Abstract
Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) is increasingly integral across educational levels, driven by advances in digital technologies such as AI, VR/AR, and adaptive platforms. However, this rapid digitalization raises sustainability concerns, including environmental impacts, social equity, and cognitive well-being. Here is analyzed the multifaceted sustainability of TEL through pedagogical, technological, and socio-ethical lenses, synthesizing research on immersive simulations, inclusive digital transformation, social robotics, gamification, and digital leadership. The paper highlights that sustainable TEL requires didactically grounded practices, energy-efficient technologies, ethical data use, and fostering digital literacy and well-being. The integration of technology must support deep learning, accessibility, and social responsibility to avoid cognitive overload and exclusion. These findings suggest that aligning TEL with sustainable development principles can enhance educational equity, effectiveness, and resilience, contributing to the long-term sustainability of education in a digital era.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-10 |
| Journal | Technology, Knowledge and Learning |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - Mar 2026 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
Keywords
- Cognitive sustainability
- Pedagogical sustainability
- Socio-ethical sustainability
- Sustainable education
- Technological sustainability
- Technology-enhanced learning
OECD Field of Science
- 5.3 Education
- 5.4 Sociology
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