Journalism and Mass Communications, College of
Proactive Approach to Diversity and Inclusion: Designing an Immersive, Performance-driven, Virtual Reality-based Diversity and Inclusion Training Program
Date of this Version
Winter 12-1-2020
Citation
Wagler, A., Krcmarik, K., & Yan, C. (2020). Proactive Approach to Diversity and Inclusion: Designing an Immersive Performance-driven Virtual Reality-based Diversity and Inclusion Training Program. Journal of Design and Creative Technologies.
Abstract
Can virtual reality be the future of diversity and inclusion training? With the power to transport users, VR has the potential to increase a narrative’s persuasiveness. Immersive media can replicate difficult scenarios in which participants may practice skills acquired in training. Three professors from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are using VR capabilities to pioneer Diversity and Inclusion Virtual Reality (DIVR), a measurable, accessible, and sustainable VR-based diversity and inclusion training program.