JP2003084657A - On-demand learning system, on-demand learning method, program for executing on-demand learning method, and recording medium that can record program for executing on-demand learning method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an on-demand learning system. SOLUTION: The on-demand learning system is provided with a display means so constituted as to display a first display screen for displaying contents of a prescribed program and a second display screen for displaying a specific tool, and a control means to control the display means. The control means, when the display means displays the second display screen, displays the second display screen in front of the first display screen and controls the contents of the specific program displayed on the first display screen using the specific tool displayed on the second display screen.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a learning system for supplying various educational lessons by an on-demand system,
A learning method for supplying various educational lessons by an on-demand method, a program for executing the learning method,
The present invention relates to a recording medium capable of recording the program.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional education support system, for example, education is automatically performed in response to a request from a student as disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-212075.
There is known a multimedia education system for efficient communication between teachers and students.

This conventional multimedia education system uses VOD (video on demand) for learning.
It is designed to be able to selectively teach depending on the understanding and wishes of the learner, and when the learner wants to interact with the instructor, it can transmit and receive dialogue and images. .

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional education support system, the user of the education support system can access or change the learning material or contents displayed on the display screen while watching the display screen. There was a problem that I could not do it.

In view of the problems in the above-mentioned conventional education support system, the present invention allows a user of the education support system to access or change the learning material or contents displayed on the display screen anytime, anywhere while watching the display screen. It is an object of the present invention to provide an on-demand learning system that can be used.

The present invention provides an on-demand learning method by which a user of an education support system can access and change learning materials and contents displayed on the display screen anytime, anywhere while looking at the display screen. The task is to provide.

The present invention provides an on-demand learning method by which a user of an education support system can access and change learning materials and contents displayed on the display screen anytime, anywhere while looking at the display screen. The task is to provide a program for execution.

The present invention provides an on-demand learning method by which a user of an education support system can access and change learning materials and contents displayed on a display screen anytime, anywhere while looking at the display screen. It is an object of the present invention to provide a recording medium capable of recording a program to be executed.

[0009]

The above object of the present invention is to display a first display screen for displaying contents of a predetermined program and a second display screen for displaying a specific tool. The display means comprises a configured display means and a control means for controlling the display means, and when the display means displays the second display screen, the control means displays the second display screen as the first display screen. Controlling the content of the predetermined program displayed on the first display screen by using the specific tool displayed on the second display screen. It is achieved by a featured on-demand learning system.

Further, the above object of the present invention is to display a first display screen for displaying the content of a predetermined program and a second display screen for displaying a specific tool, and the display means. Controlling the second display screen, when the second display screen is displayed, the second display screen is displayed on the front surface of the first display screen, and the second display screen is displayed. The on-demand learning method is characterized in that the content of the predetermined program displayed on the first display screen is controlled by using the specific tool displayed on the display screen.

Further, the above object of the present invention is to display a first display screen for displaying contents of a predetermined program and a second display screen for displaying a specific tool, and the display means. Controlling the second display screen, when the second display screen is displayed, the second display screen is displayed on the front surface of the first display screen, and the second display screen is displayed. For executing the on-demand learning method characterized by controlling the content of the predetermined program displayed on the first display screen by using the specific tool displayed on the display screen of Achieved by the program.

The object of the present invention is to display a first display screen for displaying contents of a predetermined program and a second display screen for displaying a specific tool, and to control the display means. In the case of displaying the second display screen, the second display screen is displayed on the front surface of the first display screen, and the second display screen is displayed. A program for executing an on-demand learning method characterized by controlling the content of the predetermined program displayed on the first display screen by using the specific tool displayed on the screen. This is achieved by a recordable recording medium.

[0013]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION In the on-demand learning system of the present invention, the first display screen is configured to display contents of an education program for providing education using a computer, which is the predetermined program. The content of the educational program displayed on the first display screen may include at least one of a moving image and an explanatory diagram.

