INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO STRENGTHENING INTERDISCIPLINARY INTEGRATION THROUGH VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
Keywords:
Interdisciplinary integration; virtual learning environment; blended learning; virtual reality; adaptive artificial intelligence; collaborative learning; digital pedagogy; educational innovation; 21st‑century skills.Abstract
With the rapid global shift toward digital learning modalities, there is growing interest in leveraging virtual learning environments (VLEs) to foster interdisciplinary integration in education. This article examines contemporary innovative approaches to integrating multiple disciplines via virtual/online environments, identifies the main challenges, and proposes evidence-based strategies to enhance the effectiveness of interdisciplinary learning in virtual settings. Drawing from recent theoretical and empirical studies, including the integration of blended learning, virtual reality (VR), adaptive artificial intelligence (AI) tools, and collaborative digital pedagogies, the paper argues that virtual education provides unique affordances for complex, cross-disciplinary projects, functional literacy, and 21st‑century competencies. The article also offers practical recommendations for educators, institutions, and policymakers to implement and sustain interdisciplinary integration in virtual contexts.
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