Meta Wants to Bring Students as Young as 13 Into the Metaverse.

META Platforms Inc.; SHARED virtual environments; SOCIAL media; ARTIFICIAL intelligence; STUDENTS

Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, plans to introduce its virtual reality headset into classrooms, allowing students as young as 13 to explore educational experiences like ancient Rome or the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This move comes as Meta faces scrutiny over child protection issues on social media platforms. The company hopes that integrating virtual reality into classrooms will increase its visibility and appeal to younger users. The education product, which is expected to be a subscription service, will enable teachers to manage multiple student headsets and access educational apps. However, there is limited research on the benefits of virtual reality in education, with some studies showing increased student motivation and others indicating potential drawbacks. [Extracted from the article]

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