The importance of Extended Reality (XR) technologies in education during the Covid-19 pandemic: Implications and challenges

This study gives a review of Extended Reality (XR)-based on education tools, with a focus on the new technology that has seen significant growth in the context of education during the Covid-19 pandemic. Comprehensive research on XR and its applications for the Covid-19 outbreak is conducted using keywords such as education, virtual reality, and Covid-19 pandemic. This includes searching from databases such as Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science (WoS), IEEE Xplore, ACM Digital Library, Springer Link, Research Gate, and Academia. The goal of this study was to figure out the significant research efforts in XR technology in the education field during the pandemic. To begin with, we provide an overview of XR followed by describing how this technology contributes to educational experiences. Additionally, we discuss the XR implications and challenges to boost the comprehension of theoretical concepts and technical practice procedures in the education field. Lastly, we consider potential directions for XR technical breakthroughs in present educational experiences linked to the learning domain, as well as preventive measures to prevent the virus from spreading. © 2023 Author(s).