JP2017215911A - Learning support system, learning support method, and server - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a learning support system capable of improving a learning motivation of a learner, a learning support method and a server.SOLUTION: The present invention relates to a learning support system 10 comprising a server 1 and at least one learner terminal 2 that are connected by a network N. The server 1 includes a control part 13 for applying a point to every learner based n a progress of learning of every learner, making every learner correspondent to a predetermined area in an entire area divided into multiple regions based on the point applied to every learner, and determining learner distribution. The at least one learner terminal 2 includes: a communication part 21 for receiving information relating to the predetermined area to which the learner is made correspondent, and the learner distribution from the server 1; and a display part 23 for displaying the predetermined area and the learner distribution together with the entire area.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a learning support system, a learning support method, and a server.

  Conventional correspondence education employs a mechanism in which a learner sends a submission by mail or the like, and a learning instructor corrects and returns the submission. In order to increase the learning motivation of the learner, conventionally, the motivation for learning has been aroused by a sticker or the like attached every time the learner finishes the task (for example, Non-Patent Document 1).

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  However, in distance learning, since a learner usually learns alone at home or the like, there is a possibility that the learner falls into loneliness and the learner's willingness to learn decreases.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention made in view of the above problems is to provide a learning support system, a learning support method, and a server capable of improving a learner's willingness to learn.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:
A learning support system comprising a server and at least one learner terminal connected via a network,
The server
Points are given to each learner based on the learning progress of each learner, and each learner is assigned to a predetermined area in the entire area divided into a plurality of areas based on the points given to each learner. A control unit for determining association and learner distribution;
With
The at least one learner terminal is
A communication unit that receives information on the predetermined area and the learner distribution associated with the self from the server;
Based on the information, a display unit that displays the predetermined area and the learner distribution together with the entire area;
It is characterized by providing.

A learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:
The plurality of regions are associated with an order,
The control unit assigns the points to the learner when the learner submits a submission, and each time the learner acquires a predetermined amount of points, the learner is placed in the next sequential area. Map learners,
The display unit displays the points owned by the display unit based on the information about the points received from the server.

A learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:
The display unit displays the total points acquired in the first predetermined period and the total points acquired in the second predetermined period different from the first predetermined period.

A learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:
The display unit displays the learner distribution by color.

A learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:
The display unit further displays related information associated with the predetermined area.

A learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:
Place names are associated with the plurality of areas, and the display unit displays the entire area with a map,
The related information is geographical information.

A learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:
The at least one learner terminal accepts a user operation on any one of the plurality of areas excluding the predetermined area, and determines whether the selected area is an area that has been passed so far. The display unit displays the related information associated with the selected area when it is determined based on the information related to the predetermined area and the area has been passed.

A learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:
The display unit displays a learner distribution of only learners within a predetermined range from the start date of attendance.

A learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:
The display unit displays information related to a learning progress speed.

The learning support method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:
A learning support method by a learning support system comprising a server and at least one learner terminal connected by a network,
The server is
Points are given to each learner based on the learning progress of each learner, and each learner is assigned to a predetermined area in the entire area divided into a plurality of areas based on the points given to each learner. Determining the association and learner distribution;
The at least one learner terminal is
Receiving the information related to the predetermined area and the learner distribution associated with the self from the server;
Displaying the predetermined area and the learner distribution together with the entire area based on the information;
It is characterized by providing.

The server according to an embodiment of the present invention is:
A server in a learning support system comprising a server connected by a network and at least one learner terminal,
A storage unit for storing point information relating to points to be given to the learner based on the learning progress of each learner;
Based on the points given to each learner, a control unit that associates each learner with a predetermined region in the entire region divided into a plurality of regions, and determines a learner distribution;
The information related to the predetermined area and the learner distribution to which the self is associated is transmitted to the at least one learner terminal, and the predetermined area and the learner distribution are displayed together with the entire area based on the information. A communication department;
It is characterized by providing.

  According to the learning support system, the learning support method, and the server according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to improve the learner's willingness to learn.

1 is a schematic diagram of a learning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the server of the learning assistance system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the user information in one Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the area | region information in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of the learner terminal of the learning support system concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of the home screen displayed on a learner terminal. It is an example of the progress condition screen displayed on a learner terminal. It is an example of the display screen at the time of selecting the plot of the waypoint of a progress screen. It is an example of the display screen at the time of selecting the plot of the unrouted place of a progress situation screen. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the server in one Embodiment of this invention.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below.

(Embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a learning support system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. A learning support system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a server 1 and a plurality of learner terminals 2a to 2c. Hereinafter, when the plurality of learner terminals 2a to 2c are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as a learner terminal 2. The server 1 and the plurality of learner terminals 2 are connected by a network N such as the Internet. In FIG. 1, three learner terminals 2 are shown for simplicity, but the number of learner terminals is not limited to this, and an arbitrary number of learner terminals 2 may be provided. Also good.

  The server 1 is an information processing device such as a server device managed by an operator of correspondence education, for example, and correspondence education is provided to learner terminals 2 held by correspondence education users (hereinafter referred to as learners). Provide services related to The learner terminal 2 is an information processing apparatus such as a tablet terminal, a smartphone, or a personal computer used by the learner, and executes a service provided from the server 1. In this way, the server 1 and the learner terminal 2 cooperate to provide a distance learning to a learner who has the learner terminal 2 and support learning.

  Here, an outline of learning support by the learning support system 10 according to the present embodiment will be described. In this system, when the learner performs an action such as learning and submitting an answer (hereinafter referred to as a learning action), the server 1 gives 1 point to the learner. That is, the server 1 gives points to each learner based on the learning progress (reach level) of each learner.

  The progress of learning is visualized in a format that advances the six pieces according to the annual points earned by the learner. Specifically, every time the learner acquires a predetermined amount of points (for example, 48 points), an object indicating the learner from the start area to the goal area among the entire areas divided into a plurality of areas. (Hereinafter also referred to as a piece) is advanced one area at a time. The learner can grasp the progress of his / her learning from the entire area displayed by the learner terminal 2 and the area where his / her piece is located (hereinafter also referred to as a predetermined area or the current location).

  In addition, the learner terminal 2 displays information of learners other than the self at the same time. Specifically, it is displayed so that the number distribution of other learners of the same grade in each area can be grasped. As a result, each learner can be aware of the existence of others and the feeling of loneliness is reduced. In addition, each learner understands the degree of attainment of other learners and uses a certain level of competition to improve learning motivation. Can be made.

  In the present embodiment, as an example, a case where each region is associated with a place name will be described. In this case, for example, the entire area corresponds to the map of Japan, and each area corresponds to 47 prefectures. For example, the starting area is Okinawa, and the goal area is Hokkaido. The learner terminal 2 displays a map of Japan, and the learner can grasp the progress of his / her learning by the prefecture where his / her piece is located.

  Next, each component of the learning support system 10 is demonstrated concretely.

(Configuration of server 1)
First, the server 1 will be described. FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the server 1. The server 1 includes a server communication unit 11, a server storage unit 12, and a server control unit 13. The server communication unit 11, the server storage unit 12, and the server control unit 13 are connected by a bus 14. The server 1 may be provided with a plurality of these constituent elements, and may be appropriately used according to each function of the server 1. Further, the server 1 itself may be constituted by a plurality of server devices.

  The server communication unit 11 is an interface that communicates with an external device wirelessly or by wire and transmits and receives information. In the present embodiment, the server communication unit 11 can transmit and receive information to and from the learner terminal 2 via the network N.

  The server storage unit 12 includes, for example, a primary storage device and a secondary storage device, and stores various information and programs necessary for providing and controlling correspondence education. For example, the server storage unit 12 stores information related to the learner (hereinafter referred to as “learner information”) and information related to a predetermined area with which the learner is associated (hereinafter referred to as “region information”).

(Learner information)
The learner information includes arbitrary information unique to each learner. In the present embodiment, the learner information includes, for example, a learner ID, a school year, a learning start date, an annual acquisition point, a monthly acquisition point, and a region ID, as shown in FIG. In other words, each learner ID is associated with a school year, a start date of attendance, an annual acquisition point, a monthly acquisition point, and a region ID.

  The learner ID is information that can uniquely identify the learner. The school year is the learner's enrollment stage. The attendance start date is the date on which the learner started attending correspondence course materials (courses).

  The annual earned points are the total number of points earned by the learner in the current year. The value is reset to 0 every year. The annual earned points correspond to the total points earned during the first predetermined period of the present invention. The first predetermined period is not limited to one year and may be longer or shorter than one year. For example, the first predetermined period may be half a year.

