Exploring the Role of Innovative Teaching Methods Using ICT Educational Tools for Engineering Technician Students in Accelerating the Green Transition

Georgios Sotiropoulos, Eleni Didaskalou (), Fragiskos Bersimis, Georgios Kosyvas and Konstantina Agoraki
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Georgios Sotiropoulos: Department of Business Administration, University of Piraeus, 18534 Piraeus, Greece
Eleni Didaskalou: Department of Business Administration, University of Piraeus, 18534 Piraeus, Greece
Fragiskos Bersimis: Department of Business Administration, University of Piraeus, 18534 Piraeus, Greece
Georgios Kosyvas: Directorate of Secondary Education, B Athens, 15341 Agia Paraskevi, Greece
Konstantina Agoraki: Department of Business Administration, University of Piraeus, 18534 Piraeus, Greece

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 14, 1-21

Abstract: Sustainable development has emerged as a critical priority for the global community, influencing all aspects of development worldwide. Within this context, the role of education and training in advancing sustainable development can contribute to this. This research aims to explore whether the integration of Information and Communication Technology educational tools into the curricula of engineering technicians helps trainees better understand the concepts of climate change and resource management, which are directly linked to the green transition and the green economy, compared to traditional educational methods. The study was conducted with trainees from Higher Vocational Training Schools (SAEKs) in the wider Athens area, Greece. According to the results, using educational technology to teach engineering courses aids students in developing the competencies needed to change production processes and business models in the direction of a greener future. This is especially crucial as future technicians will be able to use cutting-edge methods to lower emissions and boost resource use efficiency. The findings of the study could provide important information for all those involved in the design of educational curricula of engineering technicians. Concerns and thoughts on the effective use of educational technology in the educational process are also expressed.

Keywords: green transition; innovative educational technologies; engineering technician students; education for sustainable development; ICT educational tools (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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