System, method and article of manufacture for a simulation engine with an expert system example processing engine
First Claim
1. A method for creating a business simulation utilizing a rule based expert system with a spreadsheet object component that includes data, calculations required for the simulation and communication information to provide a dynamic, goal based educational learning experience, comprising the steps of:
- (a) accessing information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to retrieve indicia representative of a goal;
(b) utilizing the information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to integrate examples into the simulation to provide assistance with achieving the goal;
(c) monitoring answers to questions posed to evaluate progress of a student toward the goal utilizing the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system; and
(d) providing dynamic, goal-based, remediation learning information feedback from a remediation object component including a knowledge system and a software tutor comprising an artificial intelligence engine which generates individualized coaching messages that further assists the student in achieving the goal; and
(e) providing information to assist with a next step in achieving the goal.
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Abstract
A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. Multiple "correct" answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner. A robust business model provides support for realistic activities and provides examples with process sensitive help that guides a student to intuitively develop the appropriate next step.
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19 Claims
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1. A method for creating a business simulation utilizing a rule based expert system with a spreadsheet object component that includes data, calculations required for the simulation and communication information to provide a dynamic, goal based educational learning experience, comprising the steps of:
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(a) accessing information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to retrieve indicia representative of a goal; (b) utilizing the information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to integrate examples into the simulation to provide assistance with achieving the goal; (c) monitoring answers to questions posed to evaluate progress of a student toward the goal utilizing the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system; and (d) providing dynamic, goal-based, remediation learning information feedback from a remediation object component including a knowledge system and a software tutor comprising an artificial intelligence engine which generates individualized coaching messages that further assists the student in achieving the goal; and (e) providing information to assist with a next step in achieving the goal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An apparatus that creates a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component to provide a goal based educational environment comprising:
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(a) a processor; (b) a keyboard under control of the processor for inputting information into the system; (c) a display under the control of the processor; (d) a memory that stores information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system under the control of the processor that includes data, calculations required for the simulation and communication information; (e) logic that accesses the memory to retrieve indicia representative of a goal; (f) logic that accesses the spreadsheet of the rule-based expert system to retrieve examples and which integrates such examples into the simulation to provide assistance with achieving the goal; (g) logic that monitors answers to questions posed to evaluate progress of a student toward the goal utilizing the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system and provides goal based, remediation learning information feedback from a remediation object component a knowledge system and a software tutor comprising an artificial intelligence engine which generates individualized coaching messages that further provides the student with assistance in accomplishing the goal; and (h) logic that provides information to assist with a next step in achieving the goal.
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11. A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium that creates a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component that includes data, calculations required for the simulation and communication information to provide a goal-based educational environment, comprising:
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(a) a code segment that accesses the information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to retrieve indicia representative of a goal; (b) a code segment that utilizes the information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to integrate examples into the simulation to provide assistance with achieving the goal; (c) a code segment that monitors answers to questions posed to evaluate progress of a student toward the goal utilizing the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system and provides goal-based, remediation learning information feedback from a remediation object component including a knowledge system and a software tutor comprising an artificial intelligence engine which generates individual coaching messages that further provides the student with assistance with achieving the goal; and (d) a code segment that provides information to assist with a next step in achieving the goal. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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