Metaverse (Öte-Evren) Ekolojisinin Eğitime Yansımalarının Değerlendirilmesi

The aim of this study is to analyze the metaverse phenomenon from the perspective of the relationship between education and technology. This review study used data selected from relevant literature and analyzed it through document analysis. The historical background, structure, applications, and transformative potential of the metaverse in education were examined. The findings suggest that the metaverse, a virtual ecosystem based on next-generation internet technologies, has notable impacts on educational theory and teaching practices.From a positive perspective, the metaverse enriches educational content, enhances students’ access to learning materials, and supports academic, emotional, and social development. Thus, it has the potential to contribute to the adaptation of the Turkish education system to the Information Age. However, concerns were noted regarding the metaverse’s potential to disrupt formal education by isolating it from time and space, leading to identity confusion and weakening the epistemological foundations of education. Furthermore, as the metaverse transforms into an independent educational ecosystem, it may create ambiguities in the roles of students, teachers, and knowledge. Lastly, its influence on the social and political dimensions of education raises concerns about undermining national identity and exposing individuals to the risks of digital colonialism by global powers.