Tech-Driven Sustainability: Exploring the Convergence of Edtech and Sustainable Development

Abstract

In the pursuit of sustainable development, education is essential for influencing attitudes, actions, and behaviours. In this endeavour, educational technology (EdTech) has become a potent instrument, providing creative teaching and learning methods that are consistent with sustainable development ideals. In light of the 2030 goals, this paper examines the relationship between educational technology and education for sustainable development (ESD), drawing on information from credible sources such as academic research, UNESCO, and the Commonwealth of Learning. Education for sustainable development (ESD) aims to prepare the next generation of citizens to deal with sustainable development concerns. The learning environments that teachers design in a classroom have a significant impact on the learning of the students. This paper seeks to clarify how EdTech might be used to further ESD goals in the next ten years by a review of trends, obstacles, and opportunities. In addition to highlighting the implementation of the new Education for Sustainable Development framework in the Indian context, the ESD for 2030 roadmap outlines the urgent issues facing the planet (UNESCO, 2020). The Education for Sustainable Development roadmap in India has been laid in the New Education Policy (NEP) (MHRD, India, 2020).