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Learning system and method for engaging in concurrent interactive and non-interactive learning sessions
Assignee: EDUCATE OPERATING COMPANY LLC
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Filing: 2002-10-08
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Granted: 2004-05-04
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Expires: 2022-10-08
Abstract
Abstract A learning system has an instruction material controller configured to provide instructional material used for creating learning sessions. A teacher station and a plurality of student stations are used for holding learning sessions. The teacher station selects a learning session to be either an interactive learning session where a teacher interacts with the student on a shared basis or a non-interactive learning session where the student works independently of the teacher. According to one feature of the invention, at least one interactive learning session and at least one non-interactive learning session are created for the plurality of student workstations concurrently.
Inventors
- 👤 John Stuppy
- 👤 Anna Parmer
- 👤 Joe Tojek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:47
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06Q; G06Q30/00; G06Q30/02; G09; G09B; G09B5/00; G09B5/06; G09B5/08; G09B5/14; G09B7/00; G09B7/02; G09B7/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A learning system, comprising: an instruction material controller configured to provide instructional material used for creating learning sessions for a plurality of students, wherein the instructional material for each learning session is based on a respective one of a plurality of student profiles; a teacher station; and a plurality of student stations that are used for holding the learning sessions, wherein the teacher station selects a learning session to be either an interactive learning session where a teacher interacts with the student on a shared basis or a non-interactive learning session where the student works independently of the teacher, and wherein at least one interactive learning session and at least one non-interactive learning session are created for the plurality of student workstations concurrently.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A learning system, comprising: an instruction material controller configured to provide instructional material used for creating learning sessions for a plurality of students, wherein the instructional material for each learning session is based on a respective one of a plurality of student profiles; a teacher station; and a plurality of student stations that are used for holding the learning sessions, wherein the teacher station selects a learning session to be either an interactive learning session where a teacher interacts with the student on a shared basis or a non-interactive learning session where the student works independently of the teacher, and wherein at least one interactive learning session and at least one non-interactive learning session are created for the plurality of student workstations concurrently.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The learning system of claim 1 , wherein the interactive learning session is created by using a shared space where the information on the shared space is viewable by both the teacher and the student concurrently.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The learning system of claim 1 , wherein the teacher station switches an interactive learning session held with a student station to a non-interactive learning session.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The learning system of claim 1 , wherein the teacher station switches a non-interactive learning session held with a student station to an interactive learning session.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The learning system of claim 1 , wherein the learning sessions comprise computer generated instructional material having a test for assessing at least one of a skill gap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
116 words
A learning system, comprising: a teacher station and a plurality of student stations that are used for holding learning sessions based on one or more instructional material for a plurality of students, wherein the instructional material for each learning session is based on a respective one of a plurality of student profiles and each of said learning sessions is created to be either an interactive learning session where a teacher interacts with the student on a shared basis or a non-interactive learning session where the student works independently of the teacher, the teacher station selecting at least one interactive learning session for one student station and at least one non-interactive learning session for another student station.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
116 words
A learning system, comprising: a teacher station and a plurality of student stations that are used for holding learning sessions based on one or more instructional material for a plurality of students, wherein the instructional material for each learning session is based on a respective one of a plurality of student profiles and each of said learning sessions is created to be either an interactive learning session where a teacher interacts with the student on a shared basis or a non-interactive learning session where the student works independently of the teacher, the teacher station selecting at least one interactive learning session for one student station and at least one non-interactive learning session for another student station.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
The learning system of claim 6 , wherein the interactive learning session is created by using a shared space, where the information on the shared space is viewable by both the teacher and the student concurrently.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The learning system of claim 6 , wherein the teacher station switches an interactive learning session held with a student station to a non-interactive learning session.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The learning system of claim 6 , wherein the teacher station switches a non-interactive learning session held with a student station to an interactive learning session.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The learning system of claim 6 , wherein the learning sessions comprise computer generated instructional material having a test for assessing at least one of a skill gap.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
111 words
A method for engaging in learning sessions between a teacher and multiple students, comprising: creating learning sessions on a plurality of student stations using a teacher station, wherein each learning session is created based on a respective one of a plurality of student profiles, holding an interactive learning session on a student station selected by the teacher station, wherein during the interactive learning session the teacher and a student interact with each other on a shared basis, and concurrently with the interactive learning session, holding a non-interactive learning session with another student on another student station, wherein, during the non-interactive learning session, said another student does not interact with the teacher.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
111 words
A method for engaging in learning sessions between a teacher and multiple students, comprising: creating learning sessions on a plurality of student stations using a teacher station, wherein each learning session is created based on a respective one of a plurality of student profiles, holding an interactive learning session on a student station selected by the teacher station, wherein during the interactive learning session the teacher and a student interact with each other on a shared basis, and concurrently with the interactive learning session, holding a non-interactive learning session with another student on another student station, wherein, during the non-interactive learning session, said another student does not interact with the teacher.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 11 , wherein the interactive learning session is created by using a shared space where the information on the shared space is viewable by both the teacher and the student concurrently.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 11 , further including the step of switching an interactive learning session held with a student station to a non-interactive learning session.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 11 , further including the step of switching a non-interactive learning session held with a student station to an interactive learning session.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of student profiles are remotely stored.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 6 , wherein the plurality of student profiles are remotely stored.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 11 , wherein the plurality of student profiles are remotely stored.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
91 words
A method for engaging in learning sessions between a teacher and multiple students, comprising: delivering instructional material to each of the multiple students based on a respective student profile of each of the multiple students; selecting one student to engage in an interactive learning session with the teacher, wherein during the interactive learning session, the teacher and student interact with each other on a shared basis; and selecting at least another student to engage in non-interactive learning sessions, during which the at least another student does not interact with the teacher.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
91 words
A method for engaging in learning sessions between a teacher and multiple students, comprising: delivering instructional material to each of the multiple students based on a respective student profile of each of the multiple students; selecting one student to engage in an interactive learning session with the teacher, wherein during the interactive learning session, the teacher and student interact with each other on a shared basis; and selecting at least another student to engage in non-interactive learning sessions, during which the at least another student does not interact with the teacher.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 18 , wherein the interactive learning session is created by using a shared space where the information on the shared space is viewable by both the teacher and a student concurrently.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 18 , further including the step of switching an interactive learning session held with a student to a non-interactive learning session.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 18 , further including the step of switching a non-interactive learning session held with a student to an interactive learning session.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 18 , wherein the student profile of each of the multiple student is remotely stored.
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