  Monthly earned points are the total number of points earned by the learner in the current month. The value is reset to 0 every month. The monthly earned points correspond to the total points earned in the second predetermined period of the present invention. The second predetermined period is not limited to one month and may be longer or shorter than one month. For example, the first predetermined period may be 2 months. Here, in the present embodiment, the monthly acquisition points are acquisition points related only to learning for the month. For example, points related to learning for the next month learned in advance are not included. Similarly, points related to last month's learning are not included. That is, the monthly acquisition points are numerical values representing the progress of learning for the month. By setting the monthly acquisition points in this way, monthly target management is facilitated. In addition, by limiting to the points related to the learning for the month, the learning material to be worked on in a certain month is learned in the month (for example, the April issue is a learning habit in April) Can be made.

  The area ID is information that can uniquely identify the area, and a predetermined area associated with each learner is specified by the area ID included in the learner information. For example, in FIG. 3, a learner with a learner ID “U001” is associated with an area with an area ID “R006”.

(Region information)
The area information includes arbitrary information unique to each area. In the present embodiment, the area information includes an area ID, an area name, an order, the number of learners, an evaluation of the number of learners, and related information, for example, as shown in FIG. That is, each area ID is associated with a geographical name, the number of learners, the evaluation of the number of learners, and related information. The area information is provided for each learner's grade. The area information shown in FIG. 4 is area information for second graders.

  The area name is information indicating the name of each area. In the present embodiment, each area corresponds to 47 prefectures, so the area name is the prefecture name.

  The order is information indicating a route (route for advancing a piece) that determines a predetermined area to which each learner is associated. In the present embodiment, the learner's pieces are advanced from the start Okinawa Prefecture (region ID: R001) to the goal Hokkaido (region ID: R047) in the order from 1 to 47.

  The number of learners is information on the number of learners associated with each area.

  The evaluation of the number of learners is information determined based on the number of learners associated with each area. For example, the evaluation of the number of learners indicates whether the number of people in each area is large or small, and can be a three-level value of “low”, “medium”, and “high”. When the evaluation is performed in three stages, the evaluation is “less” when the evaluation is less than the first threshold (for example, 100 people). Moreover, when it is more than a 1st threshold value and less than a 2nd threshold value (for example, 300 people), evaluation is set to "medium." When the value is equal to or greater than the second threshold, the evaluation is “frequent”. Note that the values of the first threshold value and the second threshold value are only examples, and may be appropriately adjusted according to the overall parameter. Although the number of learners is evaluated in three stages, the present invention is not limited to this. There may be two stages or four or more stages.

  The related information is arbitrary related information unique to each area. In this embodiment, it is geographical information of each prefecture.

  The server control unit 13 includes a dedicated or general-purpose processor. The server control unit 13 controls the operation of the entire server 1. For example, the server control unit 13 transmits and receives information via the network N by the server communication unit 11. Further, the server control unit 13 stores the learner information and the region information described above in the server storage unit 12. The server control unit 13 performs various processes. Hereinafter, various processes will be specifically described.

  The server control unit 13 gives points to each learner based on the learning progress of each learner. Specifically, when the learner performs a learning action such as learning and submitting an answer or the like, the server control unit 13 gives at least one point to the learner. The server control unit 13 updates the annual acquisition points and the monthly acquisition points associated with the learner ID of the learner who has performed the learning action, and stores them in the server storage unit 12. The number of points to be given varies depending on the type of learning action.

  The server control unit 13 associates each learner with a predetermined area based on the points given to each learner. Specifically, the server control unit 13 updates the area ID included in the learner information every time the learner acquires a predetermined amount of points (for example, 48 points). The server control unit 13 updates the area ID indicating the predetermined area in the order of the area information from the start area (Okinawa Prefecture, area ID: R001) to the goal area (Hokkaido, area ID: R047). . For example, when the learner who acquired 0 points per year has acquired 48 points, the server control unit 13 assigns the predetermined area to be associated with the learner from Okinawa prefecture (area ID: R001) in order 1 to 2 It is updated to Kagoshima Prefecture (area ID: R002) and stored in the server storage unit 12. Further, when the learner has acquired 48 points (when the annual earned points are 96 points), the predetermined area associated with the learner is assigned from the Kagoshima prefecture with the order 2 (area ID: R002) to the order 3 It is updated to Miyazaki Prefecture (area ID: R003) and stored in the server storage unit 12. In this way, the server control unit 13 updates the learner's current location to the next region each time the learner acquires a predetermined amount of points.

