Cloud-Based Educational Transformation: The Municipal Policy Model of Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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https://doi.org/10.70862/CSIR.2025.0202-15Keywords:
cloud technologies, digital transformation, educational policy, municipal education, Google Reference Schools, teacher trainingAbstract
The article presents the process of digitalization of education in the Municipality of Plovdiv, Bulgaria, as a good practice for educational transformation. Based on a comparative analysis of international practices and the experience of the Municipality of Plovdiv, a model for the digital transformation of the school environment has been developed. The paper examines the main stages of the implementation of the “School in the Cloud” project, which includes the activation of cloud platforms, the training and certification of teachers, as well as the application of the 1:1 model. The achieved results are presented, highlighting the region as one of the leaders in Eastern Europe in implementing cloud technologies in education. The study emphasizes the importance of local policies, teacher training and professional development, as well as the need for active community engagement. The establishment of effective cooperation between local authorities, schools, and technology partners stands out as a prerequisite for the sustainable development of the educational environment in the digital era. The described strategies can serve as a model for the modernization and digitalization of municipal-level educational systems.
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