Ethics & Instructional Design

Scenario

Jessica, a seasoned instructional designer at a prominent online university, embarked on developing an advanced virtual reality (VR) training program designed specifically for healthcare professionals. This groundbreaking initiative aimed to simulate high-risk medical scenarios, enabling learners to refine critical decision-making skills within a secure and immersive environment. However, during the development phase, Jessica confronted a significant ethical dilemma: the university's partnership with a leading VR technology company came with terms granting unrestricted access to learners' biometric data collected during simulations, raising profound concerns about privacy and ethical integrity.