MyVirtuals

Authentic developmental psychology simulations that bring key principles to life.

Foster deep understanding of developmental concepts

MyVirtualChild and MyVirtualLife prompt students to apply developmental principles as they raise a virtual child or live a virtual life.

These authentic simulations show how developmental concepts play out over the course of a person’s lifetime, from childhood through adolescence and adulthood.

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Authentic Simulations

Realistic scenarios with a range of responses form the backbone of the MyVirtuals products, driven by a unique set of choices made by the student.

Sample case study about realistic parenting decisions for a one-year seven-month-old child.

Realistic parenting decisions

Just like in the real world, students’ parenting decisions and life choices combine with environmental and genetic factors (determined by quizzes students take at the start of the program as well as assigned at random) to shape the development of the virtual character.  

Sample case study featuring authentic feedback from professionals and offering access to related video clips in relation to a one-year-old who has not learned to walk.

Authentic feedback

Sophisticated feedback delivered by virtual pediatricians, teachers, and psychologists helps students see how their decisions affect their child’s development over time.

Sample assignment which asks the student to identify which view is closest to their own goals and attitudes about dating at this point in their life.

A wide variety of trajectories

MyVirtualLife offers a broad scope of trajectories in the areas of education, career, relationships, health, and financial stability that make for a more immersive learning experience. 
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Contemporary cultural content

Coverage includes topics such as using social media and a wide range of other contemporary social scenarios.
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Customizable avatars

Each student “creates” their virtual child, making MyVirtuals personally relevant, deeply resonant.
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A virtual community that reflects real life

The virtual child’s sibling may be neurotypical, or on the autism or learning disability spectrum. Family members, friends, and neighbors can vary based on immigrant and socioeconomic status, as well as cultural and ethnic background.

Integrated with Revel.
Available as a standalone option.

MyVirtualChild and MyVirtualLife are included within Revel Child Development and Lifespan Development products at no additional cost to students. They are also available for standalone adoption.

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“I have been using MyVirtualChild and MyVirtualLife in my Human Growth and Development course for about eight years now. These simulations give my students a place where they can put into practice the theories and concepts we discuss in class. They are forever changed by their adventures in this virtual world. There is no assessment, no discussion, no interaction, in my opinion, that could replace the scope of the students' experiences in MyVirtualChild and MyVirtualLife.”

— Dr. Maria Reid, Florida International University

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