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The Role of Metaverse Technology in Education: A Systematic Review of Opportunities, Challenges, and Educational Potential

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العنوان: The Role of Metaverse Technology in Education: A Systematic Review of Opportunities, Challenges, and Educational Potential
المؤلفون: Zümrüt Varol Selçuk, Gamze Mercan
المصدر: Sakarya University Journal of Education, Vol 14, Iss 2, Pp 360-375 (2024)
بيانات النشر: Sakarya University, 2024.
سنة النشر: 2024
المجموعة: LCC:Education
مصطلحات موضوعية: metaverse in education, systematic literature review, virtual learning environments (vles), educational technology integration, pedagogical innovation, Education
الوصف: This study investigates the application of the metaverse in educational settings, focusing on its development, implementation, and impact on learning outcomes. Employing a systematic literature review methodology, the research meticulously followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to ensure a comprehensive and unbiased collection of data. Searches were conducted on major databases including Web of Science and Scopus, covering literature from January 2007 to June 2023. Consequently, a comprehensive bibliometric review was executed, harnessing the repositories of Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus. In pursuit of a comprehensive educational objective, the approach eschewed the imposition of restrictions pertaining to time frames, pedagogical stratification, or subject-specific criteria. Given the novelty of the metaverse topic and considering the inclusionary and exclusionary parameters, a compilation of 17 scholarly pieces was critically evaluated. The results elucidate the metaverse's intrinsic capacity to augment and revolutionize pedagogy, fostering elevated educational yields and bolstering student involvement and enthusiasm. The study categorizes the primary aims of metaverse applications in education, which include the development of virtual worlds, creation of specific educational tools such as avatars and virtual labs, and pedagogical innovations tailored for immersive environments. Key findings suggest that the educational metaverse fosters significant improvements in student engagement and collaboration, enhances digital proficiency, and supports diverse pedagogical approaches. Despite these advantages, challenges related to technological integration, accessibility, and the scalability of findings due to small sample sizes were identified. The study underscores the need for future research to expand on methodological diversity and larger participant groups to validate and generalize the results across different educational contexts. This research contributes to the academic discourse by providing a detailed overview of the current state of metaverse utilization in education, highlighting both its potential and limitations. The findings aim to guide future studies and inform educational practices and policy-making in integrating virtual reality technologies.
نوع الوثيقة: article
وصف الملف: electronic resource
اللغة: English
تدمد: 2146-7455
Relation: https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/3476300; https://doaj.org/toc/2146-7455
DOI: 10.19126/suje.1376341
URL الوصول: https://doaj.org/article/73eecde3788449bb84e17069a68ebbd8
رقم الانضمام: edsdoj.73eecde3788449bb84e17069a68ebbd8
قاعدة البيانات: Directory of Open Access Journals
الوصف
تدمد:21467455
DOI:10.19126/suje.1376341