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Manuel B. Garcia is a professor of information technology and the founding director of the Educational Innovation and Technology Hub (EdITH) at FEU Institute of Technology, Manila, Philippines. Read More
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Publications tagged as "metaverse"
Technology-Enhanced Learning in Health Professions Education: Current Trends and Applications
Technological Approaches to Medical and Pharmaceutical Education, pages 455-488, (2025)
doi https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-1127-2.ch013

Garcia, Manuel B.
mbgarcia@feutech.edu.phiD 0000-0003-2615-422XEducational Innovation and Technology Hub, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
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de Almeida, Rui Pedro Pereira
rpalmeida@ualg.ptiD 0000-0001-7524-9669Department of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy, University of Algarve, Portugal
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Arif, Yunifa Miftachul
yunif4@ti.uin-malang.ac.idiD 0000-0002-2183-0762Department of Electrical Engineering, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim, Indonesia
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Miranda, John Paul P.
jppmiranda@dhvsu.edu.phiD 0000-0003-2059-972XCollege of Computing Studies, Don Honorio Ventura State University, Philippines
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Tavares, Diana P.
dpt@ess.ipp.ptSchool of Health Sciences, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Portugal
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Tariq, Muhammad Usman
usmankazi100@gmail.comiD 0000-0002-7605-3040Business Analytics and Operations Management, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
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de Almeida, Raquel Simões
afa@ess.ipp.ptiD 0000-0003-4703-1712School of Health, Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal
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Cabrera, Mildred Vanessa López
mildredlopez@tec.mxiD 0000-0002-6965-6636School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico
Search for more papers by this authorSocial Relationship Development in the Metaverse: The Roles of Embodiment, Immersion, and the Moderating Effect of Copresence
TENCON 2024 - 2024 IEEE Region 10 Conference (TENCON), pages 1533-1536, (2024)
doi https://doi.org/10.1109/TENCON61640.2024.10902707

Garcia, Manuel B.
mbgarcia@feutech.edu.phiD 0000-0003-2615-422XEducational Innovation and Technology Hub, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
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Quejado, Clievenze Karl
cquejado@feutech.edu.phEducational Innovation and Technology Hub, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
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Maranan, Clark Raven B.
cbmaranan@feutech.edu.phEducational Innovation and Technology Hub, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
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Ualat, Owen N.
onualat@feutech.edu.phEducational Innovation and Technology Hub, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
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Adao, Rossana T.
radao@fit.edu.phCollege of Computer Studies, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
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Happonen, Ari
ari.happonen@lut.fiiD 0000-0003-0744-1776School of Engineering Science, LUT University, Finland
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Yilmaz, Ramazan
ryilmaz@bartin.edu.triD 0000-0002-2041-1750Faculty of Science, Bartin University, Turkey
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Bozkurt, Aras
arasbozkurt@gmail.comiD 0000-0002-4520-642XDepartment of Distance Education, Anadolu University, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorTeachers in the Metaverse: The Influence of Avatar Appearance and Behavioral Realism on Perceptions of Instructor Credibility and Teaching Effectiveness
Interactive Learning Environments, pages 1-17, (2025)
doi https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2025.2462144

Garcia, Manuel B.
mbgarcia@feutech.edu.phiD 0000-0003-2615-422XEducational Innovation and Technology Hub, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
Search for more papers by this authorValentine's Day in the Metaverse: Examining School Event Celebrations in Virtual Worlds Using an Appreciative Inquiry Approach
Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Education and Multimedia Technology, pages 22-29, (2024)
doi https://doi.org/10.1145/3678726.3678739 | Citations: 3

Garcia, Manuel B.
mbgarcia@feutech.edu.phiD 0000-0003-2615-422XEducational Innovation and Technology Hub, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
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Quejado, Clievenze Karl
cquejado@feutech.edu.phEducational Innovation and Technology Hub, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
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Maranan, Clark Raven B.
cbmaranan@feutech.edu.phEducational Innovation and Technology Hub, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
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Ualat, Owen N.
onualat@feutech.edu.phEducational Innovation and Technology Hub, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
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Adao, Rossana T.
radao@fit.edu.phCollege of Computer Studies, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
Search for more papers by this authorMILES Virtual World: A Three-Dimensional Avatar-Driven Metaverse-Inspired Digital School Environment for FEU Group of Schools
Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Education and Multimedia Technology, pages 23-29, (2023)
doi https://doi.org/10.1145/3625704.3625729 | Citations: 10

