Arts and Humanities Education: A Systematic Review of Emerging Technologies and Their Contribution to Social Well-Being

Nancy Usca, Mariela Samaniego (), Carlos Yerbabuena and Isaac Pérez
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Nancy Usca: Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación Humanas y Tecnologías, Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo, Riobamba 060108, Ecuador
Mariela Samaniego: Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación Humanas y Tecnologías, Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo, Riobamba 060108, Ecuador
Carlos Yerbabuena: Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación Humanas y Tecnologías, Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo, Riobamba 060108, Ecuador
Isaac Pérez: Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación Humanas y Tecnologías, Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo, Riobamba 060108, Ecuador

Social Sciences, 2024, vol. 13, issue 5, 1-18

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to identify the most applied emerging technologies in the field of arts and humanities, exploring their advantages and potential obstacles. The research results aim to contribute to social and cultural well-being by enhancing the understanding and application of these technologies in cultural, linguistic, and artistic domains. Through a systematic literature review based on the PRISMA protocol, using search strings in two scientific databases, 158 studies were obtained that helped address the research questions posed. The findings indicate that, in arts and humanities, emerging technologies such as virtual reality, the Internet of Things, and mobile learning are transforming creativity, teaching, and management. Identified benefits include interactive, collaborative, and innovative learning, as well as increased accessibility to education. However, challenges such as a lack of digital skills among educators, deficiencies in infrastructure, and resistance to change highlight the need for training programs and overcoming obstacles for effective implementation of these technologies in arts and humanities education. It is concluded that the integration of emerging technologies in the fields of arts and humanities presents an opportunity to promote digital intervention in social well-being, as well as to stimulate creativity and cultural exploration. These initiatives facilitate the dissemination and appreciation of cultural heritage, while also promoting community participation and strengthening an ever-evolving cultural identity.

Keywords: interactive learning; digital skills; arts and humanities; culture; society (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A B N P Y80 Z00 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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