The Importance of Using Metaverse Technology in Education from the Point of View of University Teachers

Abstract

The study aims to demonstrate the significance of metaverse technology across various disciplines, academic degrees, scientific fields, and academic titles. It also aims to assess the level of knowledge and understanding of university teachers (research sample) regarding metaverse technology. Hence, the descriptive research methodology was based on the method of statistical survey in the sample. It involved a set of organized scientific steps to deduce data from the reality of the statistical sample and its nature in order to achieve the objectives of the study. In this study, a questionnaire was used as a tool to collect data from a random sample of approximately 121 teachers and instructors from the University of Baghdad. This approach helped the study draw important conclusions and make recommendations. Specifically, the study found the following: there is a need for a clear understanding of the importance of implementing metaverse technology in university education; teachers in scientific colleges are more aware of its importance compared to their counterparts in humanitarian colleges; there is a strong call for all universities, colleges, and academic institutions to prioritize the application of metaverse technology in university education; there should be the availability of all necessary supplies and devices; and there should be the creation of an appropriate environment for teachers to effectively use metaverse technology when teaching students.