Day 1

Objective:
TLW create a written expert system script based on a topic that interests them
TLW convert the script to digital form in 3 different formats

According to Wikipedia, "An expert system is software that attempts to provide an answer to a problem, or clarify uncertainties where normally one or more human experts would need to be consulted."

When you phone a business you are often processed through an automated call expert system, e.g. "Press 1 for billing, 2 for customer service, etc. Finally when you get a "live" person, most often they are reading from an expert system script to solve your problem. Even when you are face to face with an expert in any field they have a mental script they are running to assess your needs. Here are some common examples:

• Making decisions to run specific plays in sports
• Purchasing technology or clothes that are right for you
• Determining a style makeover that fits you
• Getting diagnosed at a doctors office
• Using a dichotomous key to identify a specific plant or animal or object
• Planning a party
• Running a role play game

* Research something you are passionate about and create a written script that diagnoses a problem. There should be at least 5 branching levels/steps.

Day 2

Objective:
TLW convert their written expert script into an interactive digital form using Klik & Play or Powerpoint

Day 3

Objective:
TLW convert their written expert script into an interactive digital form using Blitz

Day 4

Objective:
TLW convert their written expert script into digital form using Expert2Go Java

Day 5

Objective:
TLW run & judge the automated expert systems of their fellow classmates