In the on-demand learning system of the present invention, the specific tool displayed on the second display screen displays progress and display of the content of the educational program displayed on the first display screen. It may be configured by including operation control means for controlling.

In the on-demand learning system of the present invention, the operation control means is a reproduction button for reproducing the content of the educational program displayed on the first display screen, and a stop button for stopping the content. Stop button, pause button to pause the content,
A fast-forward button for fast-forwarding the content, a rewind button for rewinding the content, and a button for advancing or rewinding the content unit of the content, or a combination of two or more thereof. May be.

In the on-demand learning system of the present invention, the second display screen may be arranged at an arbitrary position on the display means by the input means.

In the on-demand learning system of the present invention, the second display screen can be changed to a display or non-display state on the display means by the input means as needed. You may comprise.

In the on-demand learning system of the present invention, the display means displays a fourth display screen for displaying reference data corresponding to the content displayed on the first display screen, if necessary. May be configured to be displayed.

In the on-demand learning system of the present invention, the tool displayed on the second display screen is for displaying a third display screen different from the first display screen on the display means. You may comprise with a button.

In the on-demand learning system of the present invention, the third display screen may be configured to display a learning application.

[0021]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A preferred embodiment of an on-demand learning system (hereinafter abbreviated as a learning system) for supplying educational lessons according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the schematic arrangement of an embodiment of the learning system of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the learning system LS of the present embodiment includes an input device 10 such as a keyboard and a mouse, a computer 20 connected to the input device 10 and a computer 2.
An external auxiliary storage device 30 connected to the computer 0 and a monitor 40 which is a display unit connected to the computer 20 are provided.

The computer 20 comprises a port 21 connected to a communication network such as the Internet, a central processing unit (CPU) 22 which is a control means, and a storage device 23 which stores programs and the like. The monitor 40 is the computer 2
It is configured to display various windows according to a program that is called from the storage device 23 and executed by the CPU 22 of 0.

In the learning system LS of FIG. 1, the input device 10, the computer 20 and the monitor 40 are constituted by a terminal device (not shown) such as a notebook personal computer, so that the student can learn the learning system anytime and anywhere. LS can be used.

The learning system LS of FIG. 1 has the following functions so that even a beginner can smoothly carry out self-learning. In the present invention, these functions may be configured as software in a program format or may be configured as hardware. However, in the present embodiment, the case where these functions are configured as software will be described below. explain.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of display on the monitor 40 of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, the monitor 40 has a CPU 22 based on a program stored in the storage device 23.
Thus, the remote controller RC, the hint panel HP, the educational program window EPW, and the learning application window LAW are displayed. Also,
From the front, the windows are (1) remote control RC and hint panel HP, (2) educational program window E.
PW and (3) learning application window LAW are overlapped in this order and displayed on the screen of the monitor 40.

1. Remote Controller (RC) FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example configuration of the remote controller RC.

A program for supplying education and learning using a computer ("education program" EP or "learning program" LP, hereinafter referred to as education program EP)
Main window, which is the first display screen of the "Education Program Window" EPW or "Learning Program Window" LPW, hereinafter the Education Program Window EP
The progress and display of contents such as moving images and explanatory diagrams displayed in W) are displayed as a second display screen independent from the educational program window EPW (hereinafter, referred to as a window).
It is controlled using a "remote control" RC).

As shown in FIG. 3, the remote controller RC has buttons such as a video remote controller, for example, play, stop, pause, fast forward, and winding for controlling a moving image displayed in the educational program window EPW. A return button, a button for advancing or returning the content unit of the educational program EP displayed in the educational program window EPW, and other various control buttons are set.

The remote controller RC is arranged so that it can be placed at an arbitrary position on the screen of the monitor 40 by dragging it while clicking with the mouse MC. Further, the remote controller RC is configured so that it can be displayed or hidden as needed.

The remote controller RC is always displayed on the foreground of the screen of the monitor 40 during learning. The remote controller RC can be operated from the educational program window EPW by, for example, AutoC.
A button for switching to a learning application window LAW of a target learning application LA such as ADLT2000 is provided. It is configured to activate the learning application LA using this button.

