On demand learning

• US 20060112030A1
• Filed: 10/07/2004
• Published: 05/25/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 10/07/2004
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
• Original Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
• Inventors: Dorsett, Lynn, Cowherd, Kevin Ray, Fuller, Gordon, Ughetta, Karen A., Wattendorf, John Martin, Orton, Peter Z., Richardson, Dick W., Lewis, Nancy J., O'Driscoll, Tony Michael
• Granted Patent: US 7,914,288 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 706/16
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 9/5027 the resource being a machine, e.g. CPUs, Servers, Terminals
• CPC Class Codes: G06N 20/00 Machine learning

Abstract

A learning solution context is specified in terms of formal and informal learning within zones of interaction. Solution components of purpose/outcome, measurement, technology/infrastructure, resources, and process are specified and selected to align each to the solution context providing an optimal learning solution for a particular client.

Claims

1. A process for defining a learning solution, comprising the steps of:

providing a learning solution context; and

aligning a plurality of solution components to said solution context.

2. The process of claim 1, wherein said learning solution context is provided as a circular diagram having zones and an inner circular area defining a ratio of formal to informal learning.

3. The process of claim 2, wherein said zones represent types of interaction.

4. The process of claim 1, wherein said solution components comprise purpose/outcomes, measurement, technology/infrastructure, resources, and process.

5. The process of claim 4, wherein said purpose is a business purpose comprising increasing sales, decreasing errors, or implementing new business processes.

6. The process of claim 4, wherein said outcomes comprises employee compliance with regulations, certification in a profession, or performing new procedures.

7. The process of claim 4, wherein said measurement includes calculating a return on investment for learner performance.

8. The process of claim 4, wherein said technology/infrastructure includes network, hardware, and software, for access and delivery of learning experiences.

9. The process of claim 4, wherein said resources comprises processes for adapting source material from content and curriculum publishers, scheduling space and equipment, assigning trainers, locating mentors, or licensing software.

10. The process of claim 4, wherein said process comprises new governance committees, incentives to encourage new behaviors, or responsibilities for updates.

11. A system for defining a learning solution, comprising:

a computer processor;

program means on said processor for providing a learning solution context; and

program means on said processor for aligning a plurality of solution components to said solution context.

12. The system of claim 11, wherein said learning solution context is provided as a circular diagram having zones and an inner circular area defining a ratio of formal to informal learning.

13. The system of claim 12, wherein said zones represent types of interaction.

14. The system of claim 11, wherein said solution components comprise purpose/outcomes, measurement, technology/infrastructure, resources, and process.

15. A computer program product for instructing a processor to define a learning solution, said computer program product comprising:

a computer readable medium;

first program instruction means for providing a learning solution context; and

second program instruction means for aligning a plurality of solution components to said solution context; and

wherein

both said program instruction means are recorded on said medium.

16. The computer program product of claim 15, wherein said learning solution context is provided as a circular diagram having zones and an inner circular area defining a ratio of formal to informal learning.

17. The computer program product of claim 16, wherein said zones represent types of interaction.

18. The computer program product of claim 15, wherein said solution components comprise purpose/outcomes, measurements, technology/infrastructure, resources, and process.