Fostering Sustainable Education and Enhancing Student Creativity Through Innovative Educational Technologies
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Education and Approaches".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 1209
Special Issue Editors
Interests: creativity; virtual reality; metaverse; online learning
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Interests: affective computing; human-AI interction (HAI); educational technology
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Interests: application of technology in human resources; digital learning and assessment; human resource management of non-profit organizations
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Innovative Educational Technologies are cutting-edge tools like artificial intelligence (AI), virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), adaptive learning systems, and interactive learning technologies. Investigating how automated feedback systems improve learning processes and provide real-time insights for learners and educators could transform traditional education. These technologies support sustainable education by offering scalable, accessible learning solutions that reduce reliance on physical resources. They also enhance student creativity by fostering interactive, problem-solving environments where learners can experiment and apply knowledge in innovative ways. In essence, they make learning more engaging, personalized, and future-ready to improve sustainability education and students’ creativity.
This Special Issue explores the transformative impact of Innovative Educational Technologies on enhancing learner experiences, improving learning outcomes, and fostering continuous, self-directed lifelong learning. We seek contributions investigating how advanced educational technologies can be applied across various contexts: K-12, higher education, adult learning, and corporate training and development. By examining these technologies, we aim to understand their role in creating more personalized, engaging, and efficient learning environments that not only improve immediate educational results but also cultivate the skills and motivation necessary for lifelong learning and professional growth.
Suggest themes: In this Special Issue, focused on sustainable education and sustainability issues, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but need not be limited to) the following:
- AI-Powered Personalized Learning: Examining how AI tailors educational experiences to individual needs, enhancing engagement and outcomes.
- Immersive Learning with VR/AR: Exploring the impact of VR/AR on creating interactive, engaging learning environments.
- Sustainable Education via Tech: Investigating how digital tools support scalable, resource-efficient, and accessible education.
- Lifelong Learning through Digital Platforms: Analyzing how technologies foster continuous learning in education and professional development.
- Generative AI (GenAI) in K-12, Higher Education, Adult Learning, and Corporate Training: Exploring the transformative role of GenAI in various educational contexts.
- UI/UX Design in AI-Education Tools: Assessing how UI/UX design in AI-driven tools affects user experience and learning success.
- Automated Feedback Technologies: Investigating how automated feedback systems improve learning processes and provide real-time insights for learners and educators.
- Learning Analytics for Outcome Improvement: Evaluating how data-driven insights improve learning outcomes and personalization.
Prof. Dr. Yu-Shan Chang
Dr. Hung Yue Suen
Dr. Wan-Hsuan Yen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainability
- creativity
- sustainable education
- educational technology (EduTech)
- adaptive learning
- artificial intelligence (AI)
- virtual reality (VR/AR/MR/XR)
- automated feedback system
- educational technology, generative AI (GenAI)
- interactive learning
- learning analytics
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