Patent ID: 6023692
Filing Date: 2000-02-08
Classification: G09B

Abstract:
A method for creating a multimedia 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 with pace control allowing a user experience interactive feedback 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) utilizing the information in the spreadsheet object component of the rule-based expert system to integrate goal based learning information with pace control to provide interactive feedback in a structured, dynamic business simulation designed by a profiling component to motivate accomplishment of the goal for use in the business simulation; and(c) 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; and(d) managing the goal based educational learning experience around specific requirements designed to achieve the goal.