OPTIMIZATION OF METAVERSE TECHNOLOGY FOR IMMERSIVE LEARNING USING THE SPATIAL.IO PLATFORM

Awanis Hidayati; Aditya Pratama; Adha Maulana; Denny Primanda; Nurman Hariyanto

doi:10.52802/aicp.v1i1.1366

Awanis Hidayati Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Kalimantan Barat
Aditya Pratama Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Kalimantan Barat
Adha Maulana Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Kalimantan Barat
Denny Primanda Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Kalimantan Barat
Nurman Hariyanto Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Kalimantan Barat

DOI: https://doi.org/10.52802/aicp.v1i1.1366

Keywords: Metaverse, Spatial.io, Immersive Technology, Society Era 5.0

Abstract

This study examines the optimization of metaverse technology to support immersive learning, focusing on the use of the Spatial.io platform. The metaverse, as an interactive three-dimensional virtual environment, offers significant potential in education, such as collaboration, simulations, and in-depth material exploration. Spatial.io, as one of the metaverse platforms, provides virtual spaces that support interactive and collaborative learning across devices. This research uses a literature review method to analyze the implementation of metaverse technology through Spatial.io, the challenges of implementation, and opportunities for optimization. The study's results show that the integration of Spatial.io can increase student engagement, conceptual understanding, and digital literacy. However, challenges such as infrastructure limitations, device accessibility, and educator readiness remain major obstacles. The study recommends strategies for improving infrastructure, providing educator training, and developing digital-based curricula to maximize the potential of the metaverse in education.

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