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@article{202559,
        author = {Chukhu Nuna and Jayadeba Sahoo},
        title = {Digital Pedagogies for Peace: Harnessing ICT to Foster Nonviolent Conflict Resolution},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {6883-6894},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=202559},
        abstract = {In an increasingly interconnected yet divided world, the persistence of conflict and violence amid growing aspirations for social, political, economic, and spiritual advancement calls for innovative educational responses. This paper explores how digital pedagogies rooted in the strategic use of information and communication technologies (ICT) can serve as transformative tools for cultivating peace and nonviolent conflict resolution. Employing a critical analytical framework, the study examines the underlying sociopsychological drivers of violence and the pedagogical affordances of emerging technologies such as e-learning platforms, mobile applications, virtual and augmented reality, and AI-powered dialogue systems. These tools, when integrated thoughtfully into peace curricula, foster empathy, intercultural understanding, and collaborative problem-solving among learners. The analysis underscores key enablers of success, including equitable access to digital infrastructure, inclusive pedagogical design, and continuous data-driven feedback mechanisms. Findings reveal that ICT-enhanced peace education deepens learners’ cognitive and emotional engagement with nonviolence while expanding its reach across diverse communities. The paper concludes by advocating for the systematic integration of technology-driven peace modules across educational levels, positioning digital pedagogies as powerful catalysts for nurturing a global culture of dialogue, respect, and sustainable harmony.},
        keywords = {Digital Pedagogy, Peace Education, ICT Integration, Nonviolent Conflict Resolution, Empathy and Intercultural Understanding & Technology-Enhanced Learning},
        month = {May},
        }