Computer-based instructional system with student verification feature
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1. A system for instructing a student at a remote location comprising:
- (a) a teaching center connected to a computer;
(b) a student computer at the remote location in communication with the teaching center computer for presentation of instructional material during an instructional course period;
(c) ongoing student recognition and identification means for initially identifying and confirming the presence of a particular student and for identifying and confirming the presence of a particular student during the instructional course period; and
(d) audit trail means for tracking student progress and maintaining records of the time periods and dates of a student'"'"'s instructional course periods.
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Abstract
A computer-based distance learning system for teaching a student at a remote location. The student communicates with a teaching center. The student'"'"'s identity and continued presence is monitored either continually or randomly using recognition continuing systems such as web cameras, biometric tags or other means. An audit trail for verification is provided. The student receives instruction leading to a degree or certification and the school district, in the case of pubic schools, receives “at seat” credit for funding.
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18 Claims
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1. A system for instructing a student at a remote location comprising:
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(a) a teaching center connected to a computer;
(b) a student computer at the remote location in communication with the teaching center computer for presentation of instructional material during an instructional course period;
(c) ongoing student recognition and identification means for initially identifying and confirming the presence of a particular student and for identifying and confirming the presence of a particular student during the instructional course period; and
(d) audit trail means for tracking student progress and maintaining records of the time periods and dates of a student'"'"'s instructional course periods. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An instructional system for instructing a student during an instructional period comprising:
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(a) an instructional center connected to a computer;
(b) a student computer at a remote location for delivering instructional material to the student during an instructional course period;
(c) unique student identification means for identifying the presence of a particular student and activating the system permitting access to the material only when said student identification is confirmed;
(d) on-going recognition means for recognizing the presence of the particular student during the instructional period; and
(e) audit trail means for tracking student progress and maintaining records of time and duration of student attendance during instructional course periods. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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