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Ecological Education and Digital Technologies: Pedagogical Convergences for Sustainable Citizenship

Francesca Latino, Generoso Romano, Francesco Tafuri

Abstract

In an era defined by accelerating ecological crises and the pervasive presence of digital technologies, education stands at a crucial crossroads. This article explores the intersection between ecological education and digital innovation, analyzing how pedagogical frameworks can integrate technological tools to foster sustainable citizenship. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives, the paper investigates how digital environments can support ecological thinking, critical engagement, and collective responsibility among learners. It emphasizes the importance of pedagogical intentionality, teacher agency, and inclusive design in shaping educational practices that transcend instrumental uses of technology. Through a critical review of emerging approaches and case studies, the article highlights the need for education systems to cultivate not only digital competencies but also ecological awareness, ethical sensitivity, and democratic participation. Ultimately, it argues that the convergence of ecological and digital paradigms offers a unique opportunity to reimagine teaching and learning as transformative practices for a sustainable future.

Keywords

Critical Consciousness; Systems Thinking; Teacher Agency; Democratic Education; Planetary Ethics; Transformative Learning

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