Patent ID: 6782374
Filing Date: 2004-08-24
Classification: G09B

Abstract:
A method for executing 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 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 determine presentation 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 in a structured, dynamic business simulation designed by a profiling component to motivate accomplishment of the goal; (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 that further motivates accomplishment of the goal; and (d) retrieving from the spreadsheet object component simulation status parameters and displaying status information as the business simulation executes.