  In addition, when the area ID of the learner information is updated, the server control unit 13 updates the updated area information related to the grade of the learner. Specifically, the server control unit 13 updates the number of learners associated with each area of the area information. Thus, the server control unit 13 updates the number of learners associated with each region in real time. Further, when the number of learners in the region information is updated, the server control unit 13 determines the number of learners for each region. Specifically, the server control unit 13 compares the number of learners in each area after the update with the first threshold value and / or the second threshold value, and has three levels of “low”, “medium”, or “high”. Determine which evaluation of the value of. Based on the determination result, the server control unit 13 updates the evaluation of the number of learners included in the area information and stores it in the server storage unit 12.

  In addition, the server control unit 13 uses the server communication unit 11 to obtain information related to the number of acquired points of the learner related to the information request, the associated predetermined area, and the learner distribution based on the information request from the learner terminal 2. Transmit to terminal 2. The information request includes information for identifying the learner (for example, a learner ID), and the server control unit 13 is based on the learner ID and the like, and a predetermined area in which the number of learner points and the learner are associated with each other The information concerning is identified and transmitted. The learner distribution is a distribution of learning progress of all learners of the same grade. The information related to the learner distribution is information for evaluating the number of learners in each region.

(Configuration of learner terminal 2)
Next, the learner terminal 2 will be described. FIG. 5 shows a block diagram of the learner terminal 2. The learner terminal 2 includes a terminal communication unit 21, a terminal storage unit 22, a display unit 23, an input unit 24, and a terminal control unit 25. The terminal communication unit 21, the terminal storage unit 22, the display unit 23, the input unit 24, and the terminal control unit 25 are connected by a bus 26.

  The terminal communication unit 21 is an interface that communicates with an external device wirelessly or by wire and transmits and receives information. In the present embodiment, the terminal communication unit 21 can transmit and receive information to and from the server 1 via the network N.

  The terminal storage unit 22 includes, for example, a primary storage device and a secondary storage device, and stores various information provided from the server 1 and programs necessary for information processing. For example, the terminal storage unit 22 stores an application for learning related to distance learning (hereinafter also referred to as a learning application). The learning application can be acquired from a predetermined distribution server via the network N, for example. The operation according to the present embodiment of the learner terminal 2 is realized in a state where the learning application is executed (activated).

  The display unit 23 is a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display, and can display various screens.

  The input unit 24 is an input interface including a touch panel provided integrally with the display unit 23, for example, and can accept operations such as a learner's tap on the learner terminal 2 (hereinafter also referred to as user operations). is there.

  The terminal control unit 25 includes a dedicated or general-purpose processor. The terminal control unit 25 controls the operation of the entire learner terminal 2. For example, the terminal control unit 25 transmits and receives information via the network N by the terminal communication unit 21. Further, the terminal control unit 25 executes (starts) the learning application in accordance with the learner's operation.

  The terminal control unit 25 performs various information processing. Hereinafter, various information processing will be specifically described.

  For example, the terminal control unit 25 causes the display unit 23 to display the home screen of the learning application. FIG. 6 shows an example of a home screen displayed on the learner terminal 2 of the learner (learner ID: U001). The home screen includes various menus 30, a learning menu 31, a message area 32, and a point display area 33.

  The various menus 30 include, for example, “Every Study Advanced”, “Learning Calendar”, “Proposed Interview”, “Grading Ranking”, “Information Plaza”, and the like, and each content is displayed when the learner performs a user operation. Transition to the screen. That is, when there is a user operation on these various menus 30, the terminal control unit 25 causes the display unit 23 to display a corresponding content screen.

  The learning menu 31 is a menu for selecting a learning material, a subject, a unit, and the like that the learner learns on the learner terminal 2. When there is a user operation on the learning menu 31, the terminal control unit 25 causes the display unit 23 to display learning materials, practice questions, and the like. In addition, the terminal control unit 25 receives a user operation related to an answer to a practice question or the like through the input unit 24. Further, the terminal control unit 25 receives a user operation related to answer submission by the input unit 24. In this way, the learner learns on the learner terminal 2 and performs learning actions such as answer submission.

