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The New Era of Learning with Metaverse in Education
The New Era of Learning with Metaverse in Education

November 10, 2022

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The field of education has evolved dramatically during the past few decades. To keep up with the ever-changing nature of technology, classroom instruction has evolved from verbal explanations and chalked-up diagrams to interactive online modules and even full-fledged online courses. These days, classroom activities are designed entirely with the student's education in mind, emphasizing a stimulating and immersive setting in which ideas can be explored and internalized.

What is the Metaverse?

The metaverse is a multi-user online environment combining virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), online games, and social media into a single, immersive environment. It's a system that doesn't shut down and keeps providing services to its users around the clock, regardless of where they are located.

Metaverse’s applications in education

There are several ways in which the educational sector might take advantage of the metaverse.

Virtual 3D classrooms

Students have reported feeling a disconnect between virtual and traditional classrooms since the rise of online education. The metaverse can help close this achievement gap by facilitating the development of fully functional 3D virtual classrooms where students and teachers can communicate and collaborate in real-time. This metaverse-enabled learning environment allows students from all over the world to go beyond what is possible in a traditional classroom setting.

Digital learning

Smart classrooms, which use video projection to help pupils learn about various subjects, were recently implemented into school curricula. The metaverse's goal is to make these classrooms smarter by facilitating greater student immersion in such movies, enhancing students' understanding of the material. In addition, it gives students a place to try out new things, make mistakes, and ultimately grow from their experiences in courses that call for hands-on work. Such 3D virtual learning can be used to significant effect in traditional classrooms as well.

The Rise of the Virtual Tour

Imagine being able to visit a country or other location you've learned about in class right now. Isn't it something you've always wanted to do? Virtual worlds like the metaverse make this possible, whereas it would be impossible in the actual world. The metaverse aids in broadening students' horizons and worldviews by facilitating rapid, virtual travel to any location of their choosing.

Events and people

Metaverse technology allows teachers to host historical figures, philosophers, scientists, and other experts who may share their insights and experiences with their virtual students. They can participate in stimulating roundtable discussions, conventions, and seminars. They can be given opportunities to participate in various events, such as festivals and exhibitions, to help them relax and refocus.

Positive effects of the metaverse on learning

Extensive interaction with the subject matter

Just as in a traditional classroom, students participating in an educational experience in the metaverse can view and interact with their peers and the 3D things around them. Learning in the metaverse can virtually move pupils to different periods, whether they are studying the ancient stone age or the present day.

Improved learning speed

PwC found that workers who participated in VR-enabled training sessions improved their knowledge retention by a factor of four compared to those who received their education in a traditional classroom setting. Learners can stay one step ahead with the metaverse's engaging experience brought on by gamification, fascinating hands-on practices, 3D features, and enjoyable activities. Moreover, students in the metaverse report feel less distracted since they can better understand course material through immersive, three-dimensional (3D) simulations.

The future of the metaverse in education

The metaverse has been widespread since Facebook went meta. It has prompted significant corporations to begin funding metaverse projects. Metaverse is also making its way into the classroom, although its full potential has yet to be realized. Promising developments in the field of metaverse education have been made by Meta, which is investing $150 million through Meta Immersive Learning to expand students' access to technology-based learning and by other companies and prestigious educational institutions. Because of its various strengths, the metaverse will revolutionize education, speed up the learning process, and bring it into the current day.

 


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