This work-in-progress study investigates the impact of metaverse integration on the academic performance and engagement of primary school pupils at Medersat.com Bouskoura. Conducted with 46 6th-grade students (aged 11 years old), the research compares an experimental group using VR headsets for immersive learning with a control group following traditional teaching methods. The study focuses on three key dimensions: learner engagement, knowledge retention, and the development of practical skills. Pre-tests and post-tests were administered to both groups to assess knowledge of the human body’s organs and electronics before and after the learning sessions. Preliminary analyses using statistical methods, including paired t-tests, independent t-tests, and effect size calculations in SPSS, indicate significant improvements in both groups, with the experimental group showing a more substantial gain. While early findings suggest that metaverse-based learning enhances academic performance and engagement more effectively than traditional methods, the full analysis is ongoing. The study aims to offer valuable insights into the integration of advanced technologies like the metaverse in primary education and provide a foundation for future research in this area.

Authors: Rokaya EL Gounidi, Nadia Chafiq, Mohamed Talbi, Ouijdane Zahar

Published in: Ireland International Conference on Education (IICE-2024)

• Date of Conference: 28-30 October, 2024
• DOI: 10.20533/IICE.2024.10.0017
• ISBN: 978-1-913572-73-0
• Conference Location: Dún Laoghaire, Ireland