BUILDING DIGITAL LITERACY THROUGH SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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  • Dr. (Mrs.) Helen Akpama Andong Department of Continuing Education and Development Studies  Faculty of Vocational and Entrepreneurial Education  University of Calabar Author
  • Ubana Ubana Michael Department of Continuing Education and Development Studies  Faculty of Vocational and Entrepreneurial Education  University of Calabar Author
  • Grace Besong Bangbeshie Agogo Department of Continuing Education and Development Studies  Faculty of Vocational and Entrepreneurial Education  University of Calabar Author

Keywords:

Digital literacy, social work education, and sustainable development

Abstract

The rapid integration of technology into society underscores the urgency for social work education to equip students with digital literacy skills. This paper investigates the role of digital literacy in fostering sustainable social development. Emphasizing more than technical competence, digital literacy encompasses critical thinking, ethical navigation, and privacy management. Integrating it into social work curricula necessitates equitable access to hardware and online resources. Pedagogical approaches such as digital storytelling, problem-based learning, and social media integration are promising in building multifaceted digital capabilities. While technology is pivotal for sustainable development, its benefits are maximized when coupled with sociotechnical literacy and a critical understanding of its impacts.

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Author Biography

  • Grace Besong Bangbeshie Agogo, Department of Continuing Education and Development Studies  Faculty of Vocational and Entrepreneurial Education  University of Calabar



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2025-05-15

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BUILDING DIGITAL LITERACY THROUGH SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. (2025). Scientific Journal of Educational Management, Research and Law, 3(1), 420-425. http://journals.aemapp.org/index.php/SJEMRL/article/view/162

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