APPLICATION OF IMMERSION EXPERIENCE IN DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION: METAUNIVERSITY

The use of immersive technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) opens vast opportunities for education by enhancing learning experiences and connecting students and teachers through the digital space. This concept is called Metauniversity. By this term the digitalized interactable copy of the learning environment is meant or a university digital twin in other words. Metauniversity reveals a great potential especially in combination with artificial intelligence technology and tools. This article explores the development of digital universities and the transformation of education and creates our own concept of Metauniversity – an innovative educational environment without borders for learning. It is shown that the concept of Metauniversity is central to this transformation, opening the way to a new era of engaging, accessible and personalized education. As technical challenges are overcome and the potential of these technologies is unleashed, the prospect of creating a global educational ecosystem that is fair, interesting and effective becomes increasingly achievable.

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