Integration of immersive technologies in higher education

Challenges and perspectives

Abstract

This article presents research on the incorporation of immersive technologies, specifically Augmented Reality (AR), in higher education at the Instituto Tecnológico Superior del Occidente (ITSOEH) in the State of Hidalgo. The issue centers on the financial and technological challenges faced by the institution, characterized by limited resources and a dependence on federal support, which has decreased in recent years. To explore the opportunities and obstacles in the implementation of immersive learning practices, the strategic foresight methodology of Dubin's scenario planning model was used for theoretical development in eight steps. This allowed for the analysis of financial, human, material, and technological variables. This allowed for the proposal of future scenarios that allowed for planning the institution's current situation and strengthening academic relevance in a context of digital and labor transformation, facilitating the effective integration of AR into the institution's teaching.