Patent ID: 6029158
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: G06F,G09B

Abstract:
A method for creating a business simulation utilizing a rule-based expert system with a spreadsheet object component that includes data and calculations required for the business simulation and communication of 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 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 in a structured, dynamic business simulation designed by a profiling component to motivate accomplishment of the goal;(c) receiving input from a student;(d) analyzing system tools that process the input from the student; and(e) 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 assist the student in utilizing the business simulation to accomplish the goal.