TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN EDUCATION: AN IMPERATIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Authors

NKAANEE, SAMUEL NNEEBA (PhD) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS FACULTY OF EDUCATION, RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY, NKPOLU-OROWORUKWO, PORT HARCOURT
MGBOMO, EMMANUEL ODIEGWU (PhD) DEPARTMENT OF FOUNDATION AND ARTS EDUCATION FACULTY OF EDUCATION, IGNATIUS AJURU UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, RUMUOLUMENI, PORT HARCOURT

Keywords:

Technology, Education, Technology-driven education and Sustainable development

Abstract

The significance of technology-driven education in the pursuit of sustainable development is becoming more widely recognized. It enhances the accessibility, quality, and relevance of education in the modern digital era by transforming traditional educational paradigms. This article investigated the critical role of technology-driven education in the promotion of sustainable development using contextual hermeneutic research method. It investigated the methods by which technology can reduce educational disparities, encourage continuous learning, and equip individuals with the requisite skills for the digital economy. The results of the study suggested that technology-driven education is essential for the promotion or attainment of sustainable development. Additionally, it revealed that technology-driven education is currently confronted with a multitude of challenges, including the digital divide, infrastructural constraints, and the necessity of teacher training, despite the significant role it plays in promoting sustainable development. Nevertheless, it is not entirely unwarranted to assert that Nigeria has the potential to achieve sustainable development. Through technology-driven education, the promotion of equity, diversity, and resilience in educational systems worldwide is facilitated by the use of digital tools and platforms. The study posited that in order to facilitate effective technology-driven education, authorities should provide the necessary technological instruments. Furthermore, it is imperative that they strive to guarantee the accessibility and utilization of technological facilities that are both reliable and robust for students and lecturers.

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Published

2025-01-30

How to Cite

NKAANEE, SAMUEL NNEEBA (PhD), & MGBOMO, EMMANUEL ODIEGWU (PhD). (2025). TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN EDUCATION: AN IMPERATIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. European Journal of Research Development and Sustainability, 6(1), 14-19. Retrieved from https://scholarzest.com/index.php/ejrds/article/view/4889