Sustainability in Digital Education: A Systematic Review of Innovative Proposals

In the last decade, the extensive use of new Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in education in recent years has changed the nature of the teaching–learning environment. However, the adequate use of ICT is necessary for promoting educational practices that contribute to sustainable dev...

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Main Authors: Alién García-Hernández, Ana García-Valcárcel Muñoz-Repiso, Sonia Casillas-Martín, Marcos Cabezas-González
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Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/13/1/33
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author Alién García-Hernández
Ana García-Valcárcel Muñoz-Repiso
Sonia Casillas-Martín
Marcos Cabezas-González
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Ana García-Valcárcel Muñoz-Repiso
Sonia Casillas-Martín
Marcos Cabezas-González
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description In the last decade, the extensive use of new Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in education in recent years has changed the nature of the teaching–learning environment. However, the adequate use of ICT is necessary for promoting educational practices that contribute to sustainable development. The systematization of the research in this area is presented as an opportunity to provide a contribution to the already existing theories and practices related to the use of ICT and the development of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The aim of this study is to conduct a systematic review of articles that address innovative approaches to sustainability in digital education. The PRISMA 2020 guidelines were used to review the literature of articles published in the last decade in the Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus databases. The results presented are based on the research questions that will guide the search and analysis of the information. They are divided into theoretical and practical research, giving relevance to the relationship between educational innovation with ICT and sustainability. The main variables that are taken into account in contributing to the SDGs through the use of ICT in educational practice are also presented. A critical discussion on this topic is elaborated, which will help to support a solid theoretical framework. Last, a conclusion on the effectiveness of digital education and its contribution to a sustainable development are provided.
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spelling doaj.art-54a4cea5874041db91e63319da3074ea2023-11-30T21:56:38ZengMDPI AGEducation Sciences2227-71022022-12-011313310.3390/educsci13010033Sustainability in Digital Education: A Systematic Review of Innovative ProposalsAlién García-Hernández0Ana García-Valcárcel Muñoz-Repiso1Sonia Casillas-Martín2Marcos Cabezas-González3Department of Research Methods and Diagnostics in Education, University of Seville, 41013 Seville, SpainDepartment of Didactics, Organization and Research Methods, University of Salamanca, 37008 Salamanca, SpainDepartment of Didactics, Organization and Research Methods, University of Salamanca, 37008 Salamanca, SpainDepartment of Didactics, Organization and Research Methods, University of Salamanca, 37008 Salamanca, SpainIn the last decade, the extensive use of new Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in education in recent years has changed the nature of the teaching–learning environment. However, the adequate use of ICT is necessary for promoting educational practices that contribute to sustainable development. The systematization of the research in this area is presented as an opportunity to provide a contribution to the already existing theories and practices related to the use of ICT and the development of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The aim of this study is to conduct a systematic review of articles that address innovative approaches to sustainability in digital education. The PRISMA 2020 guidelines were used to review the literature of articles published in the last decade in the Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus databases. The results presented are based on the research questions that will guide the search and analysis of the information. They are divided into theoretical and practical research, giving relevance to the relationship between educational innovation with ICT and sustainability. The main variables that are taken into account in contributing to the SDGs through the use of ICT in educational practice are also presented. A critical discussion on this topic is elaborated, which will help to support a solid theoretical framework. Last, a conclusion on the effectiveness of digital education and its contribution to a sustainable development are provided.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/13/1/33Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)PRISMAdigital educationinnovation
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Ana García-Valcárcel Muñoz-Repiso
Sonia Casillas-Martín
Marcos Cabezas-González
Sustainability in Digital Education: A Systematic Review of Innovative Proposals
Education Sciences
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
PRISMA
digital education
innovation
title Sustainability in Digital Education: A Systematic Review of Innovative Proposals
title_full Sustainability in Digital Education: A Systematic Review of Innovative Proposals
title_fullStr Sustainability in Digital Education: A Systematic Review of Innovative Proposals
title_full_unstemmed Sustainability in Digital Education: A Systematic Review of Innovative Proposals
title_short Sustainability in Digital Education: A Systematic Review of Innovative Proposals
title_sort sustainability in digital education a systematic review of innovative proposals
topic Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
PRISMA
digital education
innovation
url https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/13/1/33
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