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Of all the ways in which metaverse technologies like virtual, mixed and augmented reality could prove to be transformative, the potential they have for education is one of the most exciting.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For most of us, learning is social \u2013 we learn from and with others, and from each other\u2019s experiences. It\u2019s about interaction and discussion as much as it is about absorbing facts. That\u2019s why the unique feeling of presence and immersion these technologies create can be so impactful in education.<\/span><\/p>\n They also make things possible that are impossible in the physical world. Instead of telling students what the dinosaurs were like, they can walk among them. Virtual science laboratories can be built and filled with equipment that most schools would never be able to afford. Classes can go on field trips to the best museums, no matter how far away they are. And they can be used to take the risk out of otherwise dangerous or expensive technical or vocational training.<\/span><\/p>\n Last year, I wrote about some of the ingenious ways <\/span>teachers and trainers were already using these technologies<\/span><\/a>. That momentum has continued to build, with more and more colleges and institutions incorporating them into their curriculums. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n There is also a growing research base showing that learning in VR can improve students\u2019 performance, as well as their levels of engagement, attendance and satisfaction. <\/span>In 2022, Morehouse College reported<\/span><\/a> that students who learned in VR had an average final test score of 85, versus 78 in person. A <\/span>survey<\/span><\/a> by the XR Association found that 77% of educators believe these technologies ignite curiosity and improve engagement in class.<\/span><\/p>\n\n