Embedded learning tool

摘要

An educational tool which is embedded within the functions of common computing devices. In the preferred embodiment, the educational tool is used as a “gateway” to a selected function or functions in a primary computing device, such as a cell phone. An educational question is presented to the user of the primary computing device. The educational question must be correctly answered before use of the selected function is allowed. The user's performance is preferably transmitted to a control computing device which can be used to monitor the user's performance.

主权项

1. A method for educating a user, comprising:
a. providing a primary computing device, having a display and an input function for receiving input from said user; b. providing a control computing device; c. providing a two-way communications link between said primary computing device and said control computing device; d. selecting a function to be controlled on said primary computing device, with said function on said primary computing device being a communication function between said primary computing device and a third computing device which is separate from said primary computing device and said control computing device; e. transmitting a question and a plurality of response options associated with said question from said control computing device to said primary computing device over said two-way communications link; f. when said user attempts to access said selected function on said primary computing device, denying said access and displaying said question and said plurality of response options on said display of said primary computing device; g. accepting said user's selection of one of said plurality of response options as an answer; h. determining whether said answer is correct; and i. controlling said user's access to said selected function on said primary computing device on the basis of whether said answer is correct.