Resumen de Education policy strategies and applications for metaverse environments in teaching
Tomas Butvilas, Maciej Kołodziejski
Research Objectives and Problems:The focus of this research is the virtuallearning environment, which is a priority in developing new learning strate-gies. The aim is to analyze the process to describe policies related to changesin learning environments. The research objectives include examining theo-retical approaches to modeling virtual learning environments and high-lighting the signs of change in virtual teaching/learning environments fromvarious perspectives. The research focuses on how virtual teaching and learn-ing environment modeling is contextualized within the evolving Lithuanianeducation policy. This study explores questions regarding the perception ofchanges in learning environments and the key trends shaping virtual learn-ing within the framework of new education policies.Research Methods:This study employs a combination of literature analysisand semi-structured focus group interviews to gather insights from teachers education experts, and policymakers. The findings offer a deeper under-standing of the virtual teaching and learning environment modelingprocess and its implications for educational policy and practice. Structure of the Article:The paper is structured into five main sections: an introduction, a literature review, a methodology description, an analysisof the main findings, and a discussion and conclusions section. A list of ref-erences is provided at the end. Research Findings and Their Impact on Educational Sciences:This re-search explores the modeling of virtual teaching and learning environmentsand its implementation within educational contexts. As schools navigate a rapidly evolving world, understanding and shaping virtual learning envi-ronments is crucial. The study aims to analyze the process of modeling virtual teaching and learning environments, particularly in terms of the inclusive and operationalizing context of open learning spaces, content el-ements, and learning styles. Through a reflexive approach, the paper inves-tigates how modern schools are transitioning toward more organizedteaching and learning services and identifies new directions in skill devel-opment, knowledge acquisition, learner networking, and value creation.The virtual teaching and learning environment is presented as a central vision for learner-centered education, promoting personalized learning, diverse learning styles, and trust-based learning cultures. Conclusions and Recommendations:Lifelong learning emerged as a cen-tral theme across all concept maps. This cluster was not only deemed pivotalfor the future of learning but also served as a unifying element for otherclusters. According to experts, the anticipated shifts in learning strategiesand approaches are closely tied to the notion that skills and competencieswill increasingly be acquired through lifelong learning.
