Extended Reality in Higher Education, a Responsible Innovation Approach for Generation Y and Generation Z

This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the XR challenges, opportunities, and future trends that will impact higher educational institutions. The article discusses (using observation, participatory observation and as well as document analysis) the potential for augmented reality to be...

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Autores principales: Valentin Kuleto, Milena Ilić P., Monica Stanescu, Marko Ranković, Nevenka Popović Šević, Dan Păun, Silvia Teodorescu
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:58708ebe294f4bd9a66c842d02d212cd2021-11-11T19:31:53ZExtended Reality in Higher Education, a Responsible Innovation Approach for Generation Y and Generation Z10.3390/su1321118142071-1050https://doaj.org/article/58708ebe294f4bd9a66c842d02d212cd2021-10-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/21/11814https://doaj.org/toc/2071-1050This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the XR challenges, opportunities, and future trends that will impact higher educational institutions. The article discusses (using observation, participatory observation and as well as document analysis) the potential for augmented reality to be used in higher education, having in mind characteristics of Millennials (Generation Y) and Post-Millennials (Generation Z) and raises issues about responsible innovation, the future of work, and formal education. Additionally, survey research was completed among students in Serbia and Romania (103 respondents) within selected generations regarding their knowledge of extended reality and their attitudes towards opportunities and challenges of extended reality in Higher Education Institutions, and thus this paper also utilises quantitative analysis. A correlation matrix, composite reliability, and regression model were used to code the data and extract knowledge. A thorough review of the existing literature on one hand and primary research as well, using the chosen scientific methods, the planned purpose of the research will be obtained: to gain a better-understanding of the education needs of Generation Y and Generation Z and the potential use of XR as a response to the needs observed. The results of the quantitative analysis confirmed our starting assumptions: XR is an excellent technology facilitating the teaching processes allowing learners to more actively control their learning strategies and supporting the interactivity and connectivity that students and faculties experience. Furthermore, Generation Z students are more applicative for stating XR’s opportunities (instead of challenges) in higher education institutions.Valentin KuletoMilena Ilić P.Monica StanescuMarko RankovićNevenka Popović ŠevićDan PăunSilvia TeodorescuMDPI AGarticleextended reality (XR)higher education institutions (HEI)generation Ygeneration ZInnovationpersonalised learningEnvironmental effects of industries and plantsTD194-195Renewable energy sourcesTJ807-830Environmental sciencesGE1-350ENSustainability, Vol 13, Iss 11814, p 11814 (2021)
institution DOAJ
collection DOAJ
language EN
topic extended reality (XR)
higher education institutions (HEI)
generation Y
generation Z
Innovation
personalised learning
Environmental effects of industries and plants
TD194-195
Renewable energy sources
TJ807-830
Environmental sciences
GE1-350
spellingShingle extended reality (XR)
higher education institutions (HEI)
generation Y
generation Z
Innovation
personalised learning
Environmental effects of industries and plants
TD194-195
Renewable energy sources
TJ807-830
Environmental sciences
GE1-350
Valentin Kuleto
Milena Ilić P.
Monica Stanescu
Marko Ranković
Nevenka Popović Šević
Dan Păun
Silvia Teodorescu
Extended Reality in Higher Education, a Responsible Innovation Approach for Generation Y and Generation Z
description This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the XR challenges, opportunities, and future trends that will impact higher educational institutions. The article discusses (using observation, participatory observation and as well as document analysis) the potential for augmented reality to be used in higher education, having in mind characteristics of Millennials (Generation Y) and Post-Millennials (Generation Z) and raises issues about responsible innovation, the future of work, and formal education. Additionally, survey research was completed among students in Serbia and Romania (103 respondents) within selected generations regarding their knowledge of extended reality and their attitudes towards opportunities and challenges of extended reality in Higher Education Institutions, and thus this paper also utilises quantitative analysis. A correlation matrix, composite reliability, and regression model were used to code the data and extract knowledge. A thorough review of the existing literature on one hand and primary research as well, using the chosen scientific methods, the planned purpose of the research will be obtained: to gain a better-understanding of the education needs of Generation Y and Generation Z and the potential use of XR as a response to the needs observed. The results of the quantitative analysis confirmed our starting assumptions: XR is an excellent technology facilitating the teaching processes allowing learners to more actively control their learning strategies and supporting the interactivity and connectivity that students and faculties experience. Furthermore, Generation Z students are more applicative for stating XR’s opportunities (instead of challenges) in higher education institutions.
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author Valentin Kuleto
Milena Ilić P.
Monica Stanescu
Marko Ranković
Nevenka Popović Šević
Dan Păun
Silvia Teodorescu
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title Extended Reality in Higher Education, a Responsible Innovation Approach for Generation Y and Generation Z
title_short Extended Reality in Higher Education, a Responsible Innovation Approach for Generation Y and Generation Z
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