Some teachers are currently implementing different methods to promote a reality based education to provide more effective training and meaningful learning. Active methods aim at increasing motivation and creating scenarios where student participation is at the heart of achieving more meaningful learning. This work concerns the implementation of a process of educational innovation in the course on Multivariating Statistics Themes offered at the University of Veracruzana University in Statistics Science and Techniques (Mexico). The strategies used are described: games for data collection, project design and development, individual and group presentations. The information and communication technologies (ICT) used are EMINUS, the Veracruzana University’s distributed education platform and the management of files with Dropbox, as well as communication via WhatsApp. The R software was used for statistical analysis and for producing presentations of results in academic fora. To explore students’ perceptions, in-depth interviews were conducted and indicators were created to assess satisfaction. The results point to positive evidence, concluding that the students were satisfied with the way the course was designed and implemented. The pupils also stated that they felt able to implement what they had learned. Views suggest that on the basis of these strategies they felt prepared for their professional life. Finally, some suggestions to improve the course in future editions are included.