INNOVACADEMIA

We present issue number 3 of INNOVACADEMIA, which brings together research that invites reflection on the current challenges of education and the possibilities for transformation through innovative approaches and methods, as well as the use of new technologies. This issue includes three research articles, two review articles, and one review. Beginning with the research articles, the first addresses the application of playful and participatory methodologies in teaching the History of America, with the intention of enhancing reading comprehension in eighth-grade students. The second describes the Media and Information Literacy (MIL) competencies required by Communication Sciences students at universities in the north of the country, proposing actions to improve educational programs in this area. The third focuses on higher education and analyzes students’ perceptions of Generative Artificial Intelligence, highlighting both its potential to enrich learning and the ethical and pedagogical challenges involved in its use. Following this, two review articles are presented. The first examines the difficulties faced by engineering students in developing English writing skills. It proposes the Process-Genre Approach as an effective strategy to strengthen written communication in academic and professional contexts. The second analysis examines language anxiety in foreign language learning, identifying its primary causes based on various specialized sources, and highlights the need to update existing theoretical models by incorporating socio-emotional strategies and digital skills. Finally, this issue includes a review that examines the role of Generative Artificial Intelligence and its impact on health sciences education, underscoring the need for educational institutions to adapt to ensure an ethical and effective transition toward these new tools. With these contributions, we reaffirm our commitment through the publication of research that fosters academic dialogue and offers pathways for innovation across various disciplines and educational levels. We extend our gratitude to all those involved in the editorial process, and especially to the university authorities for their support of this knowledge dissemination project.