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Senem Seda Demirtaş, Independent Scholar, TürkiyeAbstract
This paper explores the transformative role of digital pedagogy in creating peaceful environments through collaborative technologies, aiming to build human-centered learning communities. As the technology improves and leads to a more connected world, education needs to evolve to address complex social challenges, including conflict and division. The study examines key collaborative technologies such as virtual classrooms, social media platforms, and co-creation tools that improve empathy, dialogue, and mutual understanding. It highlights how these technologies can bridge cultural, social, and geographical divides. Through case studies and theoretical frameworks, the paper illustrates best practices for designing digital learning experiences that prioritize human values and encourage learners to become active contributors. The research also highlights the ethical and practical challenges of using digital tools for peace education. These issues specifically include questions of digital access, user privacy, and the potential risk of reinforcing existing biases. Therefore, it calls for thoughtful teaching practices that respect human dignity and encourage teamwork and shared problem-solving. The goal is to create learning communities where education leads to personal growth and positive change, not just the exchange of information. In the end, this paper offers teachers, decision-makers, and technology experts useful ideas and clear steps to use digital tools to support peace and education that puts people first. This can help build a fairer and kinder world.
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Conference: WCE2026Stream: Teaching Experiences
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