Lynn A Fontana

US Patent:

20130017530, Jan 17, 2013

Filed:

Jul 11, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/180102

Inventors:

Chris Nguyen - Baltimore MD, US
Chris Hoehn-Saric - Miami FL, US
Eric Wenck - Baltimore MD, US
Jeff Craig - Annapolis MD, US
Chris Nyugen - Baltimore MD, US
Lynn Fontana - Baltimore MD, US
Lee Clinton - Baltimore MD, US

Assignee:

LEARNING CENTER OF THE FUTURE, INC. - Baltimore MD

International Classification:

G09B 7/00

US Classification:

434362

Abstract:

The learning system disclosed herein enables a performance assessment to be incorporated or integrated into instructional materials being administered to a student as part of the student's current learning prescription. As the student progresses through the instructional materials, the system collects and maintains data regarding the student's performance. When data indicate that the student is not meeting certain educational goals, the system adjusts or alters the student's learning prescription to accommodate the student's current needs.

US Patent:

6361326, Mar 26, 2002

Filed:

Feb 19, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/252999

Inventors:

Lynn A. Fontana - Oakton VA
Ward M. Cates - Center Valley PA

Assignee:

George Mason University - Fairfax VA

International Classification:

G09B 700

US Classification:

434322, 434323, 434236

Abstract:

The present invention relates to methods and systems for teaching thinking skills. A user can be provided with information and then presented with questions and examples which enable the user to investigate the usefulness of the information and analyze its content, meaning, and point of view. The questions and examples are designed to develop thinking skills in the user, permitting the user to simultaneously learn the information while acquiring skills in thinking.