  The message area 32 is an area for displaying messages from teachers, parents, and operators of correspondence education.

  The point display area 33 is an area for displaying monthly earned points. The learner can easily grasp the current progress of learning by checking the area. The point display area 33 can be transitioned to a progress screen where the learning progress can be grasped in detail by tapping. When there is a user operation on the point display area 33, the terminal control unit 25 displays a progress status screen on the display unit 23.

  The progress screen includes the current learner distribution. When there is a user operation on the point display area 33, the terminal control unit 25 transmits an information request to the server 1, and relates to the number of acquired points of learners, a predetermined area associated with learners, and the learner distribution. Information is received from the server 1.

  Based on the information received from the server 1, the terminal control unit 25 causes the display unit 23 to display the number of acquired points of the learner, the entire region, the predetermined region, and the learner distribution. The progress information screen includes such information. That is, the terminal control unit 25 presents such information by causing the display unit 23 to display a progress status screen.

FIG. 7 shows an example of the progress situation screen displayed on the display unit 23 of the learner terminal 2. The progress screen shown in FIG. 7 shows that monthly learner point information 41, annual earned point information 42, entire area 43, areas 44 _{1 to} 44 _N , plots 45 _{1 to} 45 _N , and learners correspond to each other. And an object 46 (frame 46) indicating the given area (current location). The progress situation screen shown in FIG. 7 is a screen displayed to the learner whose learner ID is U001.

  The monthly earned point information 41 is information related to the learner's monthly earned points displayed based on the information received from the server 1. The annual earned point information 42 is information relating to the learner's annual earned points displayed based on the information received from the server 1.

As shown in FIG. 7, the entire area 43 and the areas 44 _{1 to} 44 _N are displayed in the form of a map of Japan and a prefecture, respectively. Plots 45 _{1 to} 45 _N are displayed in association with the areas 44 _{1 to} 44 _N , respectively. The information for displaying the entire area 43 and each of the areas 44 _{1 to} 44 _N may be transmitted to the learner terminal 2 by the server 1 each time the progress status screen is displayed, or the terminal of the learner terminal 2 in advance. You may memorize | store in the memory | storage part 22. FIG.

The plots 45 _{1 to} 45 _N are objects that are displayed in different patterns based on the information related to the learner distribution, that is, the evaluation of the number of learners in each region. The terminal control unit 25 displays the learner distribution on the display unit 23 using the plot pattern. As described above, in the present embodiment, the learner distribution is not simply displayed based on the number of people, but based on the evaluation determined based on the number of people. By simply displaying, the learner can easily understand the learner distribution. In addition, since the detailed number of people is not displayed, it is possible to relieve the feeling of loneliness by feeling the existence of other learners who learn together in an individual learning place at home without competing more than necessary.

The display of the plots 45 _{1 to} 45 _N may be color-coded based on the evaluation of the number of learners in each region and displayed by color. For example, if the evaluation is “many”, the plot is red. If the evaluation is “medium”, the plot is yellow. When the evaluation is “low”, the plot is blue. The color is not limited to red, yellow, and blue, and may be any color.

  A predetermined area (current location: Saga Prefecture) associated with a learner is indicated by an object 46. Note that the display method of the predetermined area is not limited to this, and the color of the predetermined area may be changed to another area. Or you may show by highlighting, such as making the boundary line showing a predetermined area thick.

  Further, the progress situation screen shown in FIG. 7 includes related information 47 associated with a predetermined area. In FIG. 7, related information 47 related to the predetermined area Saga is displayed. As shown in FIG. 7, for example, geographical information (for example, photographs and text information “Saga Prefecture is one of the prefectures facing the Ariake Sea. The Ariake Sea is famous for“ tidal flats ”. I live. ”) Is displayed. The related information 47 may be transmitted to the learner terminal 2 by the server 1 when the progress status screen is displayed on the learner terminal 2 or stored in the terminal storage unit 22 of the learner terminal 2 in advance. Also good.

  Furthermore, the progress situation screen shown in FIG. 7 includes point information 48 related to the effort prize. The effort award is a special point given by submitting a specific assignment. The special points can be exchanged separately for prizes and the like, and can be used as learning goals. The point information 48 is transmitted from the server 1 to the learner terminal 2 when the progress screen is displayed on the learner terminal 2.

