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In this episode, host Kelsey Peterson is joined by Ann-Michelle Levangie, Director of Instructional Design at Stukent. Together, they explore Stukent’s Simternships—fully simulated, virtual internships that give students hands-on career experience in a digital environment. Ann-Michelle shares how immersive, work-integrated learning bridges the gap between classroom theory and real-world practice, helping students build confidence and career readiness in a low-stakes setting.
They also discuss Stukent’s E3 Learning Experience framework (Engage, Enrich, Encode), strategies for integrating experiential learning into higher education, and how AI is enhancing feedback, personalization, and design efficiency. From expanding access to strengthening workforce readiness, this episode highlights how instructional design and technology are transforming education.
Key Moments
00:00 What are Simternships and why they matter
02:40 Inside the immersive experience—emails, chats, and feedback
04:01 The E3 framework: Engage → Enrich → Encode
06:58 Convincing traditional institutions to adopt experiential learning
10:39 Measuring learning outcomes and post-graduation impact
12:34 How AI is shaping feedback, scalability, and design
16:48 Preparing students for ethical and effective AI use
20:23 Expanding access and workforce readiness through virtual internships
Why You’ll Love This Episode
If you care about making higher education more career-connected, this conversation offers a clear path forward. Ann-Michelle shares how Stukent’s Simternships help students build technical and core skills that translate directly to the workplace—while empowering faculty with scalable, curriculum-aligned experiential learning.
Connect with Ann-Michelle Levangie
Website: https://www.stukent.com/
E3 Learning Experience White Paper: available at stukent.com (search “E3LX”)
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Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-peterson-b80171142/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kyronlearning/
Company Website: https://www.kyronlearning.com/
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