Nurturing Biodiversity Education: Weaving Sustainability Threads (SDG 4 & 15) with a Tech-Forward Approach
Abstract
This paper investigates the potential of technology to transform biodiversity education, in alignment with the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education. It explores how immersive learning experiences, facilitated by tools such as simulationsand mobile apps, can revolutionize student engagement. The paper emphasizes the role of digital content in clarifying complex ecological concepts, while also highlighting how citizen science projects and data analysis activities can leverage technology tofoster student participation. Practical solutions are proposed for integrating technology into curriculums, empowering educators to address environmental challenges. Through a comprehensive assessment using case studies and mixed-method analysis (quantitative and qualitative), this paper evaluates the effectiveness of technology in enhancing learning outcomes. Ultimately, it argues that technology has the potential to transform biodiversity education, fostering ongoing research collaboration and serving asa valuable tool to achieve curriculum goals for a more environmentally conscious future
Fields of Study & Subjects
Environmental and sustainability education
Animal and Plant Science Education
Environmental Sustainability and Education
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Engineering Education/Journal of engineering education transformations/Journal of engineering education transformation
- Volume
- 39
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 57–73
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN