The THE APPLICATION OF MIXED REALITY TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE CRAFTMANSHIP LEARNING IN THE METAVERSE

THE APPLICATION OF MIXED REALITY TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE CRAFTMANSHIP LEARNING IN THE METAVERSE

Abstract

In the metaverse era, people can interact with objects in the virtual world, AR, VR, and MR technologies are used to create these virtual worlds. Currently, they are being widely used in education. In developing the management of learning in craftsmanship learning, as a subject focused on hands-on learning and the advancement of physical skills that is related to creativity. MR technology is unique in its ability to blend the real and virtual worlds, that allows the learners to see real hands, tools, and materials while also receiving the real-time visual guidance through the virtual elements. This also promotes practice of skills which requires precision, accuracy, and hand-eye synchronization, which the traditional Virtual Reality (VR) technology cannot fully support. Using MR technology in craftsmanship learning can help alleviate some of limitations. It also outlines a four-step approach to hands-on learning activities: preparation, practice in an MR environment, reflection and knowledge sharing, and application in real-world situations. It also provides examples of MR utilization on its craftsmanship activities such as: pottery, woodcarving, and tailoring to enhance tool-use, design thinking, and problem-solving skills in the digital age. This concludes that MR technology in the Metaverse is an approach that can bridge its virtual experiences and real-world learning, refining the quality of its craftsmanship teaching and learning, fostering realism, flexibility, and effectively addressing the development of learners' competencies in the digital age.