Turning the Page

Abstract

The term metaverse signifies various things to various people. While it broadly refers to a virtual shared space at the confluence of Web 3.0, augmented reality, virtual reality, and enabling technologies such as blockchain, there is a fair bit of divergence when it comes to the implications of metaverse on important aspects of day-to-day life, be it finance, entertainment, or education. Preteens today may find it perfectly natural to spend large chunks of their playtime inside their co-created virtual ecosystems within Roblox or Minecraft, hanging out with their friends and showing off their creative sides, even accumulating virtual currencies. This behaviour, when internalised by larger groups, can potentially pave the way for other physical world interactions to be moved to the virtual arena, notably those related with education. With the elements of on-demand availability, interactive feedback, and customised delivery mechanisms, the metaverse can emerge as the go-to destination for many learners and educators alike.