Addressing these challenges
Emerging technologies are here to shape the future of education
The emerging technologies such as metaverse, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), generative AI and blockchain have a key role to play in shaping the future of education. These technologies, coupled with the endless virtual possibilities, can transform schooling.
Experts believe that, as long as the metaverse can conform to the best principles for learning, it could transform how lessons are taught and how kids learn.
A metaverse enables active learning which is immersive, interactive and experiential. Some critical benefits of active learning in a metaverse are:
Gamified learning makes it rewarding and engaging for learners to keep them motivated.
VR-based teaching & learning is immersive, and helps students focus and learn without distractions.
Real-world scenarios simulated in real scale environments help learners visualize complex structures, far off or impossible to reach locations and intricate designs.
Practical activities can be simulated in these environments to improve skills that need hands-on experience and practice.
Generative AI enables the teaching and learning bytes to be personalized to the learners' existing understanding level to focus on their specific weaknesses.
Decentralized ecosystem enables creation and governance of learning content in a distributed manner. This is monitored by a robust blockchain registry powering the ownership rights of the creators.
Learners can collect micro learning credits across different institutes (Educators) in a decentralized ecosystem to achieve a comprehensive certificate, whose authenticity can be verified on a blockchain.
These technologies - namely XR and AI, promise advancements to the traditional education sector, that will bring learning experiences to students in an interactive, personalized and accessible way.
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