Challenges related to the environmental, social, and ethical concerns of digital technologies
Research gap analysis derived from 3 education papers in our local library.
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The paper identifies challenges related to the environmental, social, and ethical concerns of digital technologies. It highlights the tension between administrative efficiencies and concerns about implications for students' learning and environmental sustainability.
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Sourced from the stated challenges and future-work section and inline gaps of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 3 journals.
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Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps
- Sustainable digitalization in education: perspectives of Latvian educational professionals (2026) · Frontiers in Education · doi
The paper identifies challenges related to the environmental, social, and ethical concerns of digital technologies. It highlights the tension between administrative efficiencies and concerns about implications for students' learning and environmental sustainability. The study notes the limited attention given to the broader environmental impacts of digital infrastructures and artificial intelligence technologies.
generalstated challengesKeywords: paper identifies challenges related environmental social ethical concerns - Educação ambiental e sustentabilidade nas instituições públicas de ensino: uma revisão integrativa sob a perspectiva da saúde ambiental (2026) · Revista ft · doi
Future research should focus on the development of strategies to transform campuses into educational and health-promoting environments - Future research should investigate the impact of governance, indicators, continuing education and community participation on the consolidation of permanent socio-environmental responsibility policies - Future research should analyze the challenges and opportunities for promoting environmental education and sustainability in Brazilian public educational institutions
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5Keywords: future research focus development strategies transform campuses educational - DIGITAL INNOVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION (2026) · EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD) · doi
Future studies may explore the influence of factors such as digital literacy, environmental awareness, technological readiness and institutional support on Digital Innovation and Environmental Sustainability. Future investigations may focus on the relationship between Digital Innovation, environmental responsibility, academic performance and student engagement. Future research may investigate the effectiveness of smart campus models in promoting sustainable educational development and environmental conservation.
generalinline gapsevidence 5/5Keywords: environmental future digital innovation explore influence factors literacy awareness technological readiness institutional support sustainability investigations
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