In the learning system LS of the present invention, when an application is switched, the window displayed on the monitor is the window of the currently active application, and the windows of other programs move to the back. Even in such a case, the remote controller RC controls the content in the educational program window EPW which is always displayed in the foreground and hidden behind the learning application window LAW.

Due to the function of the remote controller RC, in the present invention,
By understanding the operation method while listening to the voice of the educational program EP, the learning application LA actually displayed in the learning application window LAW can be operated and learned.

Further, by displaying the educational program window EPW on the front of the learning application window LAW by using the remote controller RC, the learning application LA can be set under the control of the educational program EP, and as a result, Learning application LA
It is configured so that it can be used as one of the teaching materials.

2. Hint Panel (HP) FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the hint panel HP.

The reference data and reference materials necessary for learning are supplementarily displayed in another independent third display screen window (hereinafter referred to as "hint panel" HP). The hint panel HP is configured to be automatically opened when necessary, and can be switched between display and non-display by the remote controller RC. The hint panel HP is also configured so that it can be moved to an arbitrary position by the mouse MC, like the remote controller RC.

3. Learning Menu (LM) FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the learning menu LM.

The learning content of the learning program LP can be moved back and forth by using the remote controller RC. However, the remote controller RC is operated to move the learning program LP by two units or more, that is, a large movement. The content of the learning program LP to be browsed can be selected from a specific location of the education program window EPW, for example, the learning menu LM displayed in the pull-down on the upper left, and the learning content to be moved can be displayed in the learning application window LAW.

Next, referring to the flow chart of FIG. 6, CAD
Taking the learning of the course as an example, the learning system LS shown in FIG.
The operation of will be described.

As shown in the flow chart of FIG. 6, first, CA
Using the input device 10, the students of the D course input their names in the column of student names displayed in the initial screen of the learning system LS of FIG. 1 and their pre-assigned passwords in the fields of passwords to learn system LS. When the user logs in to the computer (step S1), the CPU 22 causes the monitor 40 to display an educational program E having contents such as moving images and explanatory drawings on the monitor 40.
The screen of P is displayed in the educational program window EPW (step S2). Then, a mouse MC, which is one of the input devices 10, according to the on-demand of the students of the CAD course.
By clicking on, the screen of the remote controller RC is displayed in front of the educational program window EPW displayed on the monitor 40, and the student selects the display range of the monitor 40 by dragging the screen of the remote controller RC. The screen of the remote controller RC is moved to an arbitrary position (step S3).

If necessary, the learner can control the moving image displayed in the educational program window EPW as shown in FIG. 7, such as play, stop, pause, fast forward, rewind buttons, and educational program window. EPW
A desired operation is performed by using buttons for advancing or returning the content unit of the educational program EP displayed in step 1 and other various control buttons (step S
4).

At the time of learning, the student switches from the educational program window EPW to the learning application window LAW by using the button included in the remote controller RC which is always displayed on the foreground of the monitor 40 (step S5), and also uses this button. The learning application LA is activated (step S6). That is, FIG.
When the educational program window EPW is active as shown in (a), clicking the "To AutoCAD" button on the remote controller RC as shown in FIG. 8 (b) causes The educational program window EPW is hidden, the learning application window LAW (“AutoCAD” in this example) becomes active, and it becomes possible to actually perform drawing and the like in “AutoCAD”. The display of the "To AutoCAD" button of the remote controller RC shown in the figure is changed to the display of the "To CAD lesson" button as shown in FIG. 8D, and the reverse operation to that described above becomes possible.

Further, if necessary, the student uses the "return" button and the "next" button of the remote controller RC as shown in FIG. 9 to move the content 1 to the content before and after the content currently displayed. The unit can be moved (step S7).

