Spotlight 5 challenges of doing college in the metaverse From the 10 insights on today's news that will make you smarter tomorrow series Nir Kshetri, Professor of Management, University of North Carolina – Greensboro Sep 18, 2022 Sep 18, 2022 Updated Jun 19, 2024 0 × A Stanford University class took students on an exploration of world-merging virtual and physical elements. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A student wears virtual reality goggles and headphones as part of a digital learning experience. 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