Innovative Methodology for the Integration of Emerging Technologies in Global Education: Mixed Realities, AI, Metaverse, and SDGs

The academic collaboration among Tecnologico de Monterrey (Mexico), the University of San Sebastian (Chile), and the Catholic University of Colombia was an innovative effort to transform the teaching of the “Formal Representation of Space” through the use of emerging technologies. This project was based on the convergence of the theory of Community of Inquiry (CoI), International Collaborative Online Learning (COIL), and the integration of Mixed Realities, Metaverse, and generative artificial intelligence. The central objective of this collaboration was to improve the technical and creative skills of students of architecture, industrial design, digital art, communication, and music production through a pedagogical approach that utilizes 3D spatial visualization and intercultural interaction. The use of the Tec Virtual Campus's Metaverse and the Global Classroom program was instrumental in facilitating real-time collaboration among students from different countries, allowing for the creation of joint projects that reflect a deep understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This effort resulted in an advanced methodology that improves students' technical skills and promotes a meaningful global commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, reflecting the transformative power of international collaborative education.