Manuel Saculanda Alberto

Manuel Saculanda Alberto holds a Master's degree in Educational Sciences and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Education with the project titled "The Use of Information and Communication Technologies as Environmental Management Tools in Huambo (Angola)."

Advisor: Dulce Franco

• Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
• Continuous Training
• Environment

Abstract

In recent years, no one remains indifferent to the problems affecting the planet, such as global warming, which leads to water scarcity, pollution, noise, and the extinction of various plant and animal species. This study aims to demonstrate the importance of ICT in Environmental Management through environmental education and biodiversity preservation in Angolan schools and within the community. Schools can serve as a primary messenger of sustainability and sustainable development through students in the city of Huambo.

Lately, humanity has been facing very serious issues resulting from environmental changes, which can trigger negative effects for sustaining life in society, as the set of conditions necessary to meet basic and supplementary human needs is imbalanced. Thus, the importance of fostering habits and values within the population is acknowledged. Environmental education should be addressed more comprehensively in schools, utilizing various learning methods to engage students and involve them in an approach that, beyond knowledge, fosters awareness of the importance of this topic.

This research explores how information and communication technologies (ICT) can be used as tools for environmental management in the school spaces of Huambo municipality, Angola. The general objective is to assess the use of information and communication technologies as management tools in school spaces within Huambo municipality. Specifically, the study aims to: investigate the development of ICT in Angola, particularly in Huambo municipality; understand the current state of ICT in environmental management within school spaces; analyze the potential benefits of using ICT for collecting, processing, and sharing environmental information; understand how ICT can encourage the active participation of students and administrators in sustainable practices within Huambo municipality, in the city of Huambo.

ICT proves to be viable for real-time collection and analysis of environmental data within school spaces. Its effective use can significantly contribute to environmental management in Huambo municipality's school spaces, promoting sustainability and raising awareness of the importance of environmental preservation in school environments.

Keywords: Information and Communication Technologies; Environmental Management; Educational Spaces