Smart Technologies for Sustainable Development Goals

A. Jose Anand is a Professor at the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, KCG College of Technology, Chennai, India. He has one year of industrial experience and over twenty five years of teaching experience. He has presented several papers in prominent conferences, and has published several papers in reputed journal, and also published books in professional & engineering subjects. He is a member of Institution of Engineers, Computer Society of India, Institution of Engineering and Technology, Indian Society for Technical Education, etc. His current research interests include Wireless Sensor Networks, Embedded systems, IoT, Machine Learning and Image Processing, etc.Saravanan Krishnan is an Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering in College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University, Chennai, India. He is also Deputy Director for Centre for University-Industry Collaboration (CUIC), Anna University, Chennai. He has a Masters in Software Engineering and PhD in Computer Science and Engineering. His research interests include Cloud Computing, Blockchain, Software Engineering, IoT, Smart cities. He has published papers in a number of conferences and reputed journals. He has also written 21 book chapters and edited 15 books with major publishers. He has been a consultant to municipal corporations and Smart City schemes. He is an active researcher and academician, and a is reviewer for many reputed journals. He is Fellow of Institution of Engineers and senior member of Association of Computing Machinery, Indian Society for Technical Education, etc.

• Preface. 1. Introduction to Smart Technologies for Education. 2. Synergizing Pedagogy: Technology-Infused Paths to Sustainable Learning. 3. Innovative Teaching and Learning Strategies: Advancing Quality Education for Sustainable Development. 4. Global Standards for Engineering Accreditation: A Strategic Framework for Institutional Excellence and Compliance. 5. Evaluation of the Application of XR Technologies in Hospitality and Tourism Education: Experience of the THETA Project. 6. Role of Gamification Techniques to Boost Students Motivation and Engagement in Classroom Learning. 7. Education for Sustainable Development and Psychology of Sustainability: Pathways to Equity, Resilience, and Inclusive Growth. 8. Teacher Training and Professional Development: A Holistic and Adaptive Framework. 9. Enhancing Teaching and Learning Methods with Artificial Neural Networks: A Modern Educational Approach. 10. Personalized Exercise Recommendation via Fuzzy Cognitive Diagnosis in Large-Scale E-Learning Environments. 11. Harnessing AI in Education: Elevating Learning Experiences and Driving Innovation. 12. Artificial Intelligence in Moodle: Enhancing Teaching and Learning Experiences. 13. Navigating Adaptive Learning System for Personalized Instruction. 14. Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Global Citizenship. 15. Blockchain in Education: Revolutionizing Credential Verification and Academic Records. 16. Significance of Higher Education in Transmitting Knowledge for Sustainable Development. 17. Having Fun in Learning for the Visually Impaired: On Blind Accessibility in Educational Video Games. 18. Policy-Driven Pathways to Clean Energy in Education: Aligning National Agendas with Global Sustainability Goals. 19. Measuring Online Students’ Participation Willingness to Reduce Dropout Rates in MOOCs. 20. The Teacher Professional Education Program: A Catalyst for Achieving Goal 4 Quality Education in Indonesia. Index.