Teachers' and students' opinions on the impact of group activities in metaverse environment on university students' motivation'
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2024
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University of Oum El Bouaghi
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The educational landscape is transforming with the integration of the emerging technologies like the metaverse, reshaping traditional learning environments. This research aims at explaning the impact of metaverse-based group activities on students' motivation in higher education, contexts, specially focusing on how immersive digital experiences influence students' engagement and collaboration, Accordingly, it is hypothesized that metaverse-based group activities enhance university students' motivation. To achieve the aim of this research two questionnaires were administered to 17 teachers and 78 students of the English department at Larbi Ben Mhidi University, Oum El Bouaghi. The analysis of their responses revealed that metaverse-based group activities significantly impact student motivation positively. Both teachers and students perceive these activities as enhancing engagement and collaboration. However, differences in opinions regarding the effectiveness of metaverse based group avtivities were noted between teachers and students. This research offers significant perspectives on the capacity of the metaverse to establish enhanced, interactive, and efficient educational settings within the realm of higher education. The research highlights the need for reliable technical infrastructure and personalized learning experiences to fully realize the benefits of metaverse-based activities.