The future of edtech is in the metaverse as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) become more common.

These technologies offer an alternative means of learning that can immerse and engage students in new ways, according to Rory Gopsill, a subject analyst at research firm GlobalData.

In a new podcast from the research firm, Gopsill predicted that there will be increased demand for education about the metaverse, as he expected learning to continue to shift from the physical to the virtual classroom in the coming years.

“[Metaverse learning] married the best…