FROM CHALK AND CHALKBOARD TO THE METAVERSE: THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION IN EDUCATION

Abstract

The digital revolution in education provides a significant transformation in the dissemination and acquisition of knowledge. This work explores this transition, from traditional technologies, such as chalk and blackboard, to emerging innovations, such as metaverse and virtual reality, presenting the justification for the choice of the theme due to its importance in contemporary times. The main objective of this study is to analyze the advantages and challenges that these new educational tools bring, focusing on aspects such as greater accessibility and personalization of teaching, as well as digital inequalities and the need for continuous training of educators. The methodology adopted combines a bibliographic approach, which includes the literature review on technologies and their implications in education, with a quantitative analysis, using statistical data on the use of these tools in different educational contexts. The main results found indicate that, although new technologies expand access to education, they also do not solve existing inequalities by themselves, requiring strategic interventions for their effective implementation. The most relevant conclusions point to the need for educational planning that promotes the training of educators and digital inclusion, ensuring that technological innovations serve as a support for learning, and not as barriers. Thus, it seeks to promote an inclusive education adapted to current demands.