Method and apparatus for behaviorally reinforced training with guided practice
First Claim
1. A method for increasing retention in the learning process, comprising the step of:
- automatically transmitting to an individual learning tasks to be performed multiple times during the day from an Internet site, thus to provide the individual with an active learning experience pushed from the Internet site as preselected times during the day.
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Abstract
A system provides training by automatically transmitting learning activities or tasks to an individual during the day. In one embodiment, this is done over the Internet by transmitting as a series of limited content mini-lessons to an individual'"'"'s computer, wireless phone, or personal digital assistant so that the individual learns faster and more completely by being prompted to perform simple learning tasks throughout the workday. Each lesson or guided practice range in duration from 15 seconds to approximately 5 minutes or less, depending on content requirement. In one embodiment, mini-lessons and follow-up activities are designed to be integrated into the learner'"'"'s daily experiences without requiring the learner to significantly deflect attention from his or her normal responsibilities or activities.
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24 Claims
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1. A method for increasing retention in the learning process, comprising the step of:
automatically transmitting to an individual learning tasks to be performed multiple times during the day from an Internet site, thus to provide the individual with an active learning experience pushed from the Internet site as preselected times during the day. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A system for assisting the learning of an individual comprising:
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a website coupled to the Internet;
a course of study available at said web site;
means for automatically transmitting mini-content lessons in the form of tasks to the individual at predetermined times during the day; and
,a task reporting device available to the individual and coupled to the Internet for receiving the automatically transmitted mini-content lessons and prompt ling the individual to respond thereto. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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