All Simulations Archives

Eyes on the Screen: Ethical Tech Use for Educators

You are a first-year teacher in an inclusive SPED classroom as the SPED teacher. The students have been assigned independent reading time. She observes the Regular Ed teacher spending most of the period playing an online game on her laptop, occasionally laughing or reacting aloud. Some students seem off-task, a few glance over at the […]

Assistant Teacher Attempts to Engage a Disengaged Student Mini Simulation

This mini-simulation is designed for non-licensed staff or newer teachers looking to practice engaging a disengaged student. In this simulation, you assist in a fifth-grade classroom during a math lesson on fractions. The lead teacher, Ms. Johnson, explains adding fractions with different denominators. You notice that one of the students, Lily, is not paying attention. […]

Team Accountability Workforce Development Simulation

As a team leader navigating concerns of your team, your goal is to make thoughtful decisions that not only resolve the issues effectively but also support your team and contribute to overall mission success. Things to consider: Avoidance vs. Self-Advocacy Assertiveness vs. Deference Efficiency vs. Thoroughness NACE Competencies: Career & Self Development Communication Equity and […]

First Internship Challenge Workforce Development Simulation

You are a college student in your first internship. Your performance in the beginning months of an internship is crucial for building your reputation and learning the ropes. You will face realistic challenges and moments where your decisions will shape how your co-workers and supervisors see you. Things to consider: Avoidance vs. Self-Advocacy Assertiveness vs. […]

Intern Communication Workforce Development Simulation

You are a first‐year intern at a fast‐paced company renowned for its innovative projects. Excited yet nervous on your first day, you soon learn that effective communication is key—but it isn’t always straightforward. The project instructions you receive are often vague, and when you try to share your ideas in meetings, they sometimes fall flat. […]

Data Breach Workforce Development Simulation

Your supervisor alerted you that the company is addressing a crisis, and that you’ve been selected to support a cross-functional group of managers as they formulate a response. Things to consider: Systematically gathering information when facing an urgent situation. Determining reliability of information and sources Synthesizing complex information for different audiences NACE Competencies: Career & […]

Crisis Management Workforce Development Simulation

After successfully launching a new product, a quality control issue has been identified, leading to a product recall. Your supervisor has assigned you to be part of the cross-functional team that must manage communication, logistics, and customer engagement during the recall process. Things to consider: Demonstrating value during team discussions Considerations regarding decision making Responding […]

Career Fair Workforce Development Simulation

You are attending a career fair where you’ll have the opportunity to meet and speak with potential employers. How will you distinguish yourself as a candidate and effectively interact with recruiters amidst the crowd of other students? Things to consider: Ways to make a strong first impression Professionalism and clear communication when formulating questions How […]

Student Refuses to Put Phone Down (Mini Sim)

This mini-simulation focuses on classroom management strategies for preservice or newer teachers. Ms. Carter faces a challenge when a student, Sarah, refuses to put away her phone during class. The simulation explores various approaches Ms. Carter can take to handle the situation effectively, highlighting the potential consequences of each option. Context Ms. Carter is […]

Digital Citizenship

A false social media posting has short-term and long-term negative impacts on a group of students. How can you be a leader in working through resolution? Your Role: High School Student Timeframe: Late Spring Challenge: Navigate the challenges of addressing social media negativity. Key Characters High School Students Counselor Trade-offs to Consider Identifying […]