Simulated Experiences at Saint Leo

What is the "Simulated Experiences at Saint Leo" ?

What are the Simulated Experiences at Saint Leo?

Simulated Experiences at Saint Leo (SESL) takes your professional development to the next level.  Master essential workplace skills such as communication, conflict resolution, and critical thinking in a safe, realistic environment powered by a blend of cutting-edge technology and live human interaction.

Simulated Experiences are virtual reality scenarios featuring animated environments and characters portrayed by live actors in real-time. Using trained professionals who orchestrate the interactions between learners and avatar-based characters, these simulations achieve the realism needed to deliver measurable, high-impact results.

This approach has shown impact in leadership development, adaptability, diversity, and inclusion. Authentic interactions engage the emotional and cognitive faculties for truly transformative learning.  Our Simulation Specialists create safe places for learners to practice and utilize new and highly sought after.

Here's what sets SESL apart:

Live Actors

Practice navigating complex situations and responding to challenging clients with our team of trained actors portraying realistic avatar-based characters.

Realistic, Adaptive Scenarios

Immerse yourself in dynamic virtual environments that adapt to your choices, creating a truly personalized learning experience.

Measurable Results:

Our program is designed to deliver impactful results. Build your confidence and hone your skills in a demonstrably effective way.

Ready to take your skills to the next level?

Explore our different avatar scenarios, learn more about booking your session, and discover how SESL can help you achieve your professional goals.

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Here is what the faculty and students are saying!

“Our students were thoroughly engaged while working with the avatar. They were able to interact, learn from each other, receive feedback, and ask questions. As a professor, I enjoyed watching them utilize the interpersonal and communication skills that are taught as part of our curriculum.” 

I can be very uncomfortable with certain things, especially with subjects I felt unsure about, like medicine, and dealing with strange social situations. Dealing with the virtual patient put me out of my comfort zone in a good way. And I think I’ll perform better when faced with similar situations in the future

It was very realistic. In fact, students responded that they have teachers like [the avatar] in their school.

“Once you use it more you really like it. It’s a little different, yes, but at least this way you can think ‘Okay, I’m not in front of an administrator or a teacher. I’m with my classmates and it’s totally fine.’”

“[The avatar] was very reflective to the questions and the statements that you make. Role playing, to me, is not one of my strong suits, but this experience was a lot less confrontational. When you are role playing with a teacher or someone you’re supervising it’s different because that’s someone you have a working relationship with…I think I would prefer to use this over actual role playing because it’s not a threatening situation.”

“I think it’s better that we interact with an outside source like these avatars. If it had been someone we knew, we probably wouldn’t have taken it as seriously. This situation felt more like the real thing.”