Educational Aspects of Using Google Earth Engine: Training Course for Educators by the Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

Abstract. Google Earth Engine (GEE) is a cloud-based geoinformation platform that enables the processing of satellite data, offering substantial computing capabilities. This publication addresses the potential applications of the Google Earth Engine platform in the field of education, as well as the prerequisites and conditions for the organisation of the course for educators. The stages involved in organising the course, along with the topics and tools that formed the basis for the lectures and practical classes, are described in detail. The efficacy of the developed course is evaluated based on the responses of the participants obtained through questionnaires and a final interview. It is important to note that the application of cloud platforms for the processing of large volumes of geodata represents a current global trend, particularly within the field of education. Consequently, the development and implementation of the course for educators that is aligned with this trend constitutes a significant contribution to the advancement of innovative educational practices in Ukraine.