{"id":38250,"date":"2025-02-28T16:30:10","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T15:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/?post_type=event&p=38250"},"modified":"2025-04-30T16:32:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T14:32:26","slug":"ethics-identity-in-xr-building-responsible-and-inclusive-virtual-worlds","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/media-and-learning.eu\/event\/ethics-identity-in-xr-building-responsible-and-inclusive-virtual-worlds\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethics & identity in XR: building\u00a0responsible\u00a0\u00a0and inclusive\u00a0virtual worlds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This online session features two presentations that explore the ethical and identity-related challenges of XR technologies. The first, Navigating eXtended Reality\u2019s Uncertain Ethical Landscape<\/em>, examines how XR can align with public values such as privacy, safety, and inclusion, focusing on avatars in social VR and their impact on identity. The second, Avatars and Meaningful, Inclusive Virtual Experiences<\/em>, delves into how VR, especially in education, can be both immersive and inclusive, exploring the role of avatars in fostering meaningful and respectful interactions while addressing risks like intimidation and anti-social behavior. Together, these talks will provide key insights into developing responsible XR experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moderator: Maaike Compagnie<\/strong>, Hogeschool Rotterdam, The Netherlands<\/p>\n\n\n

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Navigating eXtended Reality\u2019s Uncertain Ethical Landscape<\/p>\n\t\t\t

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What makes\u00a0eXtended Reality\u00a0technology\u00a0good<\/em>?\u00a0How do we ensure\u00a0XR technologies\u00a0aligns with public values like inclusion, privacy, and safety?\u00a0How can we have these complex conversations together?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

XR is redefining how we interact, build identities, and navigate digital spaces\u2014but with innovation comes responsibility. This talk\u00a0navigates impact and\u00a0decision-making in XR\u00a0tech\u00a0development, focusing on avatars in social VR and the impact of\u00a0it\u00a0on identity and\u00a0public values.\u00a0With\u00a0examples\u00a0and tools, we\u2019ll discuss\u00a0how to start doing responsible XR\u00a0in\u00a0education through play and interaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presented by John Walker<\/strong>, SURF, The Netherlands<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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Avatars and meaningful and inclusive virtual experiences\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t

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Virtual Reality is increasingly used for collaborative learning in education. These immersive technologies create a sense of “being there” (presence), even when users are physically apart. However, prior research has shown that the strong immersive nature of these technologies can also amplify risks, such as intimidation and invasion of personal space. Anti-social behavior, including aggression, may arise when individuals perceive others as less human and more like robots. Therefore, we should zoom in on what defines us as humans in virtual environments: our avatars. Understanding how people perceive avatars and interact with them in a humane way is essential for designing inclusive virtual learning spaces. Especially since users can represent themselves in many ways, from customizing features like hair color, clothing, and body type to adopting entirely new identities, such as fantasy figures. This webinar presentation will delve into the role of avatars in creating meaningful and inclusive virtual experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presented by Komala Mazerant-Dubois<\/strong>, Hogeschool Rotterdam, The Netherlands<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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