Editorial 1 3rd Workshop on Cloud Technologies in Education Serhiy O. Semerikov, Andrii M. Striuk, Illia O. Teplytskyi Kryvyi Rih National University, 11, Vitalii Matusevych str., Kryvyi Rih, 50027, Ukraine semerikov@gmail.com, andrey.n.stryuk@gmail.com, ilia2306@gmail.com Abstract. The 3rd International Workshop on Cloud Technologies in Education (CTE 2014) took place on December 26, 2014, in Ukraine and World in the blended mode. This volume compromise 52 papers carefully selected from 87 submissions. Keywords: Cloud-based learning environment; Cloud technologies of open education; Cloud technologies of mobile learning; Cloud-based learning management systems; Cloud technologies for informatics learning; Cloud technologies for mathematics learning; Cloud technologies for physics learning 3rd International Workshop on Cloud Technologies in Education (fig. 1) took place on December 26, 2014, in Ukraine and World in the blended mode. Traditionally, the outstanding webinar software was used both to participate and translate this event (http://www.wiziq.com/online-class/2399552-cte2014- part-1 and http://www.wiziq.com/online-class/2399552-cte2014-part-2) – WiZiQ (thanks to Prof. Vladimir Kukharenko). Workshop organizers are Institute of Information Technologies and Learning Tools of the NAPS of Ukraine, Kryvyi Rih National University, Cherkasy State Technological University, National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute”, Taras Shevchenko National University of Luhansk, Kherson State University, and Eastern Washington University [1; 2]. Program Committee Chair: Ilia Teplitsky, Kryvyi Rih National University, Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine Steering Committee: – Institute of Information Technologies and Learning Tools of the NAPS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine: Valeriy Bykov, D. Sc., Prof., Acad. of the NAPS of Ukraine Julia Nosenko, Ph. D. Maria Shyshkina, Ph. D. Oleg Spirin, D. Sc., Prof. Andrey Stryuk, Ph. D. – Kryvyi Rih National University, Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine: Natalia Rashevska, Ph. D. Sergey Semerikov, D. Sc., Prof. Katherine Slovak, Ph. D. CTE Workshop Proceedings, 2015, Vol. 3: CTE-2014 2 Figure 1. CTE 2014 logo and cover. Nikolay Stryuk, Ph. D. – Cherkasy State Technological University, Cherkasy, Ukraine: Vitaliy Snytyuk, D. Sc., Prof. Anatoly Timchenko, D. Sc., Prof. Yuriy Tryus, D. Sc., Prof. – Kharkiv, Ukraine: Lyudmila Bilousova, Ph. D., Prof., H. S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University Oleksandr Kolgatin, D. Sc., Prof., H. S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University Valery Kravets, Ph. D., Prof., National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute” Vladimir Kuharenko, Ph. D., Prof., National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute" Nadiya Olefirenko, Ph. D., H. S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University – Taras Shevchenko National University of Luhansk, Luhansk, Ukraine: Lyubov Panchenko, D. Sc., Prof. Nikolay Semenov, Ph. D. Vladislav Velichko, Ph. D. Editorial 3 – Kherson State University, Kherson, Ukraine: Gennadiy Kravtsov, Ph. D., Prof. Aleksander Spivakovsky, D. Sc., Prof. – Eastern Washington University, Cheney, USA: Garry Pratt, Dr. Figure 2. Workshop highlights CTE Workshop Proceedings, 2015, Vol. 3: CTE-2014 4 Figure 3. Workshop highlights The 3rd volume of CTE Workshop Proceedings is collection of the best papers selected by the CTE 2014 Steering Committee in the CTE topic of interest: Track 1: Cloud-based learning environment Yu. G. Nosenko, V. О. Bogdan Characteristics of Google cloud services in aspect of preschool educational institution management S. H. Lytvynova All-Ukrainian project “Cloud services in education” as a factor of development of cloud-oriented educational environments in general educational institutions S. V. Shokaliuk, I. S. Zakarlyuka Cloud technologies in secondary schools N. V. Bakhmat Theoretical principles of cloud-based pedagogical environment design for primary school teachers’ training N. V. Oleksyuk The ability to use cloud technologies teacher in an elementary school A. P. Martynenko Cloud technologies for educational institutions Editorial 5 A. Y. Melnikov On the experience of the implementation of cloud computing in the Donbass State Engineering Academy V. О. Nizhegorodtsev The using cloud technologies in training future tax specialists of State Fiscal Service of Ukraine N. Н. Rusina Implementation of information and communication technologies when preparing future lawyers V. M. Andriievska, N. V. Olefirenko The use of cloud technologies in preparing future teachers (fig. 2) Т. О. Oliynyk Features of the teacher training as leader of the implementation of ICT innovations O. G. Fedorenko Improving the effectiveness of self education of future teachers of technology N. A. Khmil Experience of preparing future teachers to use the cloud services to create presentations in the educational process V. V. Khivrych Design of information and communication environment of education in Zaporizhia region T. A. Vakaliuk LMS service for SaaS as alternative