Sustainable Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Education and Approaches".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 873
Special Issue Editors
2. Ossiannilsson Quality in Open Online Learning (QOOL) Consultancy, 222 35 Lund, Sweden
Interests: artificial intelligence; equity; futures of education; inclusion; human rights; learning; lifelong learning; leadership; innovation; online learning; open access; open education; open educational resources; OER; personal learning; quality education; seamless learning; sustainable development goals; SDG4
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Interests: sustainable learning ecosystems; online learning; distance education; open and distance learning; open education; educational technology; artificial intelligence
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue explores the intersection of AI, openness, and online education in pursuing UNESCO's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG4, which envisions quality education for all.
UNESCO's SDG4 highlights the significance of access, equity, diversity, and lifelong learning in shaping the future of education. The cornerstone of this goal lies in fostering an inclusive educational landscape through open access, open educational resources, and learner empowerment. In alignment with this vision, UNESCO's 'Futures of Education: Learning to Become' initiative aims to envision how knowledge and learning can shape the future of humanity and the planet.
The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the urgency of transitioning towards online and distance learning while ensuring equitable access for all learners. This crisis has further accelerated the demand for sustainable educational models prioritizing quality, efficiency, and personalized learning experiences.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is linked to these developments, revolutionizing various aspects of human existence, including education. However, education systems have been relatively slow to adapt to the transformative potential of the 4IR. Embracing proactive measures, both in practice and research, is essential for educational institutions to thrive in this era of technological innovation.
As we face the challenges posed by the pandemic, investing in innovative solutions that promote high-quality, inclusive education is crucial. This includes addressing social injustice, inequality, and the digital divide exacerbated by the crisis.
We invite researchers, educators, policymakers, and practitioners to contribute original research articles, case studies, and theoretical perspectives exploring sustainable education's multifaceted dimensions in the AI age. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
- Innovations in online and distance learning;
- The transformational power of education technology for a sustainable education;
- Ethical considerations in AI-driven education;
- Inclusive pedagogical approaches;
- Empowering marginalized learners through technology;
- Strategies for addressing the digital divide in education;
- Policy implications for sustainable education reform.
Join us in shaping the future of education by sharing your insights and expertise in this Special Issue. Together, let us envision a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable educational landscape for future generations.
Prof. Dr. Ebba Ossiannilsson
Dr. Aras Bozkurt
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- futures of education
- artificial intelligence in education
- inclusion
- innovation in educational technology
- lifelong learning
- OER
- online quality learning
- open access
- online learning ecosystems
- educational technology for sustainability
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