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"Metaverse, Schmetaverse—What Does That Have to Do With Me?"
Author: John Cook
Published In: Facilities Manager
Date: September/October 2022

The term “metaverse” is not new, but the term is becoming increasingly widespread in tech circles, and it is sure to impact higher education. Facebook, which recently changed its parent name to “Meta” to reflect the priority of the company moving forward, is investing $150 million in the Meta Immersive Learning project to create “metaversities.” These simulated virtual campuses—referred to as “digital twins”—are extensions of the physical campuses, where students, faculty, and staff can interact via avatars.

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