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Shaping Skills

La evolución tecnológica, especialmente en áreas como la inteligencia artificial, la automatización y la digitalización de procesos, está transformando las funciones laborales, los perfiles profesionales y las habilidades requeridas en el mercado laboral. Este panorama genera una necesidad urgente de impulsar iniciativas de actualización y fortalecimiento de competencias que permitan a la fuerza laboral mantenerse competitiva y adaptarse a las nuevas demandas. Al mismo tiempo, las universidades e instituciones educativas enfrentan el reto de diseñar currículos que preparen a los estudiantes con las competencias necesarias para su campo profesional, ya que la ausencia de estas acciones podría traducirse en brechas de talento que restrinjan la capacidad de innovación y crecimiento de las organizaciones e industrias.

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The reports generated by the project Shaping Skills serve as a comprehensive analytical tool, offering an in-depth snapshot of workforce competencies within diverse sectors. Central to the report is the creation and refinement of an adaptive taxonomy of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA), designed to map and organize the competencies required to meet evolving industry demands. Drawing from data collected from job postings for each occupation and related roles in a specific sector, the report analyzes the distribution of competencies through graphical methods, identifying trends, patterns, and key categories.

Structured to lead readers toward a clear grasp of emerging workforce priorities, the reports also offer a deeper examination of the occupational landscape. They uncover valuable insights into the workforce’s specialized needs, highlighting how employment patterns and job roles are evolving in response to technological shifts and changing market dynamics. By mapping these trends, the reports empower stakeholders with actionable knowledge to proactively address future workforce challenges and opportunities.

Finally, through its focused examination of knowledge, skills, and abilities, these reports provide a comprehensive overview of the current state and future trajectory of the workforce in the analyzed sector. It provides a foundation for deeper investigation into how technological change is redefining work, outlining strategies to build a resilient and competitive workforce while bridging sectors and guiding the future of education and employment.

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Improve the lives of millions of people through transforming higher education and lifelong learning around the world.

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Our Purpose

We create, disseminate, and apply research-based educational innovation to improve higher education and lifelong learning.

Initiatives

Through our expanding range of initiatives, the Institute for the Future of Education, IFE, aims to collaborate with academics, professionals, policymakers, and leaders to co-create the future of education.

Our initiatives are divided into four groups:  

  1. Interdisciplinary Research
  2. Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer
  3. Impact Projects and Consultancy
  4. Outreach and Community Building.

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Outreach and Community Building

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Our Dream

Improve the lives of millions of people through transforming higher education and lifelong learning around the world.

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Our Purpose

We create, disseminate, and apply research-based educational innovation to improve higher education and lifelong learning.

Initiatives

Through our expanding range of initiatives, the Institute for the Future of Education, IFE, aims to collaborate with academics, professionals, policymakers, and leaders to co-create the future of education.

Our initiatives are divided into four groups:  

  1. Interdisciplinary Research
  2. Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer
  3. Impact Projects and Consultancy
  4. Outreach and Community Building.

Investigación Interdisciplinaria

Emprendimiento y Transferencia tecnológica

Proyectos de Impacto y Consultoría

Diseminación y Creación de Comunidades

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Institute for the Future of Education
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Transforming education, improving lives

Key Themes for the Future of Education: Towards a FAIR Approach

As we navigate the evolving landscape of work, it is imperative to envision a transformative future for education that caters to academic achievement, skills mastery, and the preparation of graduates for the labor market. This necessitates a paradigm shift characterized by nonlinearity and high flexibility, ensuring education remains responsive, relevant, and effective in meeting the changing needs of industries and society. 

To realize these objectives, an open and collaborative approach is needed to cultivate a FAIR education framework, embodying principles of being Fit for Purpose, Adaptive, Inclusive, and Relevant
 

Fit for Purpose

Design pedagogical, neurocognitive, and technological approaches that lead to effective learning.

Adaptive

Create flexible and convenient learning modes with multiple progression pathways.

Inclusive

Bring quality education opportunities to all, including underserved communities.

Relevant

Anticipate and respond to the dynamic changing needs of industries and society.

The Five Grand Challenges Facing Education

To achieve these objectives, several challenges need to be tackled, including, but not limited to: 

  1. Quality. Elevate learning outcomes by transforming teaching & learning to be engaging and motivating.
  2. Relevance. Skills development to support worker job mobility and companies’ business transformation.
  3. Access. Scale up quality higher education and lifelong learning opportunities for all segments of the population.
  4. Inclusion. Make education affordable to different learner segments.
  5. Efficiency. Design effective competency-based learning systems to increase educational quality and efficiency.

IFE Open and Collaborative Platform

To address the five great challenges in education, the Institute for the Future of Education establishes a platform to generate interdisciplinary research, promote entrepreneurship, provide educational innovation services, disseminate knowledge, and connect with our stakeholders to have a greater impact.

