Incorporating Team Creativity in Virtual Metaverse in Education

Abstract

The rapid technological developments witnessed in the current era, virtual metaverse, especially the metaverse, have become an integral part of the digital transformation in various fields, including education. Modern technologies are a powerful tool for enhancing creativity and collaboration between students and teachers, especially in higher education environments where the need for innovative learning methods that transcend geographical and temporal boundaries is increasing. This research highlights the role of the metaverse in enhancing collective creativity within educational teams, focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing its implementation in academic institutions, particularly under challenging conditions such as a lack of infrastructure or political instability. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of the metaverse as a virtual learning environment in stimulating collaborative creativity among students at the University of Samarra, by combining quantitative and qualitative methodologies. It also highlights the technical and training challenges that may hinder achieving maximum benefit from this technology and offers practical recommendations to promote its adoption in educational institutions. Importance of this research lies in its provision of a comprehensive vision for the integration metaverse in education, opening new horizons for research and application in this promising field.