The Metaverse as an Innovative Tool for Teaching Biology in High School
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https://doi.org/10.56294/mr202371Keywords:
Metaverso, enseñanza de la biología, educación en bachillerato, tecnología educativa, realidad inmersivaAbstract
Introducción: El presente documento expone el potencial educativo del metaverso como herramienta innovadora para la enseñanza de los contenidos científicos de la asignatura de biología dentro del subnivel de bachillerato, considerando los desafíos pedagógicos actuales y las posibilidades que ofrecen los entornos inmersivos para mejorar la comprensión de fenómenos biológicos.
Métodos: Por medio de una revisión teórica y documental de investigaciones de los últimos 5 años, se sistematizo y organizo en torno a categorías clave: conceptualización, aplicaciones, desafíos y oportunidades del metaverso en el proceso enseñanza de la biología.
Resultados: Se identificaron aplicaciones educativas relevantes del metaverso, como la simulación de procesos celulares, la exploración anatómica tridimensional, la recreación de ecosistemas y el uso de laboratorios virtuales. De igual manera, se destacaron beneficios como el aumento en la motivación estudiantil, la personalización del aprendizaje y el fortalecimiento de competencias científicas.
Conclusiones: El metaverso ofrece oportunidades significativas para transformar la enseñanza de la biología en el bachillerato, siempre que su implementación se base en principios pedagógicos sólidos, inclusión y formación docente continua
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