Method and apparatus for modeling individual learning styles
First Claim
1. A method for modeling learning styles, comprising:
- defining a learning style survey to be administered to a person to be analyzed for modeling of a learning style;
grouping learning traits of the defined learning styles survey into categories to be measured;
presenting one or more displays to enable the person to be analyzed to select preferences for choices of graphics and written text;
selecting factors from various categories using graphics and written text for the learning traits of the defined learning style survey;
presenting to the person to be analyzed options on how to organize work or organize study materials;
presenting to the person to be analyzed preferences for selection from various report formats;
presenting to the person to be analyzed various options for preparing a profile report for the modeled learning style;
selecting by the person to be analyzed choices from the presented options and preferences; and
generating a learning style model in response to the selection of options and preferences.
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Abstract
A method is disclosed for automatically gathering information from an individual and using the information to model that individual'"'"'s learning style. The method is preferably embodied in a programmable computer having a display, a processor, a variety of output devices and a variety of input devices. The display and the output devices communicate inquiries to the individual in a variety of forms, including both visual communications and non-visual communications, and the individual may select whether he/she prefers to receive communications in a visual or non-visual format. The input devices receive the individual'"'"'s responses to the inquiries via a variety of media, including keyboards, point-and-click devices or speech recognition devices, and the individual may select any of the available media to input his/her responses. The processor gathers the individual'"'"' responses, along with information on the individual'"'"'s preferences for how he/she receives communications and provides inputs, and uses the aforementioned information to generate a learning style profile and/or a learning style profile report, said learning style report including suggestions for enhancing the individual'"'"'s learning.
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18 Claims
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1. A method for modeling learning styles, comprising:
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defining a learning style survey to be administered to a person to be analyzed for modeling of a learning style;
grouping learning traits of the defined learning styles survey into categories to be measured;
presenting one or more displays to enable the person to be analyzed to select preferences for choices of graphics and written text;
selecting factors from various categories using graphics and written text for the learning traits of the defined learning style survey;
presenting to the person to be analyzed options on how to organize work or organize study materials;
presenting to the person to be analyzed preferences for selection from various report formats;
presenting to the person to be analyzed various options for preparing a profile report for the modeled learning style;
selecting by the person to be analyzed choices from the presented options and preferences; and
generating a learning style model in response to the selection of options and preferences. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. The method for modeling learning styles comprising:
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defining a learning style survey to be administered to a person to be analyzed for a modeling of learning styles;
grouping learning traits of the defined learning style survey into categories to be measured, the categories selected from one or more of the group comprising;
learning traits;
surroundings;
disposition;
natural considerations; and
brain behaviors;
presenting one or more displays to enable a person to be analyzed to select preferences for choices of graphics and written text;
selecting factors from various categories using graphics and written text;
presenting to the person to be analyzed options on how to organize work or organize study materials;
presenting to the person to be analyzed preferences for selection from various reports;
presenting to the person to be analyzed various options for preparing a profile report presenting a modeled learning style;
selecting by the person to be analyzed choices from the presented options and preferences; and
generating a learning style model in response to the selection of options and preferences. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
sound level;
light level;
temperature; and
body position.
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11. The method for modeling learning styles as in claim 9 wherein factors of the category disposition comprises:
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attitude;
tenacity;
conformity; and
framework.
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12. The method for modeling learning styles as in claim 9 when factors of the category natural considerations comprises:
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a choice of food and drink;
a choice of time of day; and
a choice of natural movement.
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13. The method for modeling learning styles as in claim 9 wherein factors of the category brain behavior comprises:
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response tendency;
data introduction preference;
data order preference;
data presentation preference;
decision making style;
data outline preference;
temperament style;
overall approach style; and
color combination preference.
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14. The method for modeling learning styles as in claim 9 further comprising a learning traits category summary comprising:
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individual profile;
individual study strategies;
individual classroom strategies; and
instructor strategies.
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15. The method for modeling learning styles as in claim 9 further comprising a perceptual strengths category comprising:
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auditory;
visual;
tactile; and
kinesthetics.
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16. The method for group modeling learning styles, comprising:
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recognizing a group of persons to be analyzed as a group for learning style;
defining a learning style survey to be administered to each person of the group to be analyzed;
grouping learning traits of the defined learning style survey into categories to be measured;
presenting one or more displays to enable each person of the group to be analyzed to select preferences for choices of graphics and written text;
selecting factors for various categories using graphics and written text;
presenting to each person of the group to be analyzed options on how to organize work or organize study materials;
presenting to each person of the group to be analyzed preferences for various methods for selection;
presenting to each person of the group to be analyzed various options for preparing profile reports;
selecting by the person to be analyzed choices from the presented options and preferences; and
generating a learning style model in response to the selection of options and preferences. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
surroundings;
disposition;
peoplemindedness;
natural considerations;
perceptual strengths; and
brain behaviors.
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18. The method for modeling learning styles as in claim 17 further comprising a categories summary comprising:
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individual profile;
individual study strategies;
individual classroom strategies; and
instructor strategies.
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