System, method and article of manufacture for a simulation system for goal based education of a plurality of students
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 the information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to retrieve information indicative of a goal into a model;
(b) utilizing the information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to integrate goal-based learning information in a structured, dynamic business simulation designed by a profiling component to provide assistance with achieving the goal into a tutor;
(c) monitoring answers to questions posed to evaluate progress of a plurality of students 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 to further assist each of the plurality of students in accomplishing 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 allows one or more users to experience real world consequences for their actions in one or more simulated environments and make decisions that entail realtime decision-making and synthesis of the educational material.
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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 the information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to retrieve information indicative of a goal into a model; (b) utilizing the information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to integrate goal-based learning information in a structured, dynamic business simulation designed by a profiling component to provide assistance with achieving the goal into a tutor; (c) monitoring answers to questions posed to evaluate progress of a plurality of students 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 to further assist each of the plurality of students in accomplishing the goal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. 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 the 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 data in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to retrieve indicia representative of a goal into a model; (f) logic that utilizes the information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to integrate goal-based learning information that provides assistance with achieving the goal into a tutor; and
;(g) logic that monitors answers to questions posed to evaluate progress of a plurality of students 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 individualized coaching messages that further provides each of the plurality of students with assistance in accomplishing the goal. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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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 system to retrieve information indicative of a goal into a model; (b) a code segment that utilizes the information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to integrate goal-based learning information in a structured, dynamic business simulation designed by a profiling component that provides assistance with achieving the goal into a tutor; and (c) a code segment that monitors answers to questions posed to evaluate progress of a plurality of students 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 individualized coaching messages that further provides each of the plurality of students assistance in accomplishing the goal. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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