The metaverse of Facebook and its proposal to rethink education with virtual reality

Facebook has shared this Thursday in the framework of its Facebook Connect 2021 event more details about the metaverse, the virtual environment where you can be present with people in digital spaces.

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In other words, the metaverse of Facebook, a company that now takes the name of Meta, It is a virtual space in which people can interact with other users in all kinds of scenarios. From studying different subjects, buying customization items, exploring new areas, to participating in musical concerts, etc.

First images of the Facbeook metaverse. (Photo: Capture)

Precisely, one of the most highlighted points by Zuckerberg is the education driven by virtual reality. “What if you could learn about anything in the world just by bringing it closer to you? ” Facebook Business Director Marne Lynn Levine asked.

As it is recalled, the users of the metaverso they will have a feeling of presence, of being really present with the rest of the people in a virtual room, and not just in front of a screen, as is the case today. This presence will be supported by a series of elements, such as virtual space and also with the help of an avatar, which more than an image will be a three-dimensional living representation of the user.

First images of the Facebook metaverse. (Photo: )

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Now, Facebook’s proposal to rethink education comes hand in hand with virtual reality. Throughout the presentation, the company showed how a user can take advantage of the metaverse to learn about astrophysics, surgery, mechanics and more, thanks to real-time classes with specialists.

In the Metaverse of Facebook you can receive classes in different subjects. (Screenshot)

Aligned to this last point, Facebook confirmed alliances with virtual and augmented reality platforms such as Spark AR, TransfrVR o Alchemy Immersive. In turn, the Facebook business director announced that the company will invest US $ 150 million in the next three years to train the next generation of educational content creators.

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