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Integrating Technology for Pedagogical, Technological, and Socio-Ethical Sustainability in Education

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-10
JournalTechnology, Knowledge and Learning
Volume31
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2026

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  2. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  3. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  4. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    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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