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How Metaverse can be used in Education?

The emergence of the metaverse is imminent, and it will become as ubiquitous as popular social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Meta (formerly Facebook). As technology progresses and introduces us to new immersive and imaginary worlds, we need to update our approach to education and teacher training to keep up with these opportunities. If we fail to keep pace with these digital advancements, the technology will shape our definition of educational opportunities instead of educators. 


This is what happened when educational apps intended for adults were introduced to children. While the infrastructure for the metaverse is still being built, researchers, educators, policymakers, and digital designers have an opportunity to take the lead and avoid being left behind (Shaffer, 2023). To maximize the potential of the metaverse as a 3D, worldwide, interconnected, immersive, and real-time online space, we must find new ways to connect the physical world with augmented and virtual reality (VR) experiences.





Metaverse education solutions prioritize the integration of gamification into learning to enhance student engagement. This approach aligns with the preferences of modern students who enjoy video games, technology, social media, and digital entertainment. Many of these students, known as digital natives, have grown up surrounded by technology and exhibit high levels of tech-savviness. 




Some argue that traditional teaching methods may not effectively engage them due to their continuous exposure to stimuli and diverse information sources. While research on this topic is ongoing, it is evident that in-class games, eLearning, mobile learning, and other innovative teaching methods are gaining global popularity. Metaverse education, as part of this trend, aims to captivate these students by providing a comfortable learning environment and appealing learning materials. By utilizing metaverse environments, it has the potential to cater to behavioral, emotional, and cognitive aspects of student engagement.



References

Shaffer, C. (2023, June 9). Artificial Intelligence is helping Biotech Get Real. GEN. https://www.genengnews.com/insights/artificial-intelligence-is-helping-biotech-get-real/






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