AI-Driven STEAM Learning and Sustainability Education: Effects on Students’ Digital Literacy and Environmental Awareness

Abstract

This study investigated the impact of AI-driven STEAM learning and sustainability education on students’ digital literacy and environmental awareness. The integration of artificial intelligence into STEAM education has transformed modern learning environments by promoting interactive, technology-oriented, collaborative, and problem-solving instructional approaches aligned with sustainable development goals. AI-supported educational practices enhance students’ digital competencies while improving their understanding of environmental challenges and sustainability-related issues. The study adopted a quantitative research design to examine the relationship between AI-integrated STEAM learning, digital literacy, and environmental awareness among students in secondary and higher education institutions. Data were collected from 250 students through structured questionnaires using a stratified random sampling technique. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, correlation analysis, and regression analysis through SPSS. The findings revealed that AI-driven STEAM learning significantly improves students’ digital literacy, technological competence, and critical thinking skills. Similarly, sustainability education positively influences students’ environmental awareness and environmentally responsible attitudes. The study concluded that integrating AI technologies and sustainability-focused instructional practices into STEAM education contributes significantly to the development of 21st-century skills and sustainability consciousness among students.