  In the progress screen shown in FIG. 7, when a plot other than the current location is selected by a user operation (for example, when tapped), the screen transitions to a predetermined transition screen. When the learner selects a plot of a region that has been routed so far, the screen transitions to a screen that displays related information of the region. On the other hand, when a plot of a region where the learner has never passed is selected, a predetermined message is displayed. The terminal control unit 25 of the learner terminal 2 causes the display unit 23 to display related information of the region when detecting a user operation that selects a plot of the region that the learner has been through so far. On the other hand, when the learner detects a user operation that selects a plot in a region that has not been passed through, a predetermined message is displayed on the display unit 23. For example, the current location of the learner whose learner ID is “U001” is R006 (Saga Prefecture). Therefore, when a plot of Nagasaki Prefecture (Region ID: R005) is selected from Okinawa Prefecture (Region ID: R001), which is a region that has been routed so far, the related information of these regions is displayed. The terminal control unit 25 determines whether or not the area has been passed through, for example, based on the value of the area ID of the current location. That is, the learner terminal 2 accepts a user operation on any one of the plurality of areas excluding the predetermined area, and determines whether or not the selected area is an area that has been passed so far. Judgment is made based on information (region ID). As described above, the learner terminal 2 makes a new inquiry to the server 1 by determining whether the selected region is a routed region using the information related to the predetermined region already received from the server 1. Therefore, the response time to the user operation can be shortened. Further, since no new inquiry is made to the server 1, the consumption of communication resources can be reduced.

  FIG. 8 is a transition screen when a plot indicating Kumamoto Prefecture is tapped. Kumamoto Prefecture (area ID: R004) is an area where the learner has been through. Therefore, on the transition screen shown in FIG. 8, related information 47b associated with the selected region (Kumamoto Prefecture) is displayed. In this way, if it is an area that has been passed once, related information can be displayed by selecting a plot of the area.

  On the other hand, FIG. 9 is a transition screen when a plot indicating Tokyo (area ID: R035) is tapped. The transition screen shown in FIG. 9 is a transition screen when a plot indicating Tokyo is tapped. Tokyo is an area where learners have never been through. Therefore, in the transition screen shown in FIG. 9, a predetermined message is displayed by the pop-up window 49. The predetermined message is, for example, “I have not been to this prefecture yet, so I have not seen it yet”.

  Next, the operation of the server 1 of the learning support system 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, the server control unit 13 determines whether a learning action has been performed (step S10). If there is a learning action, the learner's points are updated (step S20). That is, the server control unit 13 updates the annual acquisition points and monthly acquisition points associated with the learner ID of the learner who has performed the learning action, and stores them in the server storage unit 12.

  Subsequently, the server control unit 13 determines whether or not the learner has acquired a predetermined amount of points (step S30). Each time the learner acquires a predetermined amount of points (for example, 48 points), the server control unit 13 updates the area ID included in the learner information and updates the current location (step S40).

  Subsequently, when the area ID of the learner information is updated, the server control unit 13 updates the number of learners associated with each area of the area information (step S50). And it returns to step S10 and repeats the process of step S10 to step S50. When the server control unit 13 receives an information request from the learner terminal 2, the server control unit 13 transmits, to the learner terminal 2, information related to a predetermined area and learner distribution associated with learners related to the information request. Therefore, the learner terminal 2 can obtain real-time learner distribution information and display the progress screen on the display unit 23.

  As described above, according to the learning support system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, points are given based on the learning progress of the learner, and the progress of the self and other learners It is displayed in association with the area in the format. Therefore, it is possible to advance learning while having fun as a game, and it is possible to create an environment where students can learn together with other learners and to improve learners' willingness to learn.

  Moreover, according to the learning support system 10 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, the acquisition point of a learner is displayed. The number of points required to advance the learner's piece to the next area can be easily confirmed. Thus, since the result of one's own effort becomes a numerically visible form, the learner's willingness to learn can be further improved.

  Moreover, according to the learning support system 10 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, the total point acquired in the 1st predetermined period (year) and the total point acquired in the 2nd predetermined period (month) are displayed. Therefore, for example, it is possible to grasp the progress status more objectively, such as grasping the progress status of self-learning in the short-term span simultaneously with the long-term span, and the learner's willingness to learn can be further improved.

