Abstract

REAL ROBY, Roddy Andrés; MORA HERRERA, Erika Yessenia  and  CONTRERAS MOSCOL, Daniel Fabricio. Towards a sustainable future: the transformative impact of educational technology in higher education. Revista InveCom [online]. 2024, vol.4, n.2, e040210.  Epub May 20, 2024. ISSN 2739-0063.  https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10558708.

This study focuses on the perceptions of expert educators in educational technology at the Technical University of Babahoyo regarding the role of technology in promoting sustainable development in higher education. Through in-depth interviews, the opinions and experiences of 25 educators were explored to identify opportunities and challenges in integrating educational technology to address sustainability issues. The results suggest that educational technology is perceived as a transformative tool to increase students' awareness and engagement with sustainability issues. The identification of effective technological tools, such as online platforms and interactive simulations, supports the idea that the proper selection of technological resources is crucial. However, challenges, such as resistance to change and the need for significant investment in technological resources, are highlighted. Educational technology has significant potential to promote sustainability in higher education, although it is essential to address challenges and ensure adequate training. For future research, exploring specific strategies to overcome obstacles and a more in-depth assessment of the impact of educational technology on achieving sustainability goals are suggested.

Keywords : educational technology; sustainability; transformation.

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