Garcia, Manuel B.
mbgarcia@feutech.edu.phiD 0000-0003-2615-422XEducational Innovation and Technology Hub, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
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Adao, Rossana T.
radao@fit.edu.phCollege of Computer Studies, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
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Pempiña, Eymard B.
ebpempina@feutech.edu.phCollege of Computer Studies, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
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Quejado, Clievenze Karl
cquejado@feutech.edu.phEducational Innovation and Technology Hub, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
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Maranan, Clark Raven B.
cbmaranan@feutech.edu.phEducational Innovation and Technology Hub, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
Search for more papers by this authorRemodeling a Mobile Educational Metaverse Using a Co-Design Approach: Challenges, Issues, and Expected Features
Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Education and Multimedia Technology, pages 47-54, (2023)
doi https://doi.org/10.1145/3625704.3625730 | Citations: 18

Garcia, Manuel B.
mbgarcia@feutech.edu.phiD 0000-0003-2615-422XEducational Innovation and Technology Hub, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
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Adao, Rossana T.
radao@fit.edu.phCollege of Computer Studies, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
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Ualat, Owen N.
onualat@feutech.edu.phEducational Innovation and Technology Hub, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
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Cunanan-Yabut, Armi
acyabut@feutech.edu.phCollege of Engineering, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
Search for more papers by this authorMetaverse Experience and Technology Acceptance (META): A Framework for Decoding Digital Existence in Virtual Worlds
International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction; Journal of Computer Information Systems, ()

Garcia, Manuel B.
mbgarcia@feutech.edu.phiD 0000-0003-2615-422XEducational Innovation and Technology Hub, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
Search for more papers by this authorMetaverse as a Venue for School Events and Activities: A Quasi-Experimental Three-Arm Comparison with Physical and Videoconferencing Formats
Information, Communication & Society, ()

Garcia, Manuel B.
mbgarcia@feutech.edu.phiD 0000-0003-2615-422XEducational Innovation and Technology Hub, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
Search for more papers by this authorEmbedding Stealth Assessments in a Metaverse Environment: Advancing Technical Education in PC Building Using Evidence-Centered Design
Education and Information Technologies, ()

Garcia, Manuel B.
mbgarcia@feutech.edu.phiD 0000-0003-2615-422XEducational Innovation and Technology Hub, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
Search for more papers by this authorSocial Configurations, Role Structures, and Assessment Methods in Metaverse-Supported Collaborative Learning: A Factorial Experiment
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning , ()

Garcia, Manuel B.
mbgarcia@feutech.edu.phiD 0000-0003-2615-422XEducational Innovation and Technology Hub, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
Search for more papers by this authorIllusion of Presence and the Reality of Engagement: How Avatar Customization and Communication Modality Define Social Interaction in the Metaverse
Interactive Learning Environments, ()

Garcia, Manuel B.
mbgarcia@feutech.edu.phiD 0000-0003-2615-422XEducational Innovation and Technology Hub, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
Search for more papers by this authorVirtual Selves and Embodied Learning: Enacting Simulated Lived Experience in the Metaverse as Critical Pedagogy in Higher Education
Higher Education Research & Development, ()

Garcia, Manuel B.
mbgarcia@feutech.edu.phiD 0000-0003-2615-422XEducational Innovation and Technology Hub, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
Search for more papers by this authorCognitive Engagement of Early Childhood Learners with AI Avatars as Learning Companions in the Metaverse: An ICAP-Based Approach
Early Education and Development, ()

Garcia, Manuel B.
mbgarcia@feutech.edu.phiD 0000-0003-2615-422XEducational Innovation and Technology Hub, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
Search for more papers by this authorMultilingual Language Learning in a Multimodal Metaverse: A Multidimensional Study of Communicative, Affective, and Cognitive Development
Journal of Computing in Higher Education, ()

Garcia, Manuel B.
mbgarcia@feutech.edu.phiD 0000-0003-2615-422XEducational Innovation and Technology Hub, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines
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