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Vol. 15 No. 2 (2024): Artificial Intelligence in Schools and University Education: Risks and Opportunities

Teaching and Learning in 3D Virtual Worlds integrated with Intelligent Tutoring Systems: New perspectives for Virtual Reality, Eduverse and Artificial Intelligence in Education

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3280/ess2-2024oa18448
Submitted
settembre 10, 2024
Published
2025-01-31

Abstract

Digital Transformation in Education increasingly provides innovative and effective opportunities to reshape traditional educational paradigms, supporting complex ecological systems and promoting a teaching approach that effectively responds and adapts to students’ educational needs.

This paper illustrates possible challenges and future perspectives for Virtual Reality, Eduverse and Artificial Intelligence in Education through the implementation of 3D Virtual Worlds integrated with Intelligent Tutoring Systems as learning tools to promote sustainability education. These educational tools may represent a new educational paradigm capable of promoting teaching and learning processes, acting on motivation, enhancing digital soft skills and life skills, and improving learning outcomes from the perspective of adaptive learning.

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