Educational innovations supported by AI, VR, AR and metaverse technologies

In higher education, the use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) represents a Triad of Visual Digital Innovation (TVDI), which is transforming teaching and learning processes, particularly in international collaborative projects. During the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2022), teaching experiences with different technologies were developed, to captivate students who continued their studies virtually. At the end of the confinement, the use of the triad increased exponentially. However, the lack of specific methodologies that effectively integrate these technologies in a multicultural and sustainable context remains a challenge. The cases presented in this work demonstrate the potential of TVDI to improve teaching-learning experiences at a professional level and related to creative disciplines, which can promote greater motivation, immersion and even international collaboration. The findings suggest that the educational innovations and methodologies developed can be adapted and replicated in other educational contexts and projects that seek to integrate TDVI to address local and global challenges.