A hands-on workshop that uses immersive virtual reality storytelling to help students develop empathy, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence.
The Immersive Storytelling Workshop is a structured, facilitated experience that puts students inside a VR narrative — then uses that shared experience as the foundation for deep conversations about empathy, connection, and emotional intelligence.
Developed for high school students, the workshop combines cutting-edge VR technology with proven social-emotional learning frameworks to create a lasting impact on how students see themselves and each other.
The workshop moves students through an intentional arc — from immersive experience, to group sense-making, to personal action.
Students step into Eddie and I — a virtual reality story exploring connection across difference. Small groups with ample space to move freely, guided by a facilitator through the full immersive experience.
Immersive TechnologyAfter the headsets come off, students unpack what they felt — writing immediate reactions, then engaging in facilitated group discussions that draw connections between the story and real emotional intelligence concepts.
Social-Emotional LearningStudents complete an EI/SI self-assessment and draft a personal action plan — identifying their strengths, growth areas, and concrete steps to build stronger relationships in their own lives.
Personal GrowthGrounded in the five components of emotional and social intelligence, every student leaves with practical skills — not just an interesting experience.
Recognize their own emotions in real time and understand how those emotions influence their actions and decisions.
Develop strategies to regulate emotions, manage stress, and make thoughtful choices even in challenging situations.
Build the capacity to understand and empathize with others — including people who are very different from themselves.
Practice the communication tools needed to build and maintain healthy, respectful relationships across differences.
Learn to weigh consequences, consider others' perspectives, and take constructive action in complex social situations.
Piloted at Motion Picture Technical High School (Gotham Tech) in New York City.
Whether you're a teacher, administrator, or program director — we'd love to talk about bringing this experience to your students. Fill out the form and we'll be in touch with more information and pricing.