Towards Concepts for Digital Twins in Higher Education

The implementation of digital twins in higher education has enormous potential and is becoming increasingly relevant. Specifically, digital twins represent a powerful tool that promotes the transformation of the educational process and unveils new opportunities for students and teachers. Enhancing educational accessibility, realistic simulations, resource savings, personalized learning, and research opportunities are just a few of the prospects for the application of digital twins in education. This article analyzes the challenges and prospects associated with the deployment of digital twins in the educational sphere. It explores technological innovations that enable the creation of accurate copies of real objects and processes in a virtual environment. The benefits of this approach are discussed, including enhancement of educational accessibility, improved practical experience, and enhanced student motivation. Examples of successful digital twin applications in various educational contexts are considered, as well as challenges and potential solutions to overcome them. A digital twin of the International Information Technology University (Almaty, Kazakhstan) has been developed, allowing for education in a virtual space. The article concludes by summarizing the findings and draws conclusions about the potential of digital twins to transform education.