Further, the student can move to any content of the entire educational program EP by using the "learning menu display" button of the remote controller RC as shown in FIG. 10 (step S8). That is, when the "learning menu display" button of the remote controller RC is used, as shown in FIG. 11, the "learning menu display" LMD, which is a pull-down menu for moving to any content of the entire educational program EP, is displayed in the educational program window. It is displayed at a specific position of the EPW, for example, the upper left part.

There are two types of pull-down menus in this "learning menu display" LMD: "Learning menu" pull-down menu (see Fig. 5) Function: You can move to the content in the same chapter; "Other courses" pull-down menu (Fig. 12 (c)
Function): You can move to another chapter.

As shown in FIG. 12 (a), when the screen of the "architectural drawing basic course first" is currently displayed on the monitor 40, the remote controller RC shown in FIG. 12 (b) is displayed.
Click the "Show learning menu" button in
As shown in FIG. 2C, the “other course” pull-down menu is displayed on the screen of the monitor 40.
As shown in (d), from the displayed "Other courses" pull-down menu, select "Architectural Drawing Basic Course No. 3
When “Time” is selected, a screen of “Architectural Drawing Basic Course Third Time” is displayed on the monitor 40, as shown in FIG.

Similarly, by clicking the "learning menu display" button and using the "learning menu" pull-down menu, it is possible to move to another content within the same chapter.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a startup screen of the educational program EP in the CAD course, which is displayed on the monitor 40 of the learning system LS of FIG. In this example, it is displayed in the educational program window EPW of the monitor 40 that there are two learning courses of the “architectural drawing basic course” button BC and the “architectural drawing master course” button MC according to the educational program EP.

In FIG. 13, when a student of the CAD course selects the "architectural drawing basic course" button BC, as shown in FIG. 14, the learning chapter selection screen for selecting the desired learning chapter is monitored. It is displayed in 40 educational program windows EPW. In this example, as the learning chapter selection screen, "Architectural drawing basic course first time" button BC1 to "Architectural drawing basic course twelfth time" button BC12 on the educational program window EPW of the monitor 40, and "from the last lesson last time" The Start button is displayed.

Here, in FIG. 14, when the student selects the "start from last last lesson" button, as shown in FIG. 15, a password input screen for starting from the content at the end of the previous time. Is displayed. Then, by inputting the keyword input last time in the “keyword” field, as shown in FIG. 16, the last lesson “architectural drawing basic course No. 3” taken.
A screen of "Time" is displayed on the monitor 40, and a lesson screen of "Method of commanding polygon size" is subsequently displayed as shown in FIG.

Next, the auxiliary function of self-learning using the educational program EP in the learning system LS of the present invention will be described.

4. Visual relaxation program (V
RP) Display Monitor 40 displays a program for visual relaxation (hereinafter referred to as “visual relaxation program” VRP) that is exhausted by learning after a certain time from the start of learning during self-learning using educational program EP. To do. 5. Recording and Reproduction of Learning Progression Position Since the learning program LP can complete the whole process by learning for a fixed time, it is generally divided into several times for learning. Therefore, the learning progress position at the time when one learning is completed is recorded in the storage device SD, and the information is called at a later date, so that the learning can be started from the content of the same learning program LP as the previous learning. In addition, by recording information from the storage device SD in a storage device (not shown) provided in a server connected by a communication network such as the Internet, it becomes possible to manage information of a plurality of users. Since the password and user ID for managing personal information are used for the information stored in the server, it is possible to obtain the same result at any time at any time in school or classroom using any terminal. Is. Further, by reusing this information, it becomes possible for a third party to grasp and teach the progress of individual learning.

6. Ability Test (PT) FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of the “ability test” PT by the learning system LS of FIG. Students can confirm their own understanding of learning by answering questions and tests during learning using the educational program EP. Then, similarly to the above-mentioned item “Recording and reproduction of learning progress position”, it becomes possible to grasp and teach the degree of understanding of individual learning by a third party.

7. Reward Based on the information obtained by the above-mentioned "ability test", the third person such as the manager gives some "reward" according to the student's performance, for example, a pass certificate or goods, so that the learner can learn. It can be configured to encourage motivation.