IFE Open and Collaborative Platform
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Instituto para el Futuro de la Educación
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Transformando la educación, mejorando vidas

Principios guía para el futuro de la educación: Hacia un enfoque FAIR

As we navigate the evolving landscape of work, it is imperative to envision a transformative future for education that caters to academic achievement, skills mastery, and the preparation of graduates for the labor market. This necessitates a paradigm shift characterized by nonlinearity and high flexibility, ensuring education remains responsive, relevant, and effective in meeting the changing needs of industries and society. 

To realize these objectives, an open and collaborative approach is needed to cultivate a FAIR education framework, embodying principles of being Fit for Purpose, Adaptive, Inclusive, and Relevant
 

Fit for Purpose

Design pedagogical, neurocognitive, and technological approaches that lead to effective learning.

Adaptive

Create flexible and convenient learning modes with multiple progression pathways.

Inclusive

Bring quality education opportunities to all, including underserved communities.

Relevant

Anticipate and respond to the dynamic changing needs of industries and society.

Los cinco grandes retos que enfrenta la educación

To achieve these objectives, several challenges need to be tackled, including, but not limited to: 

  1. Quality. Elevate learning outcomes by transforming teaching & learning to be engaging and motivating.
  2. Relevance. Skills development to support worker job mobility and companies’ business transformation.
  3. Access. Scale up quality higher education and lifelong learning opportunities for all segments of the population.
  4. Inclusion. Make education affordable to different learner segments.
  5. Efficiency. Design effective competency-based learning systems to increase educational quality and efficiency.

IFE Plataforma abierta y colaborativa

To address the five great challenges in education, the Institute for the Future of Education establishes a platform to generate interdisciplinary research, promote entrepreneurship, provide educational innovation services, disseminate knowledge, and connect with our stakeholders to have a greater impact.

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IFE International Advisory Board

IFE International Advisory Board
IFE International Advisory Board

The International Advisory Board (IAB) of the Institute for the Future of Education is a high-level body that supports the Institute’s strategic direction setting and global positioning. Its members bring deep expertise in education, innovation, skills development, and public policy and serve as trusted advisors who provide critical feedback, challenge assumptions, and help identify bold opportunities for impact. The Board also acts as a bridge to international networks, unlocking new partnerships, funding sources, and platforms for collaboration.

IFE Flagship Projects

The IFE Flagship Projects are strategic institutional initiatives that have been shaped and refined with input from the International Advisory Board. They embody the Institute’s commitment to systemic educational transformation through innovation, collaboration, and global engagement.

Executive Program for Higher Education Leaders (in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania)

This initiative, developed in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania, aims to empower university leaders in Latin America with the essential tools, mindsets, and networks to lead institutional transformation. The program features in-person and virtual modules focused on innovation, sustainability, and leadership. Its goal is to develop higher education institutions that are prepared for the future across the region.

IFE AI Nexus

A collaborative research and innovation hub focused on artificial intelligence and learning analytics in education. It enables large-scale pilots, joint research, policy guidance, and training to help institutions integrate AI into teaching and learning in a responsible and effective way—leveraging the infrastructure of IFE and Tecnológico de Monterrey.

Skills Hub

Skills Hub is a platform designed to close the skills gap between education and the labor market. It supports governments, industries, and universities with skills forecasting, short-cycle program design, and policy development. The initiative combines data, research, and partnerships to foster inclusive upskilling and reskilling ecosystems across Latin America.

FAIR Learning Model - El Camino

A hybrid learning model that combines AI-powered tutoring via WhatsApp with human mentorship to support vulnerable segments of the population. Initially piloted in Monterrey, it has demonstrated strong engagement and learning outcomes. The IAB identified El Camino’s potential for massive scalability as a low-cost, high-impact solution to advance educational equity.

Global South EdTech Network

This initiative aims to identify, adapt, and scale educational technology solutions for Latin America and developing economies. It builds a collaborative network to address shared challenges through research, open innovation, and a validation marketplace. The project amplifies Global South voices and fosters sustainable, evidence-based EdTech innovation.

