COMPUTERS AND PERSONAL DIGITAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE WHILE CONTROLLING USE OF COMPUTER GAMING TIME

摘要

A computer implemented method for controlling access to a computer program prevents access unless conditions are satisfied. The conditions may include access limits and educational requirements. The access limits may include access durations and number of access times. Access in excess of the limits may be prevented. The educational requirements may include accessing educational content, completing a test on the content, and obtaining a passing score.

主权项

1. A computer implemented method for controlling access to a computer program, said method comprising steps of:
blocking access to a software application; obtaining and presenting educational content to a user; monitoring a time that a user spends viewing or accessing the educational content; determining time spent on the educational content; if the time spent equals or exceeds a learning period, presenting a testing option to the user; determining a test to present to the user, and presenting the test to the user; upon completion of the test by the user, scoring the test to produce a test score; determining if the test score is at least a minimum score; and if the test score is not at least the minimum score, obtaining a new test and presenting the new test to the user; if the test score is at least the minimum score, enabling access to the software application for an entertainment period.