{"id":172284,"date":"2026-01-29T12:37:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T18:37:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tecscience.tec.mx\/en\/?p=172284"},"modified":"2026-02-03T13:54:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T19:54:07","slug":"smart-cities-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tecscience.tec.mx\/en\/cities-and-prosperous-communities\/smart-cities-education\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do We Educate Those Who Will Live in Smart Cities?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Designing smart cities can create more sustainable and resilient environments that reduce environmental impact and improve quality of life. To achieve this, the use of data and <a href=\"\/en\/tag\/artificial-intelligence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">artificial intelligence<\/a> (AI) are key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We have the citizen and this citizen then interacts, forming communities and in turn these form cities,\u201d said <a href=\"https:\/\/research.tec.mx\/vivo-tec\/display\/PID_343581?_gl=1*15hzkah*_gcl_au*MTQ1ODAyNDg1LjE3NzAxMzMzMjU.*_ga*NDEyOTAwOTI1LjE3NzAwODg3ODQ.*_ga_D9LSDN87GD*czE3NzAxMzMzMjUkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzAxMzY1OTIkajI0JGwwJGgzMzM3NjAxMzg.\">Isabel M\u00e9ndez<\/a>, researcher at the <a href=\"\/en\/tag\/school-of-architecture-art-and-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School of Architecture, Art and Design<\/a> (EAAD) and the <a href=\"\/en\/tag\/school-of-engineering-and-sciences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School of Engineering and Sciences<\/a> (EIC) of the Tecnol\u00f3gico de Monterrey, during the presentation of the book <em><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/book\/10.1007\/978-3-031-32828-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Data and AI Driving Smart Cities<\/a><\/em>, which took place on the second day of the <a href=\"\/en\/tag\/ife-conference-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IFE Conference 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book presents the <strong>Smart C3 model<\/strong>, a framework that connects citizens, communities, and cities through the strategic use of data and AI techniques. The goal is for this model to be used to build more sustainable, inclusive, and people-centered urban environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture>\r\n                <source srcset=\"https:\/\/tecscience.tec.mx\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/22.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\">\r\n                <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/tecscience.tec.mx\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/22.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-172285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tecscience.tec.mx\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/22.jpg 750w, https:\/\/tecscience.tec.mx\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/22-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\r\n            <\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Isabel M\u00e9ndez, researcher at the School of Architecture, Art and Design (EAAD) and the School of Engineering and Sciences (EIC), during the presentation of the Smart C3 model. (Photo: Alejandro Salazar \/ TecScience)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Interdisciplinary and International Book<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The book was written by an interdisciplinary and international group that includes researchers from the <a href=\"\/en\/tag\/institute-of-advanced-materials-for-sustainable-manufacturing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing<\/a> (IAMSM) of Tec de Monterrey, the <a href=\"https:\/\/uc-ciee.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California Institute for Energy and Environment <\/a>(CIEE) at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeley.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Berkeley<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/poly.engineering.asu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Polytechnic School<\/a>, Arizona State University, as well as the Department of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.concordia.ca\/ginacody\/building-civil-environmental-eng.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering<\/a> of Concordia University, Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Far from a homogeneous vision, the Smart C3 model is committed to understanding <strong>human diversity<\/strong> as essential to analyzing learning and social participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In its first chapters, it argues that not all people interact with technology in the same way and proposes classifying so-called smart citizens according to personality traits and behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This classification allows for the design of educational <strong>experiences that are more tailored<\/strong> to the real motivations and needs of each group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An informed citizen is defined as someone who uses technology to<strong> engage with their community<\/strong>, address local issues, and participate in decision-making. They do this by reporting problems in the city using electronic devices or by providing feedback to authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture>\r\n                <source srcset=\"https:\/\/tecscience.tec.mx\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/QUOTES-WEB-DUPLICAR-2-1024x1024.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/tecscience.tec.mx\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/QUOTES-WEB-DUPLICAR-2-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-172319\" style=\"width:608px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tecscience.tec.mx\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/QUOTES-WEB-DUPLICAR-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/tecscience.tec.mx\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/QUOTES-WEB-DUPLICAR-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tecscience.tec.mx\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/QUOTES-WEB-DUPLICAR-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/tecscience.tec.mx\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/QUOTES-WEB-DUPLICAR-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/tecscience.tec.mx\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/QUOTES-WEB-DUPLICAR-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n            <\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Gamification to Explore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another central focus of the book is the use of gamification and serious games \u2013<a href=\"\/en\/cities-and-prosperous-communities\/floods-and-risk-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">interactive<\/a> applications with a primary purpose other than entertainment\u2013 \u200b\u200bas tools to increase motivation and <strong>active learning<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through game dynamics with educational objectives, the model seeks to ensure that people not only consume information, but also <strong>participate, experiment, and make decisions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this approach, learning becomes a closer experience with the challenges of contemporary urban life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhat we propose could also be extended to an educational context,\u201d said M\u00e9ndez, one of the book&#8217;s authors. By applying personality classification to students of different grade levels, classes could be calibrated to achieve better results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Immersive Technologies, Robotics, and Data for Improved Learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During the presentation, M\u00e9ndez highlighted how emerging technologies can transform educational spaces, such as virtual and <strong>augmented reality applications<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These tools allow the simulation of complex situations\u2014such as city management or the resolution of community problems\u2014in safe and <strong>controlled<\/strong> environments, promoting a deep understanding of abstract concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe also analyze social media, especially for <strong>sentiment analysis<\/strong>, to find out if the user feels angry, neutral, or how they are experiencing the situation,\u201d M\u00e9ndez highlighted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another innovative component is the use of social robotics in the classroom. According to the Smart C3 model, robots can act as personalized tutors, offering support tailored to different learning paces and specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the book addresses the role of data analytics platforms and digital twins, which allow for real-time evaluation of the impact of educational technologies and dynamic adjustment of content. In this way, learning ceases to be static and becomes an adaptable and measurable process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the proposal suggests that <strong>educating for smart cities<\/strong> involves integrating technology, data, and a human approach into a single vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Did you find this story interesting? Would you like to publish it? 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