Enhancing learning motivation and academic achievement in nursing students through metaverse-based learning: A...

Area of Science:

• Educational Technology
• Nursing Education
• Virtual Reality

Background:

• Traditional distance education methods are less effective for Generation Z learners.
• There is a need for innovative educational platforms to enhance student engagement and success.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare the effectiveness of metaverse-based learning with traditional distance education for Generation Z nursing students.
• To assess the impact of metaverse on learning motivation and academic achievement.

Main Methods:

• A randomized controlled study involving 42 students.
• Experimental group received metaverse-based instruction; control group received traditional distance education.
• Instructional Materials Motivation Survey and academic achievement scores were used for assessment.

Main Results:

• No significant difference in motivation scores before the intervention.
• Metaverse group showed significantly higher motivation (96.52 ± 9.54) compared to the control group (82.55 ± 13.18) post-intervention.
• The experimental group achieved higher academic scores (76.57 ± 13.33) than the control group (64.40 ± 16.42).

Conclusions:

• Metaverse is an effective learning method for nursing education, surpassing traditional distance education.
• The study recommends expanding metaverse integration in nursing curricula.
• Metaverse enhances both learning motivation and academic outcomes for Generation Z students.