Nurturing Biodiversity Education: Weaving Sustainability Threads with a Tech-Forward Approach

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  • Poornesh M. Department of Mechanical Engineering, St Joseph Engineering College, Karnataka

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https://doi.org/10.16920/jeet/2026/v39i3/26081

Keywords:

Digital Pedagogy; Ecological Literacy; Environmental Conservation; Learning Innovations; Quality Education; Technology Integration.

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 simulations and 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 to foster 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 as a valuable tool to achieve curriculum goals for a more environmentally conscious future.

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2026-01-29

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M., P. (2026). Nurturing Biodiversity Education: Weaving Sustainability Threads with a Tech-Forward Approach. Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, 39(3), 57–73. https://doi.org/10.16920/jeet/2026/v39i3/26081

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Volume 39, Issue 3, January 2026

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