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Metaverse in dental hygiene education: Are we prepared for the future?
Vanessa Vuong1, Nazlee Sharmin2, Ava K Chow3
1Dental hygiene student, Mike Petryk School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Introduction:
Metaverse technologies can revolutionize students' learning experiences by offering an immersive and interactive environment. This study explored the perceptions and readiness of dental hygiene students and faculty to adopt metaverse technologies for teaching and learning.
Description Of Case:
A descriptive study was conducted to explore dental hygiene student and faculty behavioural intention and willingness to accept the incorporation of metaverse into teaching and learning. Twenty-five students and 15 faculty from the Mike Petryk School of Dentistry at the University of Alberta, Canada, responded to an anonymous online survey; students showed higher acceptance of metaverse technologies than faculty members.
Discussion:
The application of metaverse is not yet widespread in education. Concerns about cost and technical proficiency may have contributed to hesitation among faculty participants, resulting in a disconnect between faculty and student willingness to accept this technology.
Conclusion:
Though only 1 institution was polled, this study identified gaps in student and faculty perceptions, which can be helpful for other institutions in the planning and implementation of metaverse technologies.
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