Environmental awareness as a key aspect of the educational potential of interactive simulators
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https://doi.org/10.32523/2616-6771-2025-150-1-152-170Keywords:
ecology, sustainable development, environmental education, information and communication technologies, interactive simulator, environmental awareness, digital educational toolsAbstract
The article analyzes the approbation of the developed ecological decision-making simulator aimed at fostering students' environmental awareness and analytical skills. The relevance of the study is driven by the need to integrate interactive digital technologies into education to enhance learning quality, develop sustainable resource management skills, and support informed environmental decision-making. A survey using Google Forms assessed user engagement, interface usability, educational value, and scenario realism. The results showed that most respondents positively perceived the simulator, highlighting its interactivity, informativeness, and practical significance. However, areas for improvement were identified, including interface optimization, scenario expansion, and enhancement of the feedback mechanism. The findings confirm the potential of digital tools in environmental education. Further development of the simulator, its adaptation to different educational levels, and integration into curricula will enhance environmental literacy, foster critical thinking, and support sustainable decision-making in real-world situations. Expanding the simulator's functionality can also increase student motivation and contribute to the modernization of educational approaches.
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