How education will change in the metaverse

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Web 3.0 and the metaverse are expected to have a massive impact on how we live our lives, just as web 2.0 and the internet did when they first burst onto the scene. Through Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and other related technology, the metaverse can bridge the gap between the physical realm and the virtual world. And as such, its applications could be endless.One of the many use cases of the metaverse could be its role in the future of education.

The remote capabilities of the technology, coupled with the endless virtual possibilities, can transform schooling as we know it.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. And according to a paper published by the Brookings Institute, these best principles can be broken down into six basic criteria, or the 6Cs as the paper calls them.Also Read| How top 10 cryptocurrencies fared in last 12 months1. Collaboration: Social interactions are central to human behaviour.

They also foster a spirit of learning, cultural understanding and community building. Such associations help instil the quality of self-regulation during engagements, which is something that elementary schools strive to achieve in children’s formative years.2. Communication: Speaking, reading, writing and listening together comprise communication.

Earlier, these were developed through in-person interactions and physical mentoring. However, replicating it in the metaverse is a challenge.As such, points 1 and 2 shouldn’t be much of a hiccup in the metaverse. Thanks to advanced technology such as AR, VR and more, collaborating and communicating with one another in the virtual world is child’s