  Moreover, according to the learning support system 10 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, the relevant information of the predetermined area | region with which self was matched is displayed. For example, the related information is geographical information, and the learner can enjoy the learning of geography as well as grasping the progress, and the learner's willingness to learn can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the area information includes order information, and the path for determining the predetermined area to which each learner is associated (the path for advancing the piece) is specified. However, the determination of the path is not limited to this. . For example, any of the regions adjacent to the predetermined region of the learner (adjacent prefecture of the current location) may be selected. In this case, since each learner's piece progresses differently, the learner distribution is displayed in the form of a histogram, for example. That is, the horizontal axis displays the number of points earned annually and the vertical axis displays the histogram of the number of people. The position to which the user belongs is also shown on the histogram. Thereby, it is possible to objectively grasp the progress of self-learning.

  In this embodiment, the learner's piece is advanced in accordance with the number of points earned per year, and the earned points are reset to 0 every year. For this reason, although the difference of acquisition points arises by the start date of attendance in the year when the course starts, the difference in acquisition points disappears when the year is changed, and a decrease in learning motivation can be suppressed. There may be a case where the difference in the number of acquired points depending on the start date is too large. In such a case, for example, in the same school year, a learner distribution of only learners whose start date is within a predetermined range (for example, within a predetermined number of months) may be displayed. By limiting the display range of the learner distribution in this way, in the displayed learner distribution, it is possible to reduce the difference in the number of acquired points due to the learning start date, and to suppress the decrease in learning motivation. Further, information related to the progress of learning may be displayed on the learner terminal 2. For example, “X people have been overtaken today” or the like may be displayed on the progress screen. Or you may display the increase rate of the number of acquisition points (at least one of an annual acquisition point and a monthly acquisition point) as information regarding progress speed. By doing so, it is possible to suppress a decrease in learning motivation.

  Note that a message exchange function (so-called SNS function) between learners (including a guardian, an administrator, and a lecturer) may be provided on the home screen shown in FIG. For example, a function of inputting a comment such as “It was difficult to solve the problem” and transmitting it to a predetermined destination, a function of easily replying with a “congratulations” button, or the like may be provided. With this function, it is possible to foster an environment where learners can learn together. The message destination (viewer) can be set to one person or a plurality of persons (group), and the address may be a learner who has been registered as a friend in advance. By doing this, you can foster an environment where friends can learn together. Moreover, it is good also as a group of several learners matched with the same area | region. In this case, since messages are exchanged with learners having the same progress, messages with high empathy can be exchanged. The destination of the message is not limited to the above, and any learner (for example, a group of all learners) may be the destination. It should be noted that a reply to the sent message may be made only by a reply button such as the “congratulations” button or the “like” button. It is also possible to exchange messages using message stamps such as “Let's study now!” And “I'll do my best” stamps. In this way, by providing a restriction that allows replying only by a reply button and a message stamp, it is possible to prevent message exchange from interfering with learning. Moreover, since it can connect with other learners etc. gently, it can be conscious of the existence of others and can reduce a feeling of loneliness.

  When the object 46 on the progress screen shown in FIG. 7 is selected by a user operation, the number of learners associated with the area and the rank of the person in the area may be displayed. Thereby, a learner's present order | rank can be grasped | ascertained and learning motivation can be improved by raising a learner's competitive consciousness.

  In the present embodiment, the case where each region is associated with 47 prefectures is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, each area may be an old place name of an old Japan map (Sengoku period, Edo period). It may also be a US state on the US map. It may also be a country on the world map. The station name of the railway (Eurostar, Malay Railway, Amtrak) may be used. Alternatively, it may be Tokaido, Route 66 or the like. In addition, it may be a periodic table, constellations, ruins, Nobel Prize winners, etc.

  It should be noted that the contents of each area (Sokuroku stage) may be changed according to the learner's grade. For example, each area may be a municipality, a prefecture, and a country in the world where the learner lives, for the first grader, the second grader, and the third grader, respectively. Moreover, it is good also as biological evolution, food chain, and fixed point observation history tours (currently Nihonbashi, Tokyo → 20 years ago → 70 years ago → 100 years ago, etc.). Or each area | region may be a mountainous area. For example, Mt. Takao → Okuhotaka → Mt.

