AI simulations for practicing negotiation, leadership, teamwork, and argumentation
NEW: Debate Sim for Grade 7-8 Students
While most of our work focuses on adult learners – university students and professionals – we’re now experimenting with something new.
This is our first foray into formative feedback for young people. In this simulation, students are paired with Avery Reason, an AI debate coach who guides them through a structured debate experience, from picking a topic to receiving personalized feedback on their argumentation skills.
Designed for the classroom
Safe environment — Built-in filters ensure conversations stay appropriate
Supportive, low-stakes practice — Students experiment with argumentation without fear of judgment
Formative feedback, not summative — The focus is on growth and skill-building, not grades
Free for collaborators
How it works
- Format — AI-driven chat simulation with a friendly debate coach
- Typical duration — 8-12 minutes
- Level — Grade 7-8 (ages 12-14)
- Use cases — English/Language Arts, Social Studies, critical thinking units, debate clubs
What students practice
- Building arguments — giving clear reasons and real-life examples to support a position
- Responding to counterpoints — engaging with opposing views respectfully
- Thinking on their feet — adapting their argument as the conversation develops
- Reflecting on performance — identifying what they did well and what to improve
Key features
- Guided onboarding — Students pick a nickname, choose from age-appropriate debate topics, and select their side (FOR or AGAINST)
- Adaptive AI opponent — Avery adjusts to student responses — encouraging elaboration, posing counterarguments, and keeping the conversation on track
- Progress tracking — A visual progress bar shows students how far along they are in the debate
- Achievement badges — Students earn badges like “Logic Legend,” “Evidence Explorer,” and “Respect Rocket” based on demonstrated skills
- Personalized feedback — At the end, Avery provides specific feedback on what the student did well and offers a concrete tip for improvement
- Teacher admin panel — Create assignments, customize topics, set time limits, and review student activity
More simulations and experiments are in development
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