Metaverse Empowers History Teaching:Cognitive Logic,Technological Architecture and Rational Examination
The metaverse is a new type of digital space environment that integrates such emerging information technologies as integrated digital twins,extended reality(XR),5G/6G,artificial intelligence,blockchain,brain-computer interaction,etc.,deeply merging the virtual world and the real world.Its natural potential for integration with history teaching applications lies in reconstructing the systemic form of history teaching,expanding the brand-new field of history teaching,and creating learning situations for history teaching.The technological architecture that empowers history teaching in the metaverse includes the digital infrastructure layer,platform function layer,content scenario layer,and data service layer.The digital infrastructure layer provides the necessary digital infrastructure support for the integration of the metaverse with history teaching applications;the platform function layer provides standardized services for agile development and operation of various common service functions such as history teaching scene construction and 3D interactive forms;the content scenario layer reproduces and revives historical scenes,historical contexts,historical figures,etc.,presenting a completely new teaching field for teachers and students;the data service layer provides personalized,intelligent,and precise services for optimizing teaching behaviors and adjusting teaching strategies based on dynamic analysis of massive teacher-student teaching activity data.In order to ensure the healthy development of the integration of the metaverse with history teaching applications,it is necessary to rationally consider the issues and risks that may arise in the process,emphasize data security and establish protection mechanisms;clarify the boundary between the virtual and the real to avoid the risk of addiction;face up to the technological empowerment and return to the essence of education.