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1Digital Twin Technology: Necessity of the Future in Education and Beyond

Robertas Damaševičius¹* and Ligita Zailskaitė-Jakštė²

¹Department of Applied Informatics, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania

²Department of Multimedia Engineering, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania

Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of digital twin technology (DTT) and its applications in various industries including education. DTT involves the creation of exact digital replicas of physical entities that can reflect real-time changes in the underlying entity. The chapter explores the potential of DTT for enhancing the learning experience and improving the educational outcomes through immersive hands-on learning, replication of real-world scenarios for scientific inquiry and problem-solving, and personalization of the learning process. The chapter also examines the challenges of implementing DTT in education, including technical, pedagogical, ethical, and privacy concerns. It also discusses the potential of DTT for shaping the future of education and beyond as well as future research directions.

Keywords: Digital twin technology, education, virtual reality, avatar, immersive learning, personalized learning, real-world scenarios

1.1 Introduction

Digital twin technology (DTT) allows the creation of an exact digital replica of a physical entity and continuously feeds it with real-time data from integrated sensors and other devices [6]. The foundation of DTT is the ability ...