solution to the problem of designing a cloud-based learning environment for computer science bachelors S. A. Pottosina, T. S. Dziabikhina Adaptation of cloud computing in e-learning system D. V. Stolbov Features of development software for teaching secondary school students the Internet security B. E. Bodnar, A. A. Kosolapov, E. B. Bodnar Organizational aspects of creation and exploitation of the cloud systems Track 2: Cloud technologies of open education Yu. G. Nosenko International standards in the sphere of cloud computing V. M. Kukharenko Cloud technology in science research A. V. Halytskyi, P. V. Mykytenko, V. M. Franchuk Cloud computing as a tool to support online activities Yu. M. Glavcheva, V. M. Kukharenko CTE Workshop Proceedings, 2015, Vol. 3: CTE-2014 6 Open distance learning course “Curator of content”: experience L. F. Panchenko The study of Coursera’s data science specialization (fig. 3) V. V. Pikalova Improving professional training of pre-service math teachers on the basis of massive open online courses Iu. N. Bogachkov, Iu. V. Iakovenko, P. S. Ukhan Using the HN-MOOC platform to support learning in secondary schools Track 3: Cloud technologies of mobile learning M. A. Kyslova, K. I. Slovak Cloud tools of constructing mobile learning environment in higher mathematics M. M. Hordiienko Cloud-based and mobile learning in the training of specialists in higher education V. V. Liakutin Aspects of mobile technology application in distance learning M. V. Petrashenko Use cloudy App Builder in the learning process Yu. G. Nosenko Citrix cloud solutions for children with special learning needs in the USA Track 4: Cloud-based learning management systems A. A. Minaev, E. A. Bashkov, N. N. Datsun Higher engineering education at DonNTU: from tradition to innovation I. V. Gerasimenko, V. V. Glyshenko Using cloud services in distance learning course I. L. Lebedeva Cloud technologies as way to effective professional education S. M. Protska Components of computer-oriented methods of formation of professional competence of future philologists Iu. N. Bogachkov, I. N. Zakomirnyi, P. S. Ukhan Distance learning support service for night general education schools А. V. Lytvyn Development of e-learning by Microsoft: from local solutions to cloud services O. S. Papka Benefits of implementation of Microsoft cloud technologies in educational institutions E. F. Matveeva, V. S. Mkrttchian, N. N. Stepkina, M. D. Amreeva Virtual learning how to innovative educational activities Editorial 7 S. S. Lebedev Virtual conferences for professional training and retraining T. V. Tarnavskaya The problems of creating a personal learning environment Track 5: Cloud technologies for informatics learning E. V. Zaloyko, Yu. V. Tryus Web-oriented software for solving linear programming problems by graphical method M. O. Manko, Yu. V. Tryus Creating a web-oriented expert system for solving problems of optimization L. Yu. Huliailo, Yu. V. Tryus Web-oriented software for evaluation of the risk of enterprise bankruptcy O. O. Zhytskyy, Yu. V. Tryus Web-oriented software for expert assessment questionnaire method N. O. Ponomaryova Preparing future teachers of informatics to professional orientation in IT- specialities high school pupils Track 6: Cloud technologies for mathematics learning V. Ye. Velychko The use of cloud technology in the preparation and publication of mathematical texts G. G. Shvachych, V. S. Konovalenkov, T. M. Zaborova The use of the modern informational technology in the blended learning of fundamental disciplines N. M. Kiianovska The introduction of blended learning in the process of learning mathematics Track 7: Cloud technologies for physics learning V. I. Olevskii, Yu. B. Olevska Using of cloud technologies while studying of exact sciences in secondary school O. V. Merzlykin The results of implementation methods of using cloud technologies as tools of formation high school students’ research competencies in profile physics learning M. I. Sadovyy, O. M. Tryfonova, M. V. Khomutenko A construction of course is in Moodle and use of Ejsapp for studies of physics V. M. Shatalov, V. S. Martynyuk, M. V. Saveliev CTE Workshop Proceedings, 2015, Vol. 3: CTE-2014 8 Through global monitoring to school of the future: smartphone as a laboratory in pocket of each student CTE Workshop Proceedings provides direct open access to its content, based on the following principle: free open access to research results enhances global knowledge sharing. The international editorial board appreciates the contribution of each author. We sincerely thank our readers for their interest in CTE 2014, our reviewers for their competence, delicacy and goodwill. References 1. Semerikov S. O. CTE - Workshop on Cloud Technologies in Education [Electronic resource] / S. O. Semerikov, A. M. Striuk // CTE Workshop Proceedings. – 2013. – Volume 1. – P. 1–2. – Access mode : https://doi.org/10.55056/cte.308 2. Semerikov S. O. CTE - Workshop on Cloud Technologies in Education [Electronic resource] / S. O. Semerikov, A. M. Striuk, I. O. Teplytskyi // CTE Workshop Proceedings. – 2014. – Volume 2. – P. 1–8. – Access mode : https://doi.org/10.55056/cte.311