EDUCATIONAL CONTENT CONFIGURATION USING MODULAR MULTIMEDIA OBJECTS

• US 20100075288A1
• Filed: 11/25/2009
• Published: 03/25/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 10/10/2006
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Emantras, Inc. (Learning Technologies Group Plc)
• Original Assignee: Emantras, Inc. (Learning Technologies Group Plc)
• Inventors: Sareday, Seshukumar
• Application Number:
  US12/625,575
• Publication Number:
  US 20100075288A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 434/322
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 16/838 Presentation of query results
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 16/84 Mapping; Conversion

Abstract

Several methods and a system for educational content configuration using modular multimedia objects are disclosed. In one embodiment a system includes an authoring module of a content module to create a first meta-data associated with each of a learning object with the first meta-data describing a context of each of the learning object. The system also includes an exercise module of the content module to create an assessment format with each of user with each of the assessment format enabling an assessment of each of the user. The system also includes an import module of the content module to enable import of an audio and/or a video file of the learning object to be included with the authoring module. Further, the system includes an evaluation module of the content module to provide a feedback to an interested party and an user-score to a local authority.

Claims

1. A system, comprising:

an authoring module of a content module to create a first meta-data associated with each of a learning object with the first meta-data describing a context of each of the learning object;

an exercise module of the content module to create an assessment format with each of a plurality of users with each of the assessment format enabling an assessment of each of the plurality of users;

an import module of the content module to enable import of at least one of an audio and a video file of the learning object to be included with the authoring module;

an evaluation module of the content module to provide at least one of a feedback to an interested party and an user-score to a local authority;

a tagging module of the authoring module to assign a second meta-data to each of the learning objects with the second meta-data describing a context of the each of the learning objects;

an executable module of the authoring module to generate a set of executable files associated with an electronic device having the plurality of the learning objects; and

a course creation module of the authoring module to generate an e-learning course according to a media type of an electronic device based on a set of executable files and other types of files.

2. A system of claim 1, further comprising;

a learning module of a context module to create a set of an interactive content based on a requirement of an user;

a reiteration module of the context module to create a set of learning modules to revise a learning module based on a request by the user;

a self-evaluation module of the context module to create a self assessment exercise that enable the user to self evaluate;

an update module of the context module to summarize the content of the learning module;

a revision module of the context module to enable the user to write a summary of the interactive content with the learning module; and

a reporting module of the context module to provide at least one of a feedback to a interested party and an user score to a local authority.

3. The system of claim 2 further comprising a course creation module of the authoring module to create a number of auxiliary files associated with a set of executable files to support the executable files based on the learning objects with an animation, an image, and other media type, wherein the number of auxiliary files to include at least one of a flash file, an image file, a portable document format (pdf) and a media file.

4. The system of claim 2, wherein the revision module of the context module enables the user to custom chain the learning objects in an interactive interface.

5. The system of claim 2 further comprising a translation module for converting the learning objects from one language to another language as specified by the user.

6. The system of claim 2, wherein the content module and the context module are compatible with at least one of a multimedia device and an electronic device.

7. The system of claim 2 further comprising an animation module to enable the user to electronically draw at least one of a sketch, a cartoon, a flow chart and a note.

8. The system of claim 7, further comprising a distance learning module to provide the user with real time access to the content module and the context module.

9. A method comprising:

creating a content to comply with a local authority rule;

embedding the content to at least one of a user profile, a user preferred media and a user preferred time;

automatically updating the content on a periodic basis at least one of a local authority rule change, a change in user profile and a media change;

presenting a solution to a user generated query by an author;

analyzing an evaluation form submitted by the user in compliance with a local authority rule using a processor;

processing the evaluation form for a specific task in response to the local authority rule;

recording the evaluation form to perform at least one of a retrieval, an archival and a reporting; and

updating the evaluation form as a record for at least one of the retrieval, the archival and the reporting.

10. A method of claim 9, further comprising communicating an e-learning course to a context management module which interfaces with a device of a user choice.

11. A method of claim 10 further comprising:

searching for a learning object in a repository based on a context query data using a processor;

encrypting a learning object of the context module and content module to prevent an unauthorized user from accessing the learning object;

supporting at least one of a media device, a mobile device, a computer and a communication device; and

enabling a local authority to access the record of a user of choice.

12. A method of claim 11 further comprising:

collecting the learning object to at least one of a reading activity, a reviewing activity, a revising activity and an evaluating activity; and

writing a summary after at least one of the reading activity, the reviewing activity, the revising activity and the evaluating activity;

13. A method of claim 12, wherein the summary is at least one of a game, a comic, a movie, a flash card, a quiz, a text, a audio recording and a video recording.

14. A method of claim 12 further comprising:

recording a set of finished learning objects to comply with a local authority requirement; and

sharing with a peer at least one of the game, the comic, the movie, the flash card, the quiz, the audio recording, and the video recording.

15. A method of claim 14, wherein sharing with the peer requires a special permission and a group password protection.

16. A method of claim 12 further comprising:

accessing the learning object from a remote location;

combining the learning object to form a theme;

making a game of the learning object for at least one of a single user and a multiple user; and

enabling the user to obtain credit to comply with the local authority rule.

17. A method of claim 12, wherein the learning object is condensed to deliver on a mobile device in a modular form.

18. A method of claim 12 further comprising:

enabling the user to access a condensed learning object on the mobile device.

19. A method of claim 12 further comprising:

creating a revision card for a specific topic of the learning object; and

accessing the revision card at least in an electronic device, a network application and a print media.

20. A system of claim 19 further comprising a notification system to update the user for updates.