Enhancing Language Learning and Intergroup Empathy through Multi-User Interactions and Simulations in a Virtual World DOI Creative Commons
Elaine Hoter, Manal Yazbak Abu Ahmad,

Hannah Azulay

et al.

Virtual Worlds, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3(3), P. 333 - 353

Published: Aug. 13, 2024

In an increasingly globalized world, the development of language skills and intercultural empathy has become crucial for effective communication collaboration across diverse societies. Virtual worlds offer a unique immersive environment to address these needs through innovative educational approaches. This study explores impact multi-user interactions, group work, simulations within virtual on learning intergroup empathy. Two distinct research projects were conducted, involving 241 participants aged 19–45. The engaged 116 in interactive experiences, while had 125 collaborating multicultural groups participating perspective-taking simulations. Both studies employed qualitative data collection methods, including surveys, interviews, observations. findings suggest that combination networking strategies, collaborative learning, contributes improvements learners’ proficiency, confidence, towards social groups. Participants reported increased motivation engagement, which was attributed nature environments. These highlight importance reflection facilitating acquisition understanding. Technical challenges identified as potential barriers implementation. results demonstrate enhance education foster societies, offering valuable insights educators researchers. However, may be limited by specific contexts sample sizes studies, warranting further explore generalizability long-term world interventions not exaggerate main conclusions.

Language: Английский

Computer-Assisted Instructional Strategies for English Linguistics Courses in a Diverse Educational Management Environment DOI Open Access

L Luo

Applied Mathematics and Nonlinear Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 10(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Abstract This paper explores the theoretical basis of computer-assisted language teaching (Constructivist Learning Theory, Multiple Intelligences Theory), and elaborates advantages English Linguistics course in points. Combined with classroom extracurricular activities, sessions are designed accordingly. Aiming at data processing requirements teaching, a cloud resource scheduling strategy based on reinforcement learning is proposed. Combine by transforming problem into Markov chain process, update state, action, reward punishment function values learning. Find hyperparameters α , β γ δ, τ to analyze application effect algorithm Implement operational procedures experiment effectiveness linguistics courses. The p-value significant difference between two scores experimental class less than 0.05, which indicates that students have been significantly improved after introduction multimedia class.

Language: Английский

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Unleashing IT Innovation in Education Based on Meta Learning Approach in English Language Classroom DOI

Muthmainnah Muthmainnah,

Ahmad Al Yakin, Souvik Ganguli

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Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation/Advances in science, technology & innovation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 137 - 150

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Learning in the Digital Space: A Review of Assessment Approaches in Education Metaverse DOI
Nur Ameerah Abdul Halim, Ajune Wanis Ismail

Lecture notes in electrical engineering, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 667 - 684

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Metaverse and translation studies: analysis of machine translation DOI Creative Commons

Rubén González Vallejo

Metaverse Basic and Applied Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 2, P. 38 - 38

Published: May 9, 2023

Although translation is fundamental, in collaboration with artificial intelligence, for the development and success of interaction communication metaverse, little attention has been devoted to direct influence linguistic three-dimensional space. Therefore, this paper we have analyzed different research focused on coming from various disciplines, which used machine service. The aim know perceptions about its use quality, thus understand what potential it would virtual reality challenges poses. Documents were retrieved SciELO, Google Scholar Dialnet databases, those studies that directly or indirectly automatic tool favor between users included. results show a generally positive perception part analyzed, although imprecision engines lack combinations are qualified. Finally, importance studying opening up number available languages training highlighted, as revenue market bound increase years due pace production productivity offered.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the public's beliefs, emotions and sentiments towards the adoption of the metaverse in education: A qualitative inquiry using big data DOI Creative Commons
Ali B. Mahmoud

British Educational Research Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 50(5), P. 2320 - 2341

Published: May 13, 2024

Abstract The metaverse is rapidly reshaping our understanding of education, yet identifying the public's beliefs, emotions and sentiments towards its adoption in education remains largely uncharted empirically. Grounded Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) Digital Diffusion Theory (DOI), this paper aims to fill gap using a big‐data approach machine learning scrape comments made by social media users on recent popular posts or videos related adopting from three prominent platforms. cleaning process narrowed down 11,024 4277, then analysed them thematic, emotion sentiment analysis techniques. thematic revealed that evokes complex range public beliefs: (1) innovative methods ; (2) accessibility inclusion (3) concerns about quality effectiveness (4) technological challenges digital divide (5) future work skills (6) privacy security . Integrating these themes with analyses reveals landscape significant portion neutral corroborates enthusiasm attenuated caution. This careful consideration stresses urgent need for balanced ensure resulting educational advancements benefit all learners equitably. As one first studies offer multidimensional view beliefs big data, research not only contributes TAM DOI but also provides critical insights could inform policy, enhance practices guide scholarship emerging field.

