The Micro-Learning Activities via Metaverse Platform: The Outcomes of Students’ at Pakse Teacher Training College, Lao PDR

Abstract

The micro-learning activities via metaverse platform, or MICRO-META platform, is a research tool designated to promote learning that focuses mainly on small units of contents and learning activities that can be accomplished in a short period of time. Thereby, the micro-learning activities are facilitated by means of the so-called micro-steps under digital learning environments via metaverse. The activities of this kind are capable of providing realistic learning experiences along with ability to interact with others in the virtual world, which shall result in the exchange of information and access to varied resources. In addition, these activities are believed to increase confidence in practical skills related to the use of digital technologies. The research results show that the micro-learning activities via metaverse platform to enhance digital literacy and digital empathy can be used practically as a learning tool, and it is efficient enough to promote both digital literacy and digital empathy. Once integrated with immersive learning technologies under the virtual world, the MICRO-META platform can also encourage learners to learn by experiences and acquire new bodies of knowledge according to their own abilities.