Reassess Training and Information Needs
Some of the participants expressed the need for a database or knowledge base on cultural
variables or cultural profiles of learners, based on nationality or other criteria that impact
learning, that could serve as a reference. The designers had a strong desire to learn about
cultural needs, but they expressed the need for access to research-based information in
an organized form, such as in a knowledge base related to cross-cultural design principles
or cultural variables. The research community and professional organizations can help by
disseminating research information efficiently and making it easily available for designers
and learners.