Language: Английский

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Drivers of metaverse adoption for enhancing marketing capabilities of retail SMEs DOI
Anis ur Rehman, Rajat Kumar Behera, Md. Saiful Islam

et al.

Technology in Society, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 79, P. 102704 - 102704

Published: Aug. 30, 2024

Language: Английский

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Unveiling the synergy of peer feedback and the Metaverse DOI Creative Commons
Junjie Gavin Wu, Zi Yang, Sumei Wu

et al.

Computers & Education X Reality, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4, P. 100056 - 100056

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Undeniably, technology has become an integral part of education across all disciplines. Over the past decades, significant technological advancements, such as normalization computers and popularization mobile devices, have transformed revolutionized our learning paradigms. Education transitioned from bricks-and-mortar, teacher fronted, textbook-based teaching to out-of-class, student-centered, inquiry-based learning. Since 2020, emerging technologies Metaverse artificial intelligence shown great potential in expanding opportunities, ranging location teaching, student-teacher machine interactions, different modes instruction In particular, power transform way peer feedback is provided, which essential aspect effective education. This position paper aims shed some light on intersection Metaverse. It starts with a review classic sociocultural theory historical use support feedback, followed by introduction definition features technology. Then, proposes tentative model about how can be utilized facilitate feedback. ends important questions for educators learners contemplate order make most this new improving provision uptake

Language: Английский

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“Yes, I Am More Confident with My Avatars”: Integrating EFL Students’ Speaking Practice into Metaverse DOI
Yohan Hwang, Jang Ho Lee

RELC Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 6, 2024

This article presents an innovative practice that demonstrates the use of metaverse to enhance English speaking skills in undergraduate drama course South Korea. The innovation stemmed from common situation English-language learners feel self-conscious when front their peers. To overcome this problem, was used provide a virtual space for students dialogues and speeches using avatars. two-phase implementation involved practicing American sitcom Friends celebrity space. Surveys reflections showed approach significantly improved students’ confidence, motivation by reducing anxiety associated with physical presence. Nevertheless, some technical limitations, such as connectivity issues constraints on expression, were observed. Based findings, study suggests powerful tool overcoming affective barriers language learning, providing safe engaging platform skills. Furthermore, underscores importance selecting appropriate platforms considering factors device compatibility internet stability.

Language: Английский

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Preservice teachers' learning by design through space construction in the metaverse DOI Creative Commons
Sangmin‐Michelle Lee, Sung‐Yeon Kim

British Journal of Educational Technology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 56(1), P. 208 - 230

Published: June 10, 2024

Abstract Teachers who know what, how and why to teach are essential for successful student learning. However, many preservice teachers (PSTs) lack teaching experience the ability integrate theory practice. To help bridge this gap, study employed a learning‐by‐design project approach in which 22 Korean PSTs developed lesson plans middle school English classes, constructed virtual classrooms metaverse based on their plans, conducted microteaching classrooms. The used qualitative research method focused an emic perspective with multiple data sets, including PSTs' reflection papers post‐interviews as primary data, recordings of secondary data. results showed that supported learning by design, it also helped understand learners learning, redefine teacher's role designer facilitator, connect theories practice improve skills. findings can be reference future teacher training. Practitioner notes What is already known about topic Teachers' content, pedagogical technological knowledge skills attributes effective performance. Preservice have difficulty transferring real because often focuses ‘know‐what’ teaching, but not ‘know‐how’. Microteaching environments helps prepare classroom situations. paper adds applied teachers' them describing design influenced way they planned implemented microteaching. Implications and/or policy Teacher educators incorporate design‐based into training modules learner needs when planning implementing lessons. develop literacy positive attitudes using technology

Language: Английский

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From shy to fly: Facilitating EFL learners’ willingness to communicate with an AI chatbot and an intelligent tutoring system DOI
Danyang Zhang, Junjie Gavin Wu, Zhuxia Fu

et al.

System, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 127, P. 103501 - 103501

Published: Nov. 13, 2024

Language: Английский

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