EdTech Tools for Sustainable Practices: A Green Revolution in Education

Abstract

The rapid advancement of Education Technology (EdTech) offers promising opportunities for educational institutions to integrate sustainable business practices into their operations and curriculum. The integration of EdTech into sustainability education has emerged as a powerful tool to promote environmental awareness, foster sustainable behavior, and address the pressing challenges of climate change and resource depletion. This chapter explores the growing significance of EdTech in sustainability education, analyzing its potential to cultivate a generation of environmentally conscious and responsible global citizens. It also aims at identifying and examining the most prominent emerging EdTech tools specifically designed to promote sustainability in educational settings. Furthermore, it aims to comprehend the institutional elements that have successfully incorporated and expanded the utilization of EdTech tools to promote enduring business practices. Additionally, the chapter addresses the challenges and obstacles faced by educational institutions in adopting and implementing these technologies and propose strategies to overcome these barriers.

Citation

Thomas, J.V., Sankar, M., Deepika, S.R., Nagarjuna, G. and Arjun, B.S. (2024), "EdTech Tools for Sustainable Practices: A Green Revolution in Education", Hamdan, A. (Ed.) Technological Innovations for Business, Education and Sustainability (Technological Innovation and Sustainability for Business Competitive Advantage), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 117-129. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83753-106-620241009