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Etym. (n.) 1839, originally “arrangement of a building, etc., to face east or any other specified direction,” noun of action from orient (v.). Sense of “action of determining one’s bearings” is from 1868. Meaning “introduction to a situation” is from 1942.

Definition

• The process of giving participants information prior to a simulation event to familiarize them with a simulation activity or environment, such as center rules, timing, and how the simulation modalities work, with the intent of preparing the participants.

• An activity that occurs prior to a simulation activity in order to prepare the faculty/instructors or learners; for example, a PowerPoint presentation that all participants must review to understand how the center operates, or how the activity is being conducted.

See also: BRIEF/BRIEFING, PREBRIEF/PREBRIEFING