The Development of Metaverse on Thai Herbs Using the ADDIE Model

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Local wisdom embodies knowledge, skills and practices passed down through generations to address challenges in the lives of people in local communities. In Thailand, the preservation of local wisdom serves as cultural social capital but faces the risk of decline because of an ageing population. This research develops the metaverse of Thai herbs using the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation (ADDIE) model in Mae Tha District, Lampang Province, Thailand, imparting herbal knowledge to future generations. This research follows five phases-learner analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation-employing a mixed-methods approach. The qualitative study involved document analysis to identify community needs related to Thai herbs, which informed the development of the metaverse incorporating static images, three-dimensional (3D) images using augmented reality (AR) technology, and videos. The targeted learners accessed the metaverse through an avatar. A quantitative study examined how the ADDIE-based metaverse enhanced students’ learning processes. The target group comprised 30 junior high school students from Thippala Vithayanu Sorn School. Research instruments consisted of structured interview forms, learning record forms, the metaverse quality assessments and pre and post-learning achievement tests. Statistical analyses applied percentages, means and standard deviations (SDs). The findings revealed that experts rated the metaverse quality at 4.54, indicating a very high standard. Post-learning achievement scores (mean = 13.37, 66.83%) significantly exceeded pre-learning scores (mean = 6.93, 34.67%), marking a 32.16% improvement (SD = 0.94). These results demonstrate that the ADDIE-based metaverse effectively supports the preservation of local wisdom for future generations. The metaverse proved to be an effective tool to enhance students’ learning and preserve herbal wisdom.