Robert Cox discusses the evolution of his Technology and Global Society (TECH 330) course.

Robert Cox (2023). Embedding Intercultural Learning into the Purdue Polytechnic Institute Curriculum. (Version 2.0). https://hubicl.org/publications/115/2

Deficiencies in intercultural insight amongst American youth have led to an increased focus on globalization within institutions of higher education. To remedy this need amongst undergraduates, which has been exacerbated since the pandemic, short-term study abroads have been developed with the goal of enhancing these skillsets through application-based curriculum. New pedagogies have resulted so that students can be adequately exposed to true intercultural experiences along with tools to quantify this learning. This study identified and assessed intercultural learning gaps during a recent trip abroad.

Tanoos, J. J., Lyu, Y. (2023). Identifying post-pandemic gaps in intercultural development during an undergraduate short-term study abroad. https://hubicl.org/publications/199/1

Lyu, Y., & Tanoos, J.  (2023).  Identifying post-pandemic gaps in intercultural development during an undergraduate short-term study abroad.  IOSR Journal of Mathematics (IOSR-JM), 19(4 Ser. 1), 30-34. 

From the abstract: "...[the authors] describe how VR training experiences are typically created and delivered using the current software and hardware...then discuss the challenges and solutions of applying VR training to different application domains, such as first responder training, medical training, military training, workforce training, and education. Furthermore, [they] discuss the common assessment tests and evaluation methods used to validate VR training effectiveness. [They] conclude the article by discussing possible future directions to leverage VR technology advances for developing novel training experiences."

Xie, B., Liu, H., Alghofaili, R., Zhang, Y., Lobo, F., Jiang, Y., Li, C., Huang, H., Akdere, M., Mousas, C., & Yu, L. (2021). A review on virtual reality skill training applications. Frontiers in Virtual Reality, 2(4), 1-19. doi: 10.3389/frvir.2021.645153.

From the abstract: "This study used a mixed methods design to characterize computer and information technology undergraduate students’ cultural orientations and their cultural awareness in the context of teamwork experiences. The data for the study was collected in the form of a reflection assignment that was implemented during the first week of classes as a way to promote students’ cultural awareness and how that may play out in their teamwork interactions."

Bahrami, P., Kim, Y., Jaiswal, A., Patel, D., Aggrawal, S., & Magana, A. J. (2023). Information technology undergraduate students’ intercultural value orientations and their beliefs about the influence of such orientations on teamwork interactions. Trends in Higher Education, 2(2), 270-282.

From the abstract: "The current study addresses the gap in the [Human Resource Developmen] HRD literature by conducting the first empirical research related to VR technology and its impact on training. The paper examines [virtual reality-based simulations] VRBS with a mixed methods research design within the interpersonal skills training context, comparing the effectiveness of this new medium to more traditional training platforms such as [video-based training] VBT."

Akdere, M., Acheson, K., & Jiang, Y. (2021). To simulate or not to simulate? Comparing the effectiveness of video-based training versus virtual reality-based simulations on interpersonal skills development. Human Resource Development Quarterly.

From the abstract: "This study...[analyzeS] the consumer behavior preferences of undergraduate college students by analyzing students’ cognitive reactions to classic television commercials.

Tanoos, J.  (2021). Technology-induced cognitive reactions among undergraduate students to examine consumer behavior tendencies.  International Journal of Engineering Research, 9(1), 1-14.

From the abstract: "This study used Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) instrument to understand the intercultural learning gains of technology students by administrating the survey in the program’s first year and final year."

Jaiswal A., Jin, L., & Acheson-Clair. A. (2024, January 5). Evaluation of STEM program on student intercultural development: Do intercultural interventions work? Innovative Higher Education. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10755-023-09691-4

From the abstract: "This study is guided by the research question, how can intercultural competence be characterized for students enrolled in a first-year introductory cybersecurity course?"

Jaiswal, A., Thomas, P.J., & Karabiyik, T., (2023). Characterizing intercultural competence among cybersecurity majors. IEEE Frontiers in Education.

From the abstract: "In this study, we aim to understand the impact of IoC in a first-year cyber security course. 118 first-year cybersecurity students were provided training by the instructor about intercultural concepts. Upon completion of the training session, students were required to complete an online self-paced module known as Portable Intercultural Module (PIM). The PIM was focused on the various aspects of oral, written, and non-verbal communication and in what ways they differ across cultures, and how it can be misinterpreted if one is not aware of the cultural norm. Students were required to complete the module and participate in a final reflection assignment where they were given a scenario detailing conflict arising from cultural differences, and students were required to reflect based on the learnings from the PIM. We used a qualitative grounded theory approach to analyze the reflection responses of the students."

Jaiswal, A., Sapkota M., Karabiyik, T., & Thomas, P.J., (2023). Cultivating a global mindset in first year cybersecurity students through internationalization of curriculum. 16th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI 2023). Seville, Spain.