Nurturing Biodiversity Education: Weaving Sustainability Threads (SDG 4 & 15) with a Tech-Forward Approach

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Authors: Poornesh M.
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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