What the study found
Lecturers and prospective teachers gave both positive and negative views about using the metaverse in education. The study also found that lecturers included basic metaverse-related concepts in some of their courses.
Why the authors say this matters
The authors conclude that stakeholder views should be sought before integrating the metaverse into teaching programs. They also recommend pilot implementations and evidence-based, sustainable strategies based on findings from pilot applications and metaverse use around the world.
What the researchers tested
The researchers used a qualitative case study with a holistic single-case design. The study group included ten prospective teachers in a Computer Education and Instructional Technologies undergraduate program in different regions of Turkey and seven lecturers in the same program. Data came from a semi-structured interview form and an open-ended questionnaire.
What worked and what didn't
According to the findings, lecturers incorporated basic metaverse concepts into some courses. Reported positive aspects included increased learning retention, motivation, academic achievement, realistic learning environments, enjoyment, learner interest through avatars, and rich content opportunities. Reported negative aspects included high costs, inequality of opportunity, possible health issues, disconnection from the real world, privacy violations, and ethical concerns in education.
What to keep in mind
The abstract does not provide detailed limitations beyond the study's small, specific participant group and single-case design. The findings are based on self-reported views from one program in Turkey, so the available summary does not describe broader generalizability.
Key points
- Lecturers and prospective teachers reported both positive and negative views of metaverse use in education.
- Lecturers incorporated basic metaverse-related concepts into some of their courses.
- Positive aspects mentioned included learning retention, motivation, academic achievement, and realistic learning environments.
- Negative aspects mentioned included high costs, inequality of opportunity, health concerns, and privacy issues.
- The authors recommend stakeholder input, pilot implementations, and evidence-based sustainable strategies.
Disclosure
- Research title:
- Lecturers and prospective teachers reported mixed views on metaverse use
- Publication date:
- 2026-03-15
- OpenAlex record:
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