Digital awareness in educational settings

Abstract

The growing use of digital technologies in schools calls for a rethinking of teaching and learning methods. Digital technologies are no longer merely supportive tools but complex environments capable of reshaping knowledge‑construction processes, cognitive dynamics, social relationships, and instructional practices. This contribution examines the notion of technological awareness as a fundamental requirement for the effective, responsible, and sustainable use of technologies in educational contexts. Specifically, it explores digital skills, critical and media literacy, data‑related ethics, social and interpersonal implications, and the risks associated with technological dependence. By integrating perspectives from multiple disciplines, the study highlights the importance of developing educational practices aimed at fostering conscious technology use, adopting personalized learning systems, promoting inclusion, and supporting critical thinking, while simultaneously encouraging responsible digital citizenship.