DIGITAL TOOLS AND SMART CAMPUSES: ENHANCING EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

In recent years, Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) has drawn global attention, with the UN 2030 Agenda highlighting “quality education” as a foundation for equity and sustainability. Digital tools and smart campuses, built on cloud computing, big data, AI, and IoT, have become strategic drivers of educational modernization. They optimize resources, support personalized learning, and expand access through digital libraries, archives, and smart classrooms. Evidence from China and Kazakhstan shows their potential, yet challenges remain: lack of unified standards, limited digital literacy, and data security risks. This paper analyzes these opportunities and constraints, offering strategies to help universities and policymakers promote modernization and sustainability.