Technology assisted learning

Details Technology assisted learning Technology assisted learning

1998-05-19

2000-06-20

Martin-Wallace, Valencia

Education and demonstration

Question or problem eliciting response

434185, 434118, G09B 300

Patent

active

060770856

ABSTRACT:
The systems, methods and apparatus of preferred embodiments of the present invention provide an integrated instructional system directed to learning a specific task or concept. Some embodiments are particularly suited for language instruction and some embodiments will accommodate a group of students with differing native languages. This is accomplished in the exemplary embodiment through the use of a template and database system wherein computer activity templates are programmed to perform a task or carry out an exercise. An activity template accesses data stored in a multilingual language database according to a student's needs or preferences. Embodiments of the present invention also provide a review method and system which optimize study efficiency by managing the content of review sessions according to each student's individual familiarity with those concepts. A systematic spaced review method gauges a student's long-term retention, understanding and familiarity with a concept by measuring, recording and monitoring the student's speed and accuracy of response to a prompt. Some embodiments also provide a concept tagging method and system whereby a database of words, phrases, sentences and other similar language constructs is analyzed to identify specific grammar, syntax, vocabulary or other language structure or concepts. Database elements are tagged according to these constructs for sorting and filtering according to a students needs. The systems and methods of the present invention will also relieve the instructor of the responsibilities of monitoring student progress, tailoring materials to individual students and their varying levels of progress, developing testing materials to gauge progress and proficiency, and developing study aids to help students master particular challenges. The system and method also benefits students generally by providing systems and methods which allow students to study at their own pace on an individual basis thereby providing an optimum level of challenge for all students.

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