Aramburuzabala, P.; Culcasi, I.; Cerrillo, R. Service-Learning and Digital Empowerment: The Potential for the Digital Education Transition in Higher Education. Sustainability2024, 16, 2448.
Aramburuzabala, P.; Culcasi, I.; Cerrillo, R. Service-Learning and Digital Empowerment: The Potential for the Digital Education Transition in Higher Education. Sustainability 2024, 16, 2448.
Aramburuzabala, P.; Culcasi, I.; Cerrillo, R. Service-Learning and Digital Empowerment: The Potential for the Digital Education Transition in Higher Education. Sustainability2024, 16, 2448.
Aramburuzabala, P.; Culcasi, I.; Cerrillo, R. Service-Learning and Digital Empowerment: The Potential for the Digital Education Transition in Higher Education. Sustainability 2024, 16, 2448.
Abstract
In an era driven by technology and connectivity, where the sphere of learning goes beyond conventional classrooms, e-Service-Learning (e-SL) merges the possibilities of technology with the principles of experiential education in a powerful blend [1]. Service-learning (SL) is an educational proposal that has been cited by UNESCO [2] as an innovative educational tool through which to address the complex challenges of our society. The Sustainable Development Goals [3] provide a framework around which to structure the SL projects and thus develop the skills needed to act on the full range of goals. Embedding digital means open a debate on the intricate relationship between technology, education, and societal impact [4]. By analyzing two focus groups involving faculty, students and community partners, this contribution aims to explore the potential of combining SL and digital empowerment (DE). The focus group participants discussed the opportunities for innovation, the expected impact on them and the society at large, their needs and the pre-conditions needed to make SL and DE successful, and limitations. The results are presented according to the six principles of sustainability education in the university environment, highlighting the transformative potential of combining these principles within SL and DE.
Keywords
service-learning; e-service-learning; digital empowerment; sustainability education; Sustainable Development Goals
Subject
Social Sciences, Education
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