Sharing Good Practice extended reality can help assess practical and theoretical knowledge in an all-immersive environment that provides a tailored experience for each student ’ s individual learning needs . Curated and Personalized learning pathways are the future of education , and the Metaverse is the universe in which this future would evolve .
In vocational and higher-ed , there are numerous use cases that can harness the power of the Meta . Apprentice mechanics can complete engine re-wires from the comfort of the classroom before learning on a real car . University exams for degrees such as Primary Education and Nursing will significantly benefit from this technology , as simulated , real-world environments and scenarios will allow the students to put their theoretical knowledge to the test .
The challenges :
One of the biggest challenges we might face with implementing metaverse into our education system is rapid evolution . Thich means curriculums will need to keep abreast with the rapid changes within the technology .
We already see metaverse technology implemented in some games like Roblox and Second Life . It won ’ t be long before the first significant augmented reality developments , and metaverse advancements begin . This means our school curriculums will need to be adapted to reflect this new technology .
In the same vein , the metaverse itself may actually be the solution to this problem . We ’ ll be able to access learning data in real-time and collaborate globally to create a standardized curriculum . Digital-Twins of Schools and Universities would give unlimited avenues to students for collaborative learning , experiential simulated activities , and leverage blockchain to create an e-wallet for all their achievements , micro-credentials , certifications , and advanced degrees .
Designing augmented-reality learning experiences may be time-intensive , and this may cause some teachers to hesitate in introducing this technology into their pedagogy . However , the implications of such unique , tailored learning experiences allow students to take control of their learning and provide an immersive education that is more engaging and delivers better student outcomes .
Your classroom can compete in digital scavenger hunts , work together to solve a problem with immersive virtual reality , or create stunning , outsideof-the-box creative art that is stored on the blockchain as an NFT . Plus , many developers are programming metaverse solutions that will allow teachers to create tailored learning opportunities with little technological knowledge , with tools such as Metaverse Studio skyrocketing , already growing in popularity .
Why metaverse schools are the future :
The metaverse allows us to gamify learning and harness the power of augmented , virtual and mixed reality . Gamification is already driving engagement and delivering results in marketing , human resources , employee training , and business environments . It engages students , and also offers a drive to succeed with their learning .
The boom of NFTs , cryptocurrency , and virtual education growth , thanks to the pandemic has already shown us the world ' s direction and rapid adoption of such emerging technologies . The metaverse is the next step in education because it allows us to engage our students with concepts , truly and deeply , and will enable them to see the relevance of their knowledge in a way that was simply not possible before .
Imagine , instead of a traditional art and music class , students create NFTs of their artwork or musical piece and put it up for auction , with the potential to generate much more than their pocket money . The metaverse , education , and blockchain are all closely interlinked . Teachers need to keep a close eye on developments in each area to tailor our curriculum .
Meta ( or Facebook ) has just announced that their new AI system can now learn from speech , vision , and text without needing labeled training data . People experience the world through a combination of sight , sound and words , and systems like this could one day understand the world the way we do .
“ This will all eventually get built into AR glasses with an AI assistant , so , for example , it could help you cook dinner , notice if you miss an ingredient , prompting you to turn down the heat , or more complex tasks ”, says Mark Zuckerberg .
Now imagine the same adapted to our students ' learning journeys in the Metaverse , providing an alternate content suggestion for deeper understanding , highlighting areas of improvement , and predicting learning modules based on the student ’ s ongoing learning journey rather than any trailing data . Simply Powerful .
Our students are the generation growing up with this technology and are at the forefront of this new interactive , immersive learning style . The metaverse is the next step for schools , and I truly believe that digital metaverse schools can augment and support the traditional Brick and Mortar Schooling system , and the learning community can leverage the benefits of both .
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Sreejit Chakrabarty is the Director for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at GEMS Dubai American Academy , the flagship academy of GEMS Education , one of the world ' s largest independent K – 12 education providers . He is also the director of the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence . He is from Mumbai , India . Before joining GEMS , Sreejit worked as an external consultant supporting schools in implementing Robotics and STEM-based solutions ; including curriculum development , research , training , and Professional Development . He has also worked extensively with the Ministry of Education in UAE , Oman , Qatar , and India in developing strategies for incorporating STEM and Robotics in their respective curriculums , and has trained ministry teachers across the region .
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