Teaching method system for connecting and applying research needs with a teaching method

Abstract

This invention innovates an integrated instructional educational methodology called (A n ) x -to-One training model to students both in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (“STEM”) or other fields of education and in leadership development into one professional integrated training program. The system has testimonial feedbacks for effective and positive results when providing training for a wide range of students from children to adults. Examples of the present educational model can be particularly useful for high school students, undergraduate students who are learning STEM, and in interaction with formal working employees through the system's integration of many kinds of events and social activities. The system uses formation of an advisor team and labs to enhance leadership training as well as a follow up service which provides support to students.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A computerized system comprising:
 a computer having at least a memory and a processor in communication with each other, the computer operable to:   identify a research need in a field by using a keyword searching algorithm, wherein the keyword searching algorithm identifies the research need by identifying at least one piece of literature that suggests further research is needed;   generate an introductory email based on at least the research need; and   send the introductory email to an identified individual.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1  further comprising a computerized display in communication with the processor, and wherein the computer is further operable to present, on the computerized display, an output with a plurality of calculated variables. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 3  wherein the display provides a visual representation of a search interface, allowing a user to provide an input to the search interface to cause the computer to provide an output of a plurality of variables relating to at least one of a plurality of research needs. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the computer is further operable to calculate a plurality of teaching method variables comprising: an advisor number, a number of students, a number of tasks, and a number of a plurality of different task types. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 4  wherein the number of students is one. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 4  wherein the number of students is less than ten. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 4  wherein the number of advisors is two. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 4  wherein the number of a plurality of different task types comprises at least one of a research design task, a project development task, a lab research task, a leadership training task, a follow-up support task, and a career development task. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the computer is further operable to schedule and reserve a lab time slot. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the research need is in a field of at least one of a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 1  wherein a plurality of teaching method variables are applied to a teaching method, wherein an advisor number determines a number of advisors for each of a number of tasks, a number of students determines a number of students for each of a number of tasks, and a number of a plurality of different task types determines a plurality of details of each of a number of tasks. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 11  wherein the teaching method comprises the step of providing an output with a plurality calculated variables along with a received research need input, the output being useable by a teaching method administrator to apply the teaching method, thereby providing instructions to apply the teaching method for a particular research need. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 11  wherein the teaching method comprises the step of receiving a result output, the result output being supplemental research information related to the research need. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 13  wherein the teaching method comprises the step of providing the received result output to a researcher. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 13  wherein the result output of the teaching method comprises at least one of a research report, research data, a scientific article, a science competition presentation, and a conference presentation. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the computer is further operable to receive an input from a researcher comprising the research need, the research need being stored in the memory along with a plurality of other research needs. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the computer is further operable to analyze a received research need input, including an included data provided with the research need. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the computer is further operable to receive a teaching method feedback input comprising an evaluation of a calculated plurality of teaching method variables, and storing the feedback input in the memory. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 18  wherein the computer is further operable to calculate a second plurality of teaching method variables based on the stored feedback input.