Metaverse will affect all sectors
At the conference titled “Metaverse and the Future of Education with Artificial Intelligence” organized by Gaziantep Islamic Science and Technology University; Businessman, Researcher, Author and also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Turkey Thought Platform Taşkın Koçak noted that the Metaverse universe will affect all sectors in the near future. Koçak stated that the Metaverse universes consist of Internet, Web 3.0, XR (VR, AR, MR), Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence elements.
The program held in the Rectorate Conference Hall was attended by Gaziantep Islamic Science and Technology University (GİBTÜ) Rector Prof. Dr. Şehmus Demir, Ministry of National Education (MEB) Special Education and Guidance General Manager Mehmet Nezir Gül, Ministry of National Education (MEB) Monitoring and Evaluation Head Mustafa Yıldız, Gaziantep Provincial Director of National Education Yasin Tepe, Şahinbey District Director of National Education Erdal Kılınç, invited guests, academic and administrative personnel and students.
METAVERSE IS A REALITY OF TODAY
GİBTÜ Rector Prof. Dr. Şehmus Demir, who made the opening speech of the program, stated that Metaverse is a reality of today. Demir said, “Metaverse creates educational environments that offer experiential learning opportunities where students and teachers can interact in real time in virtual worlds. Students can develop skills that they can use in real life by collaborating with other students and experts around the world. Thanks to Metaverse and artificial intelligence, high-quality education opportunities can be provided to more students around the world. This helps everyone have equal opportunities regardless of geographical location, economic status and physical disabilities.”
UNIVERSITIES THANKS TO METAVERSE
Demir, who argued that Metaverse and artificial intelligence will also have a significant impact on the future of universities, said: “Here are some predictions about what kind of changes these technologies can lead to in university education: Thanks to Metaverse, universities can create virtual campuses where they can reach students around the world. This provides educational opportunities beyond physical boundaries at low costs, allowing more students to be reached.
With the Metaverse and artificial intelligence, universities can make distance education programs more effective and interactive. This contributes to increasing access to education by offering students more flexible learning options. The Metaverse creates environments where students and faculty members can collaborate worldwide. This encourages the sharing of information and the development of innovative projects between different countries and disciplines. Artificial intelligence can help make research conducted at universities more effective and efficient. It is possible to say that artificial intelligence also includes very dangerous dimensions. For proper use, we need to have this technology as a country in a serious way.”
MANY NEW BUSINESS LINES HAVE EMERGED
Stating that the concept of the Metaverse was explained to the world by Mark Zuckerberg in October 2001, Koçak stated that according to 2030 estimates, the number of Metaverse users will reach 5 billion and its economic size will reach 13 trillion dollars. The Metaverse universes that form; Sharing important information about internet, web 3.0, xr (vr, ar, mr), Blockchain and artificial intelligence technologies, Koçak gave examples of the use of Metaverse in many areas, especially education, social, entertainment, tourism, sports, business, industry, finance and health. Stating that the boundaries of business life will be eliminated with Metaverse, Taşkın Koçak added that people will be able to work in areas such as stores or factories from their homes and that many new lines of business will emerge. Stating that the number of Metaverse users is 500 million even today, Koçak stated that 2030 will be the year when disruptive technologies will come.
“EDUCATION AND HEALTH SECTORS WILL BE RESHAPED WITH METAVERSE”
Taşkın Koçak stated that in the Metaverse universe, students will be able to receive education at the best universities in the world from where they are sitting. He stated that work is being done to create a “Metaverse Campus” environment for the new generation with a gamified and hologram education system. He emphasized that with the remote surgery systems to be implemented in the Metaverse universe in the health system, specialist doctors will be able to serve anywhere in the world from their current location.
METAVERSE AND RELIGION
Taşkın Koçak, who also touched on the concept of Metaverse and Religion, stated that the Metaverse universe could be positive in terms of introducing Islam to the world. Koçak said, “The Metaverse can provide an environment where religious scholars from different countries can come together and discuss general issues.” Emphasizing that the Metaverse can also be used in the training of clergy, Koçak stated that religious education and expression can be more effective with the ability to show holy places in a virtual environment close to reality thanks to developing technologies. Koçak said that games, entertainment, tourism, construction, social media, social media,
He stated that religious education and expression can be more effective by showing sacred places in a virtual environment close to reality thanks to ologies. Koçak stated that games, entertainment, tourism, construction, social media, sports and all other sectors are also included in the Metaverse. He stated that the only valid currency in the Metaverse universe will be crypto. Finally, Koçak stated that it is predicted that the Metaverse universe will be completely transitioned by 2030.
The program ended with the presentation of a certificate of appreciation and a gift to Taşkın Koçak by GİBTÜ Rector Prof. Dr. Şehmus Demir.
Source: https://www.gibtu.edu.tr/bilgiislem/Icerik/13270/-metaverse-ve-yapay-zeka-ile-egitimin-gelecegi-temali-sunum-yogun-ilgi-gordu