8. Bulletin board, chat Unlike the general classroom, etc., learning using the learning system LS of the present invention allows the learner to learn at any time and at any place according to his / her own schedule. This means that a person will conduct learning activities in isolation, and communication with students other than himself will be extremely reduced.

A "bulletin board" on the network is provided in order to make up for such lack of communication between students and to deepen the understanding of learning by exchanging information with other students.
Or "chat" can be configured to be used by using an internet browser or the like. Further, by using this function, it is possible to ask a question to the instructor or provider of the learning program EP through a bulletin board or a chat, and obtain an answer to a question from the instructor or a provider through the bulletin board or chat. .

9. Online Reservation of Courses At schools where a plurality of terminal devices are arranged to execute an educational program EP on a computer, students need to make reservations for classes in advance, but similar to the above item "Bulletin board, chat". It is possible to make a lecture reservation from any place using an internet browser or the like.

10. Learning Using Twin Monitors As described in the above item "Remote control function", switching between the educational program window EPW and the learning application window LAW can be performed by using the remote controller RC, but the computer main body 2 For learning in a twin monitor environment in which two monitors are connected, the educational program window EPW is displayed on one monitor.
, And the learning application window LAW can be displayed on the other monitor, and the two windows EPW and LAW can be referred to and used at the same time, so that more reliable learning is possible and Simplification is possible.

A program structure to which learning entertainment is added in order to promote learner's willingness to learn using the learning system LS according to the present invention will be described below by taking a CAD course as an example.

Entertainment Function Here, as an example of the entertainment function provided in the learning system LS of the present invention, entertainment in CAD learning will be described. Below, C
As an example of the entertainment function of the learning system LS of the present invention in AD learning, selectable drawing items and 3D simulation in the drawing process will be described.

A student taking a CAD course using the learning system LS of the present invention, based on the learning program LP displayed on the monitor 40 at the start of learning,
Select the item you want to draw from a number of selectable drawing items (eg, existing temples, buildings, buildings such as bridges, vehicles such as cars, ships, planes, etc.).

From the selected item, a part or part to be further drawn is selected.

When the drawing of the selected part or part is completed, the student automatically displays a 3D simulation of the part or part based on the completed drawing. It becomes possible to specifically understand such relationships.

By completing the drawing of each part and each part of the selected item one after another, displaying the state that the entire building is completed in 3D simulation to the students, monotonous CAD learning and entertainment It becomes possible to promote the students' motivation to learn by adding "."

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According to the present invention, the user of the educational support system can access and change the learning material and contents displayed on the display screen anytime, anywhere while looking at the display screen. Students can carry out various learning on demand.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment of a learning system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a display by a monitor in the learning system of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a remote controller displayed on the monitor of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a hint panel displayed on the monitor of FIG.

5 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a learning menu displayed in a learning application window of the monitor of FIG.

6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the learning system in FIG.

7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the remote controller displayed on the monitor of FIG.

FIG. 8 (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the remote controller displayed on the monitor of FIG.

8 (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the remote controller displayed on the monitor of FIG. 2.

FIG. 8 (c) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the remote controller displayed on the monitor of FIG.

FIG. 8 (d) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the remote controller displayed on the monitor in FIG.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the remote controller displayed on the monitor of FIG. 2.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the learning system in FIG.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the learning system in FIG. 1.

FIG. 12 (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the learning system in FIG.

FIG. 12 (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the learning system in FIG.

FIG. 12 (c) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the learning system in FIG.

FIG. 12D is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the learning system in FIG. 1.

12 (e) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the learning system in FIG. 1. FIG.

13 is a diagram showing an example of a start-up screen of an educational program displayed on the monitor of the learning system of FIG.

14 is a diagram showing an example of an activation screen of an educational program displayed on the monitor of the learning system of FIG.

15 is a diagram showing an example of a startup screen of an educational program displayed on the monitor of the learning system shown in FIG.

