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Metaverse : The metaverse is a simulated digital environment that uses augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and blockchain to create spaces for rich user interaction imitating the real world. Origin: The term metaverse was coined in 1992 by science fiction writer Neal Stephenson. Today his vision is creeping closer to reality. The metaverse is a digital universe that can be accessed through virtual and augmented reality. We mustn’t overlook what an augmented world could mean for education. Before we criticise the metaverse, we must not forget how revolutionary it will be for education systems and students across the world. It will transform next-generation learning. The metaverse could be the best thing for students. The catalyst: According to UNICEF, 91% of students worldwide having their education disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Overnight, educators everywhere reacted quickly. Remote learning became normal. As a result, access to technology becomes new normal than a privilege. We can easily become early adopters of the metaverse as we embraced technology as a learning tool quickly in a pandemic. Metaverse could change education systems across the world because, it will allow anything to become a learning opportunity. Education syllabuses have a perennial problem to keep up with an ever-changing world. Not just the current curriculum that is outdated, but our ways of learning also. Written exams are of little use at providing the practical education needed for a variety of vocational skills in life. The metaverse can aid this problem. It will enable up-to-date, expert analysis to be embedded all over the real world. Expertise will come from anywhere, not just from textbooks and classrooms. Caution: As with any new technology, it is our duty as parents and teachers to exercise caution. Many parents may wonder whether the metaverse will simply add more addictive screen-time to children’s days. As a parent we should manage our children’s engagement with the metaverse, and not simply ban it. #teens #metaverse #school #news_for_kids #esl #english #speaking ####
