METAVERSE TECHNOLOGY IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A CONCEPTUAL MODEL

Mutaz M. Al-Debei, Omar Hujran, Hazar Y. Hmoud

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Abstract

Metaverse applications would soon be as prevalent as TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Recently, metaverse applications have begun to emerge in numerous fields, including higher education. As technology advances and provides new 3D immersive and fictional worlds, HEI is keen to learn how to meet these new opportunities. They are truly interested in understanding the aspects that would facilitate the successful adoption of metaverse technology by Gen Z students, who represent the current student generation. Nonetheless, there is a scarcity of research that provides useful insights into the salient factors that influence students' intentions and behaviors towards the usage of metaverse technology in higher education (Hi-Eduverse). Thus, this research aims at developing a consolidative conceptual model that combines a decomposed version of the TPB and PIIT. This model will then be used as part of an ongoing research project to examine Jordanian Gen Z university students' intentions to adopt metaverse technology and their positive Word-of-Mouth (WoM) behavior.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the International Conferences on Digital Transformation and Innovation Management 2024, DTIM 2024; and ICT, Society and Human Beings 2024, ICT 2024
EditorsPedro Isaias, Pedro Isaias, Paula Miranda, Piet Kommers
PublisherIADIS
Pages52-58
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9789898704603
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event2024 International Conference on Digital Transformation and Innovation Management, DTIM 2024 and 2024 International Conference on ICT, Society and Human Beings, ICT 2024, Part of the 18th Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems 2024, MCCSIS 2024 - Budapest, Hungary
Duration: Jul 13 2024Jul 15 2024

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conferences on Digital Transformation and Innovation Management 2024, DTIM 2024; and ICT, Society and Human Beings 2024, ICT 2024

Conference

Conference2024 International Conference on Digital Transformation and Innovation Management, DTIM 2024 and 2024 International Conference on ICT, Society and Human Beings, ICT 2024, Part of the 18th Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems 2024, MCCSIS 2024
Country/TerritoryHungary
CityBudapest
Period7/13/247/15/24

Keywords

  • Educational Technology
  • HEI
  • Metaverse
  • Personal Innovativeness
  • PIIT
  • TPB

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Computer Science

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