About Us

The AVATAR Lab is state-of-the-art technology that creates an immersive, mixed-reality environment for participants to practice and master skills. 

    • Â鶹´«Ã½ students
    • Â鶹´«Ã½ faculty
    • Leaders & Administrators
    • Interviewers/Interviewees
    • Other Professionals
    • External Partners
    • The AVATAR lab is located in the Bagwell College of Education building on the Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Kennesaw campus.
    • Simulations can be operated remotely at another site via Zoom
    • 30+ premade scenarios available or you can create your own

Environments

What simulation environments are available?

  • Upper Elementary Classroom
  • Middle School Classroom
  • Offices (Academic and Executive)
  • Conference Rooms
  • Hospitality
  • Medical Field
five children avatars around a table
woman avatar in office
fishbowl office with man and woman avatars
fishbowl office with 2 woman and 1 man avatars
sunny office with woman avatar
middleschool classroom with several children avatars

Scenarios and Scenario Design

The AVATAR Lab is equipped to handle a wide variety of simulations ranging in subject matter from Education, to Business, to Nursing. The AVATAR Lab has an extensive amount of scenarios that have already been developed. Below are some of the scenario topics that are ready for use:

  • Classroom Management
  • Content Area Lesson Delivery
  • Adminstrator/Teacher Evaluations
  • Parent/Teacher Conference
  • Counseling Sessions
  • Salary Negotiation
  • Interviewing Skills
  • Student Social/Emotional Regulation
  • Sales Training
  • Customer Service
  • And More

In addition, the AVATAR Lab enables you to create your own custom design scenario with the help of our experts. If you or your team would be interested in this option, please reach out to the AVATAR Lab Director, Justin Simmons, to schedule a meeting. 

AVATAR In the News

The AVATAR Lab has been featured in the Â鶹´«Ã½ Sentinel, Cobb Life Magazine, and AACTE’s Blog Ed Prep Matters, and the Marietta Daily Journal.

Contact Us

Name
Position

  • Avatar Lab Coordinator

    jsimm108@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-7587
    BEB 433

  • Administrative Assistant, Part-Time

    ewood19@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-6081
    BEB 426

Please contact Avatar@kennesaw.edu to schedule a live demonstration.

Location: Bagwell Building in room BEB 129