Computer-based instructional system with student verification feature
OwnerDavid A. Richter, Gene E. Storz IIinventors
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Abstract
A computer-based distance learning system for teaching a student at a remote location. The student communicates with a teaching center. The student's identity and continued presence is monitored either continually or randomly using recognition continuing systems such as web cameras, biometric tags or other means. An audit trail for verification is provided. The student receives instruction leading to a degree or certification and the school district, in the case of pubic schools, receives “at seat” credit for funding.
Claims25
A system for instructing a student at a remote location comprising:
- (a) a teaching center having a computer;
- (b) a student computer at the remote location in communication with the teaching center computer for presentation of instructional material;
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- (c) student identification means associated with the student computer having means for identification and confirming the presence of a particular student.
The system of claim 9 wherein said teaching center provides live scheduled instructional periods during which students can participate in a Q and A exchange.
The system of claim I wherein said instructional material includes hyper links to selected web sites.
An instructional system for instructing a student comprising:
- (a) a instructional center having a computer;
- (b) a student computer at a remote location for delivering instructional material;
- (c) unique student identification means for identifying the presence of a particular student and activating the system permitting access to the material only when said student identification is confirmed;
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- (d) on-going recognition means for recognizing the presence of the particular student during the instructional period.
A system for instructing a student at a remote location comprising:
- (a) means for acquiring and storing instructional material;
- (b) remote means for accessing said material;
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- (c) verification means for confirming the presence of a particular student at said remote means.
An instructional system for instructing a student comprising:
- (a) a student computer programmed to deliver instructional material to the student
- (b) student identification means associated with the student computer for identifying and confirming the presence of a particular student.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.