Building AI Driven Teaching Simulations and Coaching to Accelerate Teacher Skill Development
Joined 2024
Partners
University of Virginia
Harvard University
Mursion
What are we building?
An AI-supported simulation and coaching system that enables teachers to rehearse ambitious instructional practices in realistic virtual environments. The project integrates AI, simulation, coaching, and primer modules to support rapid skill acquisition and reflective practice.
What are we learning?
Primer modules that build essential pedagogical content knowledge before the teacher enters simulations.
Practice-based simulations to help teachers rehearse and refine complex teaching moves
AI-tailored feedback and coaching based on observed teacher needs
Structured opportunities to engage in repeated, supported practice within low-stakes environments, without risking harm to real students.
Products
Integrated AI-simulation coaching system
Performance feedback tools for high-leverage instructional practices in mathematics
Insights on the usability, feasibility, and realism of the simulation-based professional learning.
