18148563. ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORMS WITH ENHANCED SEARCH ASSIGNMENTS simplified abstract (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)
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ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORMS WITH ENHANCED SEARCH ASSIGNMENTS
Organization Name
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
Inventor(s)
Michael Tholfsen of Newcastle WA (US)
Paul Ronald Ray of Kirkland WA (US)
Jonathan Thomas Grudin of Issaquah WA (US)
Sadiq Dhafir Alkhalili of Burnaby (CA)
Jason James Geiger of Snohomish WA (US)
ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORMS WITH ENHANCED SEARCH ASSIGNMENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18148563 titled 'ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORMS WITH ENHANCED SEARCH ASSIGNMENTS
Simplified Explanation:
This patent application describes a system where a computing device helps users search for resources related to a learning assignment, evaluate those resources, and add them to a collection for the assignment.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Computing device displays search assignment in user interface
- Receives user input with search terms
- Generates queries based on user input
- Submits queries to search engine
- Displays search results for user evaluation
- Allows user to add evaluated resources to collection for assignment
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in educational platforms, online learning environments, research tools, and knowledge management systems.
Problems Solved: This technology streamlines the process of searching for, evaluating, and organizing resources for learning assignments, saving users time and effort.
Benefits:
- Improved efficiency in searching for resources
- Enhanced organization of resources for assignments
- Better user experience in evaluating and selecting relevant materials
Commercial Applications: "Enhanced Learning Resource Management System: Streamlining the process of searching, evaluating, and organizing resources for educational purposes."
Prior Art: Potential areas to search for prior art related to this technology include educational software systems, search engine integration in learning platforms, and resource management tools for assignments.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in educational technology, user interface design, and search engine integration for learning platforms.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does this technology improve the user experience in searching for resources? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology in online education platforms?
Original Abstract Submitted
A computing device executing software displays a view of a search assignment in a user interface to a learning platform. The device receives user input comprising search terms associated with the search assignment, and generates queries based on the user input. The device submits the queries to a search engine, whereupon the search engine performs searches based on the queries, and the device displays the results. As a user evaluates resources provided in the results, the device updates the user interface to include an option selectable for adding evaluated ones of the resources to a collection of resources for the search assignment. In response to the user selecting the option with respect to a resource of the evaluated ones of the resources, the device adds the resource to the collection of resources.