  In the present embodiment, when the learner performs a learning action, the server control unit 13 assigns at least one point to the learner. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, questions that are difficult to answer than usual may be given, and additional points (hereinafter referred to as bonus points) may be awarded when all questions are answered within a predetermined time. Alternatively, bonus points may be awarded when a special question (a particularly difficult question) can be answered. Bonus points may be 2 points or more. In this case, a reaching point where only a bonus point acquirer can proceed may be provided. In other words, an area one point ahead of the goal area (Hokkaido in the present embodiment) may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, points are given according to the progress of learning, and the learner's progress is indicated by a region in a bilateral format. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A method of acquiring a target according to the number of points may be used. For example, depending on the number of points, it may be possible to put an insect in a cage, or put a mineral in a treasure box. Similarly to the above, the related information of the acquisition target is displayed so that the related information can be learned. Further, when bonus points are acquired, a rare value target (such as an endangered species) may be acquired.

  Although the present invention has been described based on the drawings and examples, it should be noted that those skilled in the art can easily make various modifications and corrections based on the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be noted that these variations and modifications are included in the scope of the present invention. For example, the functions included in each means, each step, etc. can be rearranged so that there is no logical contradiction, and a plurality of means, steps, etc. can be combined or divided into one. .

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Learning support system 1 Server 11 Server communication part 12 Server storage part 13 Server control part 14 Bus 2 Learner terminal 21 Terminal communication part 22 Terminal storage part 23 Display part 24 Input part 25 Terminal control part 26 Bus 30 Various menus 31 Learning menu 32 Message area 33 Point display area 41 Monthly earned point information 42 Annual earned point information 43 Overall area 44 Each area 45 Plot 46 Object (piece)
47, 47b Related information 48 Point information 49 Pop-up window

Claims (11)

A learning support system comprising a server and at least one learner terminal connected via a network,
The server
Points are given to each learner based on the learning progress of each learner, and each learner is assigned to a predetermined area in the entire area divided into a plurality of areas based on the points given to each learner. A control unit for determining association and learner distribution;
With
The at least one learner terminal is
A communication unit that receives information on the predetermined area and the learner distribution associated with the self from the server;
Based on the information, a display unit that displays the predetermined area and the learner distribution together with the entire area;
A learning support system. The plurality of regions are associated with an order,
The control unit assigns the points to the learner when the learner submits a submission, and each time the learner acquires a predetermined amount of points, the learner is placed in the next sequential area. Map learners,
The learning support system according to claim 1, wherein the display unit displays a point owned by the display unit based on information about the point received from the server.   The learning support system according to claim 2, wherein the display unit displays the total points acquired in the first predetermined period and the total points acquired in the second predetermined period different from the first predetermined period.   The learning support system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the display unit displays the learner distribution by color.   The learning support system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the display unit further displays related information associated with the predetermined area. Place names are associated with the plurality of areas, and the display unit displays the entire area with a map,
The learning support system according to claim 5, wherein the related information is geographical information.   The at least one learner terminal accepts a user operation for any one of the plurality of areas excluding the predetermined area, and determines whether the selected area is an area that has been passed so far. 7. The display according to claim 5, wherein the display unit displays the related information associated with the selected area when the area is a transited area. Learning support system.   The learning support system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the display unit displays a learner distribution of only learners within a predetermined range from the start date of attendance.   The learning support system according to claim 1, wherein the display unit displays information related to a learning progress speed. A learning support method by a learning support system comprising a server and at least one learner terminal connected by a network,
The server is
Points are given to each learner based on the learning progress of each learner, and each learner is assigned to a predetermined area in the entire area divided into a plurality of areas based on the points given to each learner. Determining the association and learner distribution;
The at least one learner terminal is
Receiving the information related to the predetermined area and the learner distribution associated with the self from the server;
Displaying the predetermined area and the learner distribution together with the entire area based on the information;
A learning support method comprising: A server in a learning support system comprising a server connected by a network and at least one learner terminal,
A storage unit for storing point information relating to points to be given to the learner based on the learning progress of each learner;
Based on the points given to each learner, a control unit that associates each learner with a predetermined region in the entire region divided into a plurality of regions, and determines a learner distribution;
The information related to the predetermined area and the learner distribution to which the self is associated is transmitted to the at least one learner terminal, and the predetermined area and the learner distribution are displayed together with the entire area based on the information. A communication department;
Comprising a server.

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