Toward a transversal education model: a review of digital and artistic-musical competencies (2014–2024)

Abstract

This study explores the integration of digital and artistic-musical competencies in education,focusing on their potential to foster transversal competencies such as creativity, criticalthinking, teamwork, and inclusion. A systematic review of 81 international scientific articlespublished between 2014 and 2024 reveals that while digital tools are increasingly used inmusic and arts education, their integration into interdisciplinary and transdisciplinaryapproaches remains underdeveloped. The findings highlight the benefits of combiningtechnological and artistic competencies for enhancing student engagement, motivation, andskills development. Notably, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital toolsin education, fostering innovative practices in artistic creation and collaboration. Keymethodologies identified include technology-assisted collaborative learning, project-basedlearning (PBL), technology-assisted collaborative learning, gamification, and service-learning(S-L). However, challenges persist, including unequal access to technology, insufficient teachertraining, and difficulties in evaluating competencies developed in integrated learningenvironments. To address these issues, the study proposes a transdisciplinary educationmodel that integrates digital and artistic competencies into curricula while promotingtransversal skills. This model emphasizes active methodologies, inclusive practices, teachercollaboration and holistic evaluation strategies to create an educational ecosystem thatprepares students for the demands of a rapidly evolving digital world. The study underscoresthe need for ongoing teacher training, institutional support, and policy changes to ensureequitable access to resources and effective implementation of transdisciplinary approaches.By fostering creativity and innovation through the convergence of technology and the arts,this model aims to equip students with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities ofthe twenty first century.