Implementation of Cloud Computing Database System in Education Sector for Student Learning in Higher Education

Abstract

Information and communication technology is growing increasingly rapidly. One of the technologies that is currently developing is cloud computing. Cloud computing is a computing service that utilizes the internet network as its support. Cloud computing technology can be applied in various fields, including education. This research contains how the application of cloud computing in the education sector and the benefits that will be obtained when cloud computing is applied. The purpose of this research is to find out whether cloud computing is possible to be applied to the education sector, as well as the benefits provided by cloud computing. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with data collection techniques in the form of literature studies. Based on the research conducted, the results show that the services presented by cloud computing have a variety of benefits, mainly to increase efficiency and effectiveness in the education sector.The learning process by utilizing cloud computing began to be felt in learning activities. Seeing the potential and benefits of cloud computing that can be used to assist student learning so that students get information on learning materials, and make it easier for teachers to share information on learning materials. In relation to learning, cloud computing is expected to equip students with positive new skills, because cloud computing has supporting features that can be used as a means for students to share knowledge and learning materials.