Patrick Alan Keating

US Patent:

6358053, Mar 19, 2002

Filed:

Feb 22, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/510042

Inventors:

Andrew M. Rosenfield - Lake Forest IL
Edwin Eisendrath - Chicago IL
Brian M. Freeman - Short Hills NJ
Maximilian A. Grant - Chicago IL
Enio Ohmaye - Highland Park IL
Patrick Keating - Highland Park IL

Assignee:

UNext.com LLC - Deerfield IL

International Classification:

G09B 1900

US Classification:

434156, 434157, 434350, 704 8

Abstract:

A computer-implemented method and system for providing online language instruction to a student. A student client computer logs into a host system to commence an instruction session. The host assigns an instructor to the instruction session. A scene is simultaneously displayed on a student client computer and a client computer operated by the assigned instructor. A voice communication link is also provided. A predetermined lesson plan can be executed during the instruction session. The lesson plan can be selected according to a student profile stored on the host system. Study goals can also be listed on the computer operated by the instructor. Completion of a study goal can also be stored in the student profile. The student profile can be used to determine a next study goal for a particular student. The scene can be an interactive scene manipulated via the student client computer or via the client computer operated by the instructor.