Martha J O'Connor

US Patent:

7386524, Jun 10, 2008

Filed:

Jun 22, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/887824

Inventors:

John Reader Hubbell - Evanston IL, US
Martha Torrey O'Connor - Pennington NJ, US
Mark Stewart Nichols - Burr Ridge IL, US
Alexander Han Leung Poon - Canton GA, US
Eren Tolga Rosenfeld - New York NY, US
Beth Elyse Zadik - Chicago IL, US
Alexander Zorba - Elmhurst IL, US

Assignee:

Accenture Global Services GmbH

International Classification:

G06N 5/00

US Classification:

706 47, 706 11

Abstract:

A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. Multiple “correct” answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner. A robust business model provides support for realistic activities and allows a user to experience real world consequences for their actions and decisions and entails realtime decision-making and synthesis of the educational material. A dynamic feedback system is utilized that narrowly tailors feedback and focuses it based on the performance and characteristics of the student to assist the student in reaching a predefined goal.