METHODOLOGICAL FEATURES OF USING CLOUD TECHNOLOGIES IN THE TRAINING OF IT SPECIALISTS

Abstract

The article analyses and systematizes methodological features of integrating cloud technologies into the educational process of training specialists in the field of information technologies. The development of the information society and the globalization of the labor market require a review of existing approaches to training IT specialists in the context of the development of cloud technologies. The integration of cloud services into the educational process provides future specialists with competencies that meet the current requirements of the labor market, namely specialists with practical experience in working with various platforms, tools for containerization and automation of deployment. The contradiction is related to the high demands of employers on IT specialists and the limited capabilities of the traditional material and technical base of educational institutions. This contradiction proves the relevance of our research. The purpose of the article is to provide a theoretical justification and systematization of the methodological features of using cloud technologies, as well as to highlight their advantages in the professional training of future IT specialists. The key aspects of using cloud services in the training of future IT specialists are described, the didactic potential of cloud services is revealed, their integration using various models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, IaaS) and their functions in the formation of professional competencies are described. The feasibility of applying project-oriented, problem-oriented and practice-oriented approaches based on cloud platforms is justified. Key methodological advantages are formulated, such as providing access to modern tools, creating conditions for collaborative activities and bringing training as close as possible to the real conditions of the IT industry. Systematic integration of cloud technologies allows moving from a theoretical model to a practice-oriented, competency-based one, provides equal access to tools and helps to develop the skills needed in the modern labor market. However, high-quality implementation requires solving problems related to improving the qualifications of teachers and developing methodological support.