–Wallis test), significant differences were identified according to variables such as age, educational level, employment status and income. The results reveal that older women, women with low incomes, lower educational levels and unemployed women have greater difficulties in accessing, searching for information, creating content, and solving problems with ICT. However, a positive attitude towards technology was observed in all profiles, which constitutes an opportunity for intervention. It is concluded that the digital divide in women with basic training is conditioned by structural factors that generate specific socio-communicative needs. We propose the implementation of training policies with an intersectional and gender focus that favor digital equity and the active inclusion of these women in the digital society. Full article
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