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Educational Metaverse Empowering Teaching Innovation in Environmental Art Design

Bin Yang 1, Cong Li 2 *
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1 School of Culinary and Hospitality Management, Shanghai Zhongqiao Vocational and Technical University, Shanghai 201319, China2 Academy of Art, Shanghai Zhongqiao Vocational and Technical University, Shanghai 201319, China* Corresponding Author
Educational Innovations and Emerging Technologies, 6(2), June 2026, 35-42, https://doi.org/10.35745/eiet2026v06.02.0004
Submitted: 30 April 2025, Published: 20 June 2026
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ABSTRACT

The metaverse, fusing virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, and AI, is profoundly transforming education. From this perspective, we applied the metaverse to the education of environmental art design and examined its advantages and challenges. On the basis of the results, we propose implementation strategies and prospects of the metaverse in education. By creating immersive virtual learning environments, conducting virtual design project practices, promoting cross-regional sharing of teaching resources, and customizing personalized learning paths, the metaverse in education boosts students' interest and innovation, enhances practical skills, and overcomes traditional teaching limitations. The results of this study show that the educational metaverse offers rich, interactive, and efficient learning experiences, which help cultivate professionals with innovative thinking and practical abilities and propel the innovative development of environmental art design education.
Keywords: Educational metaverse, Environmental art design, Virtual teaching, Design practice, Teaching resource sharing

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Yang, B., & Li, C. (2026). Educational Metaverse Empowering Teaching Innovation in Environmental Art Design. Educational Innovations and Emerging Technologies, 6(2), 35-42. https://doi.org/10.35745/eiet2026v06.02.0004

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