IFE International Advisory Board Members

Michael J. L. Fung

President IFE International Advisory Board Executive Director Institute for the Future of Education
Tecnológico de Monterrey

Courtney Brown

Vice President of Strategy
Lumina Foundation

Raúl Valdés-Cotera

Chief Program Coordinator
UNESCOInstitute for Lifelong Learning

Horacio Arredondo

Dean School of Business & EGADE Business School
Tecnológico de Monterrey

Matt Sigelman

President
Burning Glass Institute

Paul LeBlanc

Co-Founder
Matter and Space

Douglas Lynch

Senior Fellow
USC Rossier School of Education

Maia Sharpley

Managing Partner
Odonata Ventures

Michelle Weise

Co-Founder
Rise & Design

Juan Pablo Murra

Rector
Tecnológico de Monterrey

Feniosky Peña-Mora

Vice President of Research
Tecnológico de Monterrey

José Escamilla

Secretary IFE International Advisory Board Associate Director Institute for the Future of Education
Tecnológico de Monterrey
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Consejo Consultivo Internacional del IFE

Consejo Consultivo Internacional del IFE
Consejo Consultivo Internacional del IFE

The International Advisory Board (IAB) of the Institute for the Future of Education is a high-level body that supports the Institute’s strategic direction setting and global positioning. Its members bring deep expertise in education, innovation, skills development, and public policy and serve as trusted advisors who provide critical feedback, challenge assumptions, and help identify bold opportunities for impact. The Board also acts as a bridge to international networks, unlocking new partnerships, funding sources, and platforms for collaboration.

IFE Flagship Projects

The IFE Flagship Projects are strategic institutional initiatives that have been shaped and refined with input from the International Advisory Board. They embody the Institute’s commitment to systemic educational transformation through innovation, collaboration, and global engagement.

Executive Program for Higher Education Leaders (in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania)

This initiative, developed in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania, aims to empower university leaders in Latin America with the essential tools, mindsets, and networks to lead institutional transformation. The program features in-person and virtual modules focused on innovation, sustainability, and leadership. Its goal is to develop higher education institutions that are prepared for the future across the region.

IFE AI Nexus

A collaborative research and innovation hub focused on artificial intelligence and learning analytics in education. It enables large-scale pilots, joint research, policy guidance, and training to help institutions integrate AI into teaching and learning in a responsible and effective way—leveraging the infrastructure of IFE and Tecnológico de Monterrey.

Skills Hub

Skills Hub is a platform designed to close the skills gap between education and the labor market. It supports governments, industries, and universities with skills forecasting, short-cycle program design, and policy development. The initiative combines data, research, and partnerships to foster inclusive upskilling and reskilling ecosystems across Latin America.

FAIR Learning Model - El Camino

A hybrid learning model that combines AI-powered tutoring via WhatsApp with human mentorship to support vulnerable segments of the population. Initially piloted in Monterrey, it has demonstrated strong engagement and learning outcomes. The IAB identified El Camino’s potential for massive scalability as a low-cost, high-impact solution to advance educational equity.

Global South EdTech Network

This initiative aims to identify, adapt, and scale educational technology solutions for Latin America and developing economies. It builds a collaborative network to address shared challenges through research, open innovation, and a validation marketplace. The project amplifies Global South voices and fosters sustainable, evidence-based EdTech innovation.

IFE International Advisory Board Members

Michael J. L. Fung

President IFE International Advisory Board Executive Director Institute for the Future of Education
Tecnológico de Monterrey

Courtney Brown

Vice President of Strategy
Lumina Foundation

Raúl Valdés-Cotera

Chief Program Coordinator
UNESCOInstitute for Lifelong Learning

Horacio Arredondo

Dean School of Business & EGADE Business School
Tecnológico de Monterrey

Matt Sigelman

President
Burning Glass Institute

Paul LeBlanc

Co-Founder
Matter and Space

Douglas Lynch

Senior Fellow
USC Rossier School of Education

Maia Sharpley

Managing Partner
Odonata Ventures

Michelle Weise

Co-Founder
Rise & Design

Juan Pablo Murra

Rector
Tecnológico de Monterrey

Feniosky Peña-Mora

Vice President of Research
Tecnológico de Monterrey

José Escamilla

Secretary IFE International Advisory Board Associate Director Institute for the Future of Education
Tecnológico de Monterrey
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Research Lab

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Research Lab

The Research Lab is committed to conducting innovative interdisciplinary research that addresses the most pressing challenges facing education worldwide.

Research Lab Projects

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The Research Lab is committed to conducting innovative interdisciplinary research that addresses the most pressing challenges facing education worldwide.

Proyectos del Research Lab

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Impact Measurement

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Impact Measurement

This initiative is committed to evaluating and strengthening educational innovation through scientific evidence. Its central goal is to ensure that educational initiatives, whether developed internally or externally, generate measurable impact, inform strategic decisions, and contribute to more equitable, effective, and inclusive learning environments.

  • During the last period, the initiative is focused on three priorities:
  • Expanding rigorous evaluation within Tecnológico de Monterrey in close collaboration with key university stakeholders.
  • Offering evidence-based consulting services to external universities and organizations in Mexico and Latin America.

Leading high-impact, socially driven projects that use evidence to transform lives in vulnerable communities.

