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Hey folks, I’ve been working on a classroom simulation that involves creating a fictional society, and part of that includes assigning students roles with "official" looking documents like IDs, permits, etc. I’ve been wondering if anyone has tried using editable fake ID templates for educational use? I’m curious about the pros and cons, especially regarding how realistic they look and how easy they are to customize.
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Hey Ryan, yeah actually I’ve done something very similar for a university-level sociology course. We were running a simulation of a mini-government system and needed to assign student identities with realistic backstories. I used editable PSD templates to create fake IDs for students, and it really boosted engagement. We didn’t want anything illegal or too “real,” just realistic enough to spark immersion. The cool part was being able to edit photos, signatures, and even barcodes to match their roles.
I found that using fake ID templates for educational simulations works best when the templates are detailed but easy to manipulate. If you're looking for solid options, I highly recommend checking out https://fakeidtemplates.org/. They offer a wide range of editable fake ID templates that are perfect for mockups or classroom use. The level of detail in their designs made the simulation feel professional, and students totally bought into their characters. https://fakeidtemplates.org/
My advice: make sure you’re not copying any real state IDs too closely. Keep it fictionalized to avoid any ethical grey areas, but still use clean design to maintain realism. It’s honestly one of the easiest ways to get students into roleplay mode in a serious, structured way.