This episode is based on the report "Environmental Impact of Edtech: The Hidden Costs of Digital Learning 2024" by Shengjergji, Luzai, Mills, Van Nostrand, Cermakova, and Kucirkova, which examines the resource depletion, energy consumption, and e-waste associated with the production and use of EdTech.
The authors review existing research on the topic, highlighting the challenges and potential solutions. They discuss the importance of integrating environmental considerations into EdTech development and implementation, advocating for a more sustainable approach to digital learning.
The report also explores relevant environmental certifications and proposes a framework for evaluating EdTech's environmental impact based on people, products, and processes.
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All reports and insights discussed here are publicly accessible at http://www.foreduimpact.org. Please note that while the discussions and questions in this episode were generated and narrated by a Google AI model, we recommend verifying any references against the original written materials on the website, as there may be variations in interpretation despite thorough quality checks.
Report published: October 2, 2025
Authors of the report: Sofije Shengjergji, Anna Luzai, Stefanie Mills, Parker Van Nostrand, Anna Lindroos Cermakova, and Natalia I. Kucirkova
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