System, method and article of manufacture for a goal based education and reporting system
First Claim
1. A method for creating a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component that includes data and calculations required for the business simulation and communication of 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;
(b) querying a student to determine characteristics of the student;
(c) integrating information based on characteristics of the student that motivates accomplishment of the goal;
(d) utilizing the information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to integrate goal-based learning information based on characteristics of the student in a structured, dynamic business simulation designed by a profiling component to motivate accomplishment of the goal;
(e) monitoring answers to questions posed to evaluate progress toward the goal utilizing the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system and 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 motivate accomplishment of the goal;
(f) analyzing the answers from the student utilizing system tools to compare the answers with a standard for achieving the goal; and
(g) reporting progress toward 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 a user to experience real world consequences for their actions and decisions and entails realtime decision-making and synthesis of the educational material. A dynamic feedback system is utilized to provide a report on one or more students'"'"' progress to assist in defining the educational goal.
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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 and calculations required for the business simulation and communication of 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; (b) querying a student to determine characteristics of the student; (c) integrating information based on characteristics of the student that motivates accomplishment of the goal; (d) utilizing the information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to integrate goal-based learning information based on characteristics of the student in a structured, dynamic business simulation designed by a profiling component to motivate accomplishment of the goal; (e) monitoring answers to questions posed to evaluate progress toward the goal utilizing the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system and 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 motivate accomplishment of the goal; (f) analyzing the answers from the student utilizing system tools to compare the answers with a standard for achieving the goal; and (g) reporting progress toward 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; (c) 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 in formation in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system under the control of the processor that includes data and calculations required for the simulation and communication of information; (e) logic that accesses the data in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to determine presentation information indicative of a goal; (f) logic that queries a student to determine characteristics of the student; (f) logic that utilizes the information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to integrate goal-based learning information based on the characteristics of the student that motivates accomplishment of the goal; (g) logic that monitors answers to questions posed to evaluate the progress toward the goal utilizing the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system and provides goal-based, remediation leaning 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 motivates accomplishment of the goal; and (i) logic that reports progress toward 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 and calculations required for the simulation and communication of 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; (b) a code segment that queries a student to determine characteristics of the student; (c) 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 motivates accomplishment of the goal; (d) a code segment that monitors answers to questions posed to evaluate progress 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 motivates accomplishment of the goal; and (e) a code segment that reports progress toward the goal. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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