Technology and Engineering Education in the Digital Era: Towards Sustainable Development Goals

Dear Colleagues,

In the current landscape of engineering education, the integration of technology has become increasingly crucial for achieving sustainable development goals. The rapid advancement of technology and the widespread use of social media platforms have reshaped the way we communicate, collaborate, and learn. As engineering education evolves, it is essential to explore how these digital tools can be effectively harnessed to foster innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing among engineering students and educators. This Special Issue aims to elucidate the significance of integrating technology and social media in engineering education, providing a comprehensive understanding of its implications and potential benefits.

Importance of the Research Area:

The integration of technology in engineering education holds great promise for addressing the challenges posed by sustainable development goals. By leveraging digital tools, engineering educators can create immersive and interactive learning experiences, foster global collaborations, and enhance the acquisition of the critical skills needed to tackle complex real-world problems. Furthermore, technology-enabled learning environments can empower students to engage actively in their education, promote lifelong learning, and facilitate the acquisition of the competencies required for successful engineering careers in the digital era. This research area is of utmost importance as it aligns with the growing need to bridge the gap between engineering education and the ever-evolving demands of sustainable development.

Aim of the Special Issue:

The aim of this Special Issue is to explore and advance our understanding of how the integration of technology and social media can revolutionize engineering education in the pursuit of sustainable development goals. It aims to provide a platform for researchers, practitioners, and educators to share insights, innovative practices, and research findings related to the effective integration of technology and social media in engineering education. The Special Issue will feature a collection of high-quality papers that contribute to the body of knowledge in this domain and provide actionable recommendations for educators and policymakers.

Relevance to Journal Scope:

This Special Issue aligns closely with the scope of the journal, addressing the pressing need for incorporating technology and social media into engineering education in order to nurture future engineers who are well-equipped to contribute to sustainable development.

Suggested Themes:

• Innovative approaches to integrating technology in engineering education;
• Online collaborative learning and knowledge sharing in engineering education;
• Social media for enhancing student engagement and active learning in engineering courses;
• Digital tools and platforms for project-based learning and design thinking in engineering education;
• Assessment and evaluation of technology-enabled engineering education;
• Ethical and social implications of integrating technology and social media in engineering education;
• Strategies for promoting inclusivity and diversity in technology-enhanced engineering learning environments;
• Technology enhanced projects derived from active learning in engineering courses;
• Optimization methods in engineering technology meeting sustainable development goals;
• Social impact of technology and social media in engineering and lifelong learning.

These suggested themes provide a starting point for authors to contribute their original research, case studies, best practices, and theoretical perspectives to this Special Issue. This Special Issue encourages the submission of theoretical and empirical works that make use of a variety of methodological techniques and have strong foundations in the recent literature. However, we also welcome submissions that explore related areas not explicitly mentioned but relevant to the overall theme of integrating technology into engineering education for sustainable development.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome.

I/We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Zoe Kanetaki
Dr. Sébastien Jacques
Dr. Christos Troussas
Prof. Dr. Constantinos Stergiou
Guest Editors

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