Patents Assigned to Learning Sciences International
  • Publication number: 20120310696
    Abstract: A system for conducting observations of individual professionals and administering observation results in a professional growth cycle includes an observation software module that generates from a list of learners a listing for a scheduled observation event by an observer. A number of action element options are selectable by the observer. Each action element relates to the observation event. A scheduling module communicates with a calendar module. The scheduling module is programmed for an observer, learner or administrator to enter data and extract data associated with one or more scheduled observation events from the calendar module. An observation criteria module is arranged to generate observation a plurality of observation criteria for guiding the observer in conducting the observation event. The observation criteria includes evaluation levels associated with rules for determining a performance level of the professional.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: LEARNING SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL
    Inventor: Michael D. TOTH
  • Publication number: 20100010880
    Abstract: A growth cycle includes frequent observations and ongoing communication in a professional growth cycle. The professional growth cycle includes a walk-though, feedback, and professional reflection and implementation/application. A computer network system for conducting observations of individual professionals and administering observation results includes an observation software module to generate from a predetermined list of learners a listing of at least one learner for a scheduled observation event by a predetermined observer. Predetermined options are selectable by the observer related to the observation event. A scheduling module is in data communication with a calendar module. The scheduling module is configured to enter data and extract data associated with scheduled observation events from the calendar module. An observation criteria module is configured to generate observation criteria for guiding the observer in conducting the observation event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: LEARNING SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: Michael D. TOTH, Anthony MATOUS, Charles ADAMCHIK
  • Patent number: 7007073
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing electronic concurrent delivery of multimedia content to general purpose computers over a computer network. A host computer having web server capabilities is coupled to a computer network and is provided with a storage medium which stores a database of multimedia experiences. The host computer is further provided with a management delivery system for managing the delivery of multimedia concepts from the host database for experiencing by a participant on a computer display device. A general purpose computer is coupled through the computer network to the host computer for downloading the delivery system over the computer network for managing the delivery of selected of the multimedia experiences from the host database to the general purpose computer for display on a computer display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Learning Sciences International
    Inventors: Anthony G. Matous, Bruce A. Moser