At the core of this initiative lies a robust methodological framework aligned with international standards in educational research. The approach includes a structured impact evaluation model with four stages: defining the model of change, collecting evidence, reviewing and analyzing data, and communicating findings to stakeholders.

The framework operates across three levels of evaluation—results measurement, goal achievement, and causal impact—and uses techniques such as counterfactual analysis (RCTs), matching, theory-driven inference, and triangulation to ensure validity and actionable insights.

The area works in strategic coordination with core actors at Tecnológico de Monterrey, including the: Vice President for Academic Affairs and Faculty; Vice President for High Schools; Vice President for Academic Affairs; Vice President for Educational Innovation and Academic Regulations; Executive Vice President for Research; Vice President for Inclusion, Social Impact and Sustainability; and Vice President for Strategy.

Beyond its internal value, the initiative supports a growing portfolio of evaluations for external institutions, helping partners assess programs, validate results, and make strategic decisions. This outreach solidifies IFE’s role as a trusted source for impact consulting in higher education and social innovation.

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Cycle 2022 - 2023
Cycle 2021 - 2022
Ademic Environment and Well-Being


Ademic Environment and Well-Being

Abstract
This report compares well-being, burnout, stress, depression, and anxiety variables among Tecnológico de Monterrey teachers in 2021 and 2022 and assesses changes in intensity and hours dedicated to teaching activities during the same period.

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Tec21 Exit Survey Design


Exit Survey Design

Abstract
This report introduces an instrument that was developed to measure several key factors related to the memorable experience in students graduating from 2019 programs.

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Evaluation of Educational Training Partners


Evaluation of Educational Training Partners

Abstract
This report explores how different Training Partners impact student performance, motivation, and engagement, and the achievement of sub competencies in 2021 and 2022. It also investigates the learning experience from various perspectives, including challenge coordinators, students, training partners, and regional directors.

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Retention in Educational Pathways at Tecnológico de Monterrey

Abstract
This report examines factors linked to student retention and analyzes them to create proposals for reducing dropout rates.

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Development and validation of the BI PrepaTec instrument

Abstract
This report introduces “7D Radar”, an instrument that was developed to measure well-being in students and give mentors a practical tool to identify key factors for orientation and intervention.

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Gamit! Platform for Gamification


Gamit! Platform for Gamification

Abstract
This report introduces Gamit!, a gamification platform designed to enhance the learning experience of students and evaluates the impact of a gamification methodology based on a rewards system managed by this platform.

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Study on Adaptive Learning Strategy


Study on Adaptive Learning Strategy

Abstract
The objective of this report was to assess the impact of the Adaptive Learning Strategy, along with its platform support, on students and teachers learning levels, achievement of sub-competencies, and overall educational experiences.

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Emotional and Mental Well-Being Report

Abstract
This report presents a longitudinal analysis of the emotional and mental well-being of students, using the Healthy Minds Study (HMS) and the Emotional Competency Profile (ECP). It examines risk and protective factors that impact student well-being. The findings highlight the importance of social support, campus safety, and the normalization of seeking psychological help as crucial elements for improving students' well-being.

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Well-Being and Academic Environment

Abstract
This study evaluated the psychological well-being, burnout, stress, depression, and anxiety of faculty members. The results indicate high levels of psychological well-being and low levels of burnout, stress, depression, and anxiety. Differences were identified based on contract type and academic rank.

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Modalities

Abstract
This study compared hybrid and remote teaching modalities during the pandemic. The results showed no significant differences in learning gains or levels between the two modalities. Students preferred the hybrid remote (HPRS) and fully remote modalities over the hybrid non-simultaneous (HPDA) option. Faculty noted that in-person classes promote greater participation and a stronger sense of belonging.

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Student Mentoring

Abstract
This study evaluated the impact of the Student Mentoring Program on students' overall well-being. The results show that the social, emotional, and physical dimensions were rated the highest, while the spiritual and financial dimensions received the lowest ratings. Mentors emphasized the importance of maintaining an optimal number of mentees to provide better service.

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Factors Associated with Well-Being

Abstract
This study evaluated the factors associated with the seven dimensions of overall well-being in students, using the Healthy Minds Study (HMS). Changes in the physical, spiritual, occupational, financial, emotional, social, and intellectual dimensions were analyzed. The results indicate that emotional and social well-being increased during the transition from high school to university, while the physical, spiritual, and occupational dimensions showed declines.

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Educational Spaces 2021-2022

Abstract
This study evaluated the impact of Educational Spaces on students' achievement of sub-competencies, using a mixed-methods and quasi-experimental approach. The results indicate that educational model classrooms enhance communication and challenge development compared to traditional classrooms. Both faculty and students preferred the educational model classrooms for their setup and ability to promote interaction.

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