Vol. 19 / 2024 – International Conference on Virtual Learning
Transforming engineering education through the Metaverse: design principles and essential competencies
Veselina NEDEVA, Snezhana DINEVA
This paper explores the transformative potential of the metaverse in engineering education. The research methods include data collection by keywords from Google Scholar, Web of Science, Science Direct and IEEE xplore digital library. The analysis of the articles in the field are focusing on the design principles that underpin effective virtual learning environments and the essential competencies that future engineers must develop to thrive in this new paradigm. The key competencies for future engineers will blend traditional engineering skills with digital literacy, immersive technology proficiency, and collaborative problem-solving. The design principles for leveraging the full potential of the metaverse include: commitment and attention to user experience; curriculum alignment; accessibility and inclusion and changes in the assessment methods. Finally, we outline a metaverse for developing future engineers' competencies and integrating Virtual reality (VR) technologies into engineering curricula and highlight the benefits of hands-on experience with VR systems. This paper aims to provide educators, policymakers and industry leaders with insights that can be employed to design and implement educational programs which equip students with the requisite skills and knowledge to excel in an increasingly virtual and interconnected world
Keywords:
engineering education,
design principles,
key competencies,
Metaverse
CITE THIS PAPER AS:
Veselina NEDEVA,
Snezhana DINEVA,
"Transforming engineering education through the Metaverse: design principles and essential competencies",
International Conference on Virtual Learning,
ISSN 2971-9291, ISSN-L 1844-8933,
vol. 19,
pp. 159-169,
2024.
https://doi.org/10.58503/icvl-v19y202413