Systems and methods for online learning in a combined game and forum setting

Abstract

The field of the invention relates to systems and methods that enable online learning in a game setting combined with community forum support and real world practice. In an embodiment, the system includes an online learning server system coupled to a public network and accessible to one or more users. The online learning server system is configured to retrieve a user's data in association with an educational game, determine at least one lesson, challenge, or mini-game, and provide the at least one lesson, challenge, or mini-game for playing. When the user unlocks a lesson or level in the game, the system unlocks the associated lesson or level in a forum associated with the game, and promotes the user to participate in the forum. At the completion of the learning game, the online learning server system calculates progress and level of the user, updates, and stores the user's data.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The field of the invention relates to systems and methods for online learning, and more particularly to systems and methods that enable online learning in a combined game and forum setting.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]With the widespread availability of online access through the Internet, massive open online courses (MOOCs) have become popular in both first world nations, adopted by prestigious colleges and universities, as well as third world countries whereby free MOOC content is being absorbed at a rapidly increasing rate. Traditionally, the Internet has been a medium for learning by way of passive teaching methods—reading instructional content, listening to audio, and watching videos. These methods, however, only promote 30% average engagement (National Training Laboratories). Aside from the convenience of learning online, these types of education lack the motivation, engagement, and fun required to attract more learners and promote further learni...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is a system and method for online learning that combines a game setting with a community game forum to support real-world practice. The system includes features like passive and participatory learning methods, gamification components, and a database to store user data. Users can access the learning platform through a server and play games that simulate real-life activities. After completing a game, the system offers opportunities to use the new skills in the real world. Overall, the invention provides an immersive learning experience that helps users develop practical skills while playing games.

Problems solved by technology

These methods, however, only promote 30% average engagement (National Training Laboratories).

Aside from the convenience of learning online, these types of education lack the motivation, engagement, and fun required to attract more learners and promote further learning.

Still, these additions have only resulted in a near 10% industry standard completion rate.

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