A new frontier the convergence of emerging digital technology and higher education

The development of technological capabilities creates an opportunity to connect education with the needs of the society of the future. This study aims to contribute to the expansion of discussion on the use of emerging digital technologies in higher educational settings to help their digital transformation. The purpose is to analyze how emerging immersive technologies can contribute to learning and teaching in HE. Through a systematic literature review, the paper identifies the pathway of emerging digital technologies to higher education 4.0 and explores immersive trends and innovations for HE. The results allow us to conclude that emerging immersive technologies are becoming a valuable tool in HEIs.