Marjorie Zielke, Djakhangir Zakhidov, Erik DeFries, Malavika Prasad Shringarpure, Rudy Avila, Jacob Keul, Dean CarpenterTurner, Stacy Hargrove, Sabrina Bateman, Christopher Young
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Using in situ research-based design to explore learning module effectiveness and usability in a virtual reality system for workforce training
This study examines the implementation and effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR) into employee communication training for Texas Department of Transportation employees. The study also explores the impact of iterative, in situ research-based design on VR system usability, and potential relationships between the usability and ergonomics of VR devices, and user receptiveness to VR content. For this work we adapt the definition of in situ to mean a learning activity that takes place in the location or environment where the participants will actually be trained. Following the pandemic, many office-based workers adopted hybrid-remote work formats (Yang, Kim, & Hong, 2023), necessitating updated approaches to employee training and instruction which VR may provide. Further, VR may offer opportunities for private role-play for employee communication practice, as well as an overall more high-fidelity learning opportunity. Findings indicate that VR is an effective and engaging solution for workforce and management communication training, and that hardware configurations influence overall employee enthusiasm for VR-based training.
期刊介绍:
The journal, established in 1995, publishes original research in Virtual Reality, Augmented and Mixed Reality that shapes and informs the community. The multidisciplinary nature of the field means that submissions are welcomed on a wide range of topics including, but not limited to:
Original research studies of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality and real-time visualization applications
Development and evaluation of systems, tools, techniques and software that advance the field, including:
Display technologies, including Head Mounted Displays, simulators and immersive displays
Haptic technologies, including novel devices, interaction and rendering
Interaction management, including gesture control, eye gaze, biosensors and wearables
Tracking technologies
VR/AR/MR in medicine, including training, surgical simulation, rehabilitation, and tissue/organ modelling.
Impactful and original applications and studies of VR/AR/MR’s utility in areas such as manufacturing, business, telecommunications, arts, education, design, entertainment and defence
Research demonstrating new techniques and approaches to designing, building and evaluating virtual and augmented reality systems
Original research studies assessing the social, ethical, data or legal aspects of VR/AR/MR.