The Incorporation of Virtual Reality Technologies in Education, Science, and Health: Developing Innovative Experiences in Metaverse Environments
Abstract
This study examines the applications and limitations of incorporating emerging digital technologies in the fields of health and education, with an emphasis on teaching-learning processes and pedagogical experiences in metaverse environments. Integrated into the research project coordinated by Figueiredo et al. (2022), the study is guided by the following questions: (1) What psychological, somatic, and kinetic processes operate when individuals use virtual reality devices? (2) How can this virtual medium fundamentally transform individuals and society? (3) What may occur when simulations and concrete experiences are lived without the need for the physical infrastructure of the real world? (4) How can we actively create and promote virtual reality actions capable of producing socially equitable improvements without limiting the real world around us? (5) How is the virtual presence of a human being connected to reality through digital devices experienced and perceived? (6) What are the characteristics of the different existing conceptions of the metaverse, including their weaknesses, risks, and potentialities? (7) How can these technologies be incorporated into the educational context? (8) What are the possible applications of these emerging technologies in the field of health? To address these questions, an international review of scientific literature published in English over the past five years was conducted in order to identify relevant theoretical and methodological foundations. It is expected that this study will contribute to the development of new approaches and conditions for teaching, research, extension, and technological innovation projects.
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