The metaverse and virtual reality are emerging technologies with tremendous potential to transform education. By leveraging these technologies, educators can create engaging and interactive learning experiences that allow students to explore and experiment in a safe, controlled environment. Virtual reality can provide students with a sense of presence and help them better understand complex concepts through visual and interactive learning. The metaverse can enable collaborative and social learning, where students can work together and share knowledge across different locations. We made a series of statistical comparisons between a control group (where the course was imparted with traditional online learning methodologies) and an experimental group (where immersive and metaverse-based learning was implemented within the activities of the course). The results showed that while both groups performed almost equally well in the amount of learning and agility to answer questions related to the course content (measured by comparing their grades and time-weighted scores) of some activities, the experimental group generally agreed that their perception of learning, attention & motivation was deepened, enhanced and improved by the use of virtual and immersive tools and activities within the course. In summary, the metaverse and virtual reality have the potential to revolutionize education, and improve students’ perceived attention, motivation, and the amount of learning gained during the course providing students with new ways, opportunities, and skills for future learning and growth.

Authors:
Rocio Elizabeth Cortez Marquez, Tec de Monterrey, Mexico
Jorge Alberto Mosqueda Benavides, Tec de Monterrey, Mexico

About the Presenter(s)
Professor Jorge Mosqueda is a professor in the school of egineering of Tec de Monterrey.
He thoroughly enjoys researching the world of science and engineering as well as emerging technologies for education.

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