Automatic determination of E-learning obsolescence
View Patent ↗A method, system, and computer program for managing proficiency information about a degree holder. An active degree in a degree field is issued to a degree holder. The active degree includes a certification that the degree holder has completed at least one degree process, a strength value associated with the certification indicating a proficiency in the degree field, and a strength evaluator configured to adjust the strength value such that the strength value reflects the degree holder's proficiency in the degree field over time.
1. A computer implemented method for managing proficiency information about a degree holder, the method comprising:
receiving a certification from a certifying entity that the degree holder has completed at least one degree process;
recording a strength value associated with the certification in computer storage medium;
processing the strength value by adjusting the strength value to reflect the degree holder's proficiency in the degree field over time using a computer processor;
expiring the certification if the strength value falls below an expiration level; and
wherein adjusting the strength value includes analyzing ambient conditions.
2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing the strength value to third parties.
3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising assembling a virtual team of a plurality of degree holders based on a team request.
4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising evaluating a team strength value for the virtual team, wherein the team strength value is based on a combination of team member strength values.
5. The method of claim 3 , wherein if any individual member of the team has current knowledge of a relevant topic, the virtual team is considered to be current with respect to that topic.
6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising billing a third party based on access by the third party to the proficiency information.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein adjusting the strength value to reflect the degree holder's proficiency in the degree field over time further comprises using a decay function configured to decrease the strength value over time.
8. A computer implemented method for managing proficiency information about a degree holder, the method comprising:
receiving a certification from a certifying entity that the degree holder has completed at least one degree process;
recording a strength value associated with the certification in computer storage medium;
processing the strength value to reflect the degree holder's proficiency in the degree field over time using a computer processor; and
expiring the certification if the strength value falls below an expiration level.
9. The method of claim 8 , further comprising providing the strength value to third parties.
10. The method of claim 8 , further comprising assembling a virtual team of a plurality of degree holders based on a team request.
11. The method of claim 10 , further comprising evaluating a team strength value for the virtual team, wherein the team strength value is based on a combination of team member strength values.
12. The method of claim 10 , wherein if any individual member of the team has current knowledge of a relevant topic, the virtual team is considered to be current with respect to that topic.
13. The method of claim 8 , further comprising billing a third party based on access by the third party to the proficiency information.
14. The method of claim 8 , wherein adjusting the strength value to reflect the degree holder's proficiency in the degree field over time further comprises using a decay function configured to decrease the strength value over time.