Utilizing ubiquitous learning to foster sustainable development in rural areas: Insights from 6G technology

Liu, Yu; Razman, Muhammad Rizal; Syed Zakaria, Sharifah Zarina; Ern, Lee Khai; Hussain, Amir; Chamola, Vinay

Abstract

Rural education frequently grapples with demanding situations such as isolation, confined assets, and a virtual divide. The emergence of the sixth generation (6G) era, characterized by its speedy connectivity, minimal latency, and robust reliability, stands out as a beacon of desire, promising to revolutionize these educational landscapes by adopting ubiquitous Learning (U-Learning) environments. This research delves into the transformative skills of the 6G generation in rural schooling through U-Learning. It highlights 6G's position in ensuring identical entry to advanced instructional materials, fostering immersive and tailored learning stories, and permitting immediate interplay within virtual school rooms. Employing a combined-methods framework, this look intertwines an in-depth literature assessment with empirical inquiries, such as case studies, surveys, and dialogues with critical rural schooling stakeholders. It scrutinizes the prevailing situations of pastoral training, 6G's technological advancements, and the conditions for deploying green U-Learning ecosystems. The findings indicated significant improvements in educational resource access, student engagement, and learning outcomes due to implementing 6G technology. The key benefits observed were high-speed connectivity, reduced latency, and enhanced reliability, facilitating more interactive and immersive learning experiences. 6G emerges as a pivotal pressure in reshaping rural education, addressing essential problems of accessibility, pupil engagement, and academic excellence. Achieving this vision needs concerted efforts in infrastructure improvement, instructional programming tailored to 6G, and collaborative endeavors amongst all stakeholders. Future research should focus on developing specific 6G deployment strategies and educational programs tailored to the unique needs of rural populations.

Citation

Liu, Y., Razman, M. R., Syed Zakaria, S. Z., Ern, L. K., Hussain, A., & Chamola, V. (2024). Utilizing ubiquitous learning to foster sustainable development in rural areas: Insights from 6G technology. Computers in Human Behavior, 161, Article 108418. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2024.108418

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Aug 20, 2024
• Online Publication Date: Aug 22, 2024
• Publication Date: 2024-12
• Deposit Date: Sep 10, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Sep 10, 2024
• Journal: Computers in Human Behavior
• Print ISSN: 0747-5632
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 161
• Article Number: 108418
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2024.108418
• Keywords: 6G technology, rural areas, rural education, Sustainable development, Ubiquitous learning