16 is a diagram showing an example of a lesson screen displayed on the monitor of the learning system of FIG.

17 is a diagram showing an example of a lesson screen displayed on the monitor of the learning system in FIG. 1 subsequent to the screen in FIG.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of an ability test by the learning system of FIG. 1.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Input device 20 computers 21 ports 22 CPU (Central Processing Unit) 23 Storage 30 External auxiliary storage 40 monitors

Continued front page    (72) Inventor Takanori Hiura             5-6-4 Hanabata, Adachi-ku, Tokyo             Within this coding F-term (reference) 2C028 AA00 BA01 BA02 BB04 BC01                       BC02 BC04 BD02 CA13                 5C064 BA01 BB10 BC18 BC23 BD02                       BD03 BD07 BD08                 5E501 AA01 AC01 BA05 FA06 FA45                       FB02    (54) [Title of Invention] Execute on-demand learning method, on-demand learning method, on-demand learning method                     A program for performing and a program for executing the on-demand learning method can be recorded                     Recording medium

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A display unit configured to display a first display screen for displaying a content of a predetermined program and a second display screen for displaying a specific tool, and the display unit. Controlling means for controlling, wherein the control means displays the second display screen on the front surface of the first display screen when the display means displays the second display screen, An on-demand learning system characterized by controlling the content of the predetermined program displayed on the first display screen by using the specific tool displayed on the second display screen. 2. The first display screen is configured to display the content of an education program that provides education using a computer that is the predetermined program,
The on-demand learning system according to claim 1, wherein the content of the educational program displayed on the first display screen includes at least one of a moving image and an explanatory diagram. 3. The specific tool displayed on the second display screen comprises operation control means for controlling progress and display of the content of the educational program displayed on the first display screen. The on-demand learning system according to claim 2, wherein: 4. The operation control means, a play button for playing the content of the educational program displayed on the first display screen, a stop button for stopping the content, and a pause for the content. At least one or two or more of a pause button for fast-forwarding the content, a fast-forward button for fast-forwarding the content, a rewind button for rewinding the content, and a button for advancing or rewinding the content unit of the content. The on-demand learning system according to claim 3, wherein the learning system is an on-demand learning system. 5. The second display screen is configured such that it can be arranged at an arbitrary position on the display means by an input means, and the second display screen is arranged. An on-demand learning system according to item. 6. The second display screen is configured such that it can be changed to a display state or a non-display state on the display unit by the input unit as necessary. The on-demand learning system according to claim 5. 7. The display means displays a fourth display screen for displaying reference data corresponding to the content displayed on the first display screen, if necessary. The on-demand learning system according to claim 1. 8. The tool displayed on the second display screen comprises a button for displaying on the display means a third display screen different from the first display screen. The on-demand learning system according to claim 1. 9. The on-demand learning system according to claim 8, wherein the third display screen is configured to display a learning application. 10. A step of displaying a first display screen for displaying contents of a predetermined program and a second display screen for displaying a specific tool, and a step of controlling the display means. In the controlling step, when the second display screen is displayed, the second display screen is displayed on the front surface of the first display screen and is displayed on the second display screen. An on-demand learning method, characterized in that the specific tool is used to control the content of the predetermined program displayed on the first display screen. 11. A step of displaying a first display screen for displaying a content of a predetermined program and a second display screen for displaying a specific tool, and a step of controlling the display means. In the controlling step, when the second display screen is displayed, the second display screen is displayed on the front surface of the first display screen and is displayed on the second display screen. A program for executing an on-demand learning method, characterized in that the specific tool is used to control the content of the predetermined program displayed on the first display screen. 12. A step of displaying a first display screen for displaying a content of a predetermined program and a second display screen for displaying a specific tool, and a step of controlling the display means. In the controlling step, when the second display screen is displayed, the second display screen is displayed on the front surface of the first display screen and is displayed on the second display screen. A recording medium capable of recording a program for executing an on-demand learning method characterized by controlling the content of the predetermined program displayed on the first display screen using the specific tool. .