JP2023161472A - Program, method, information processing apparatus, and system - Google Patents

Abstract

To allow students to efficiently use educational software.SOLUTION: A program is to be executed by a computer equipped with a processor and a memory. The program makes the processor execute the steps of: accepting a request to use educational software from a first terminal operated by a teacher; requesting the teacher who operates the first terminal, which has transmitted the request to use, to fill out terms of service; activating a right to use the educational software for the teacher when the teacher agrees to the terms of service; and providing functions of the educational software to a second terminal operated by a student to whom the teacher has shared the right to use the software in response to a request from the second terminal.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

The present disclosure relates to a program, a method, an information processing device, and a system.

In recent years, there has been an educational model in which teaching materials are provided online. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a technology in which students and teachers access class materials stored in a server from terminal devices to teach classes using the class materials.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2002-023600

When teaching materials are provided online, for example, students who are users start using the service after agreeing to the terms of use. However, if only students who have agreed to the terms of use can use the service, it may take some time and effort to start using the service.

The purpose of the present disclosure is to allow students to use educational software efficiently.

This is a program to be executed by a computer including a processor and a memory. The program includes a step of causing the processor to accept a request to use the educational software from a first terminal operated by a teacher, and a step of requesting the teacher operating the first terminal that has sent the use request to input the terms of use. and the teacher agrees to the terms of use, the step of enabling the teacher the right to use the educational software, and responding to a request from a second terminal operated by a student to whom the teacher has shared the right to use the software. and providing functions of the educational software to the second terminal.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to have students use educational software efficiently.

1 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a system 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the terminal device 10 shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a server 20. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a data structure of a user information table 2021. FIG. It is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the server 20 when a teacher registers to use educational software. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a display example of a display 141 of the terminal device 10. FIG. It is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the server 20 when a teacher or student uses educational software. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a display example of a display 141 of the terminal device 10. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the basic hardware configuration of a computer 90. FIG.

Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same parts are given the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed descriptions thereof will not be repeated.

<Summary>
The system according to this embodiment provides educational software to teachers or students. For example, the system receives consent from a teacher to terms of use for educational software. The system allows students to whom a teacher has shared usage rights to use educational software for which the teacher has accepted terms of use. As a result, when a teacher uses educational software in class, students can use the educational software without any problems.

In this embodiment, a teacher means a person in charge of education at an educational facility. In this embodiment, the term "teacher" is used, but terms such as "teacher" or "lecturer" may also be used. Student means a person receiving education at an educational institution. In this embodiment, the term "student" is used, but terms such as "student" may also be used.

<1 Configuration diagram of the entire system>
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the system 1. As shown in FIG. The system 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes, for example, a terminal device 10 and a server 20. The terminal device 10 and the server 20 are communicatively connected via a network 80, for example.

Although FIG. 1 shows an example in which the system 1 includes three terminal devices 10, the number of terminal devices 10 included in the system 1 is not limited to three. The number of terminal devices 10 included in the system 1 may be any number as long as it is two or more.

Although FIG. 1 shows an example in which the system 1 includes one server 20, the number of servers 20 included in the system 1 is not limited to one. The server 20 may be composed of a plurality of servers depending on the functions it has. Further, the server 20 may be, for example, a collection of a plurality of devices. How to allocate the multiple functions required to realize the server 20 according to this embodiment to one or more pieces of hardware will be determined based on the processing capacity of each piece of hardware and/or the specifications required of the server 20. It can be determined as appropriate.

The terminal device 10 shown in FIG. 1 is, for example, an information processing device operated by a teacher or a student. The terminal device 10 operated by a teacher is, for example, an example of a first terminal, and the terminal device 10 operated by a student is, for example, an example of a second terminal. The terminal device 10 is realized by, for example, a stationary PC (Personal Computer), a laptop PC, or the like. The terminal device 10 may be realized by a mobile terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet. Further, the terminal device 10 may be a wearable terminal such as an HMD (Head Mount Display). The hardware configuration of the terminal device 10 operated by the teacher may be the same as, for example, the hardware configuration of the terminal device 10 operated by the student, or may be different.

The terminal device 10 includes a communication IF (Interface) 12, an input device 13, an output device 14, a memory 15, a storage 16, and a processor 19. The input device 13 is a device (for example, a touch panel, a touch pad, etc.) for receiving input operations from a user. The output device 14 is a device (display, speaker, etc.) for presenting information to the user.

The server 20 is, for example, an information processing device that manages educational software.

The server 20 is realized, for example, by a computer connected to the network 80. As shown in FIG. 1, the server 20 includes a communication IF 22, an input/output IF 23, a memory 25, a storage 26, and a processor 29. The input/output IF 23 functions as an interface with an input device for receiving input operations from a user and an output device for presenting information to the user.

Each information processing device is composed of a computer including an arithmetic unit and a storage device. The basic hardware configuration of the computer and the basic functional configuration of the computer realized by the hardware configuration will be described later. Regarding each of the terminal device 10 and the server 20, explanations that overlap with the basic hardware configuration of the computer and the basic functional configuration of the computer, which will be described later, will be omitted.

<1.1 Terminal device configuration>
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the terminal device 10 shown in FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the terminal device 10 includes a communication section 120, an input device 13, an output device 14, an audio processing section 17, a microphone 171, a speaker 172, a camera 160, and a position information sensor 150. , a storage section 180, and a control section 190. Each block included in the terminal device 10 is electrically connected by, for example, a bus or the like.

The communication unit 120 performs processing such as modulation/demodulation processing for the terminal device 10 to communicate with other devices. The communication unit 120 performs transmission processing on the signal generated by the control unit 190, and transmits the signal to the outside (for example, the server 20). The communication unit 120 performs reception processing on a signal received from the outside, and outputs the signal to the control unit 190.

The input device 13 is a device for a user operating the terminal device 10 to input instructions or information. The input device 13 is realized, for example, by a touch-sensitive device 131, etc., into which an instruction is input by touching an operation surface. When the terminal device 10 is a PC or the like, the input device 13 may be realized by a reader, a keyboard, a mouse, or the like. The input device 13 converts an instruction input from a user into an electrical signal, and outputs the electrical signal to the control unit 190. Note that the input device 13 may include, for example, a reception port that receives electrical signals input from an external input device.

The output device 14 is a device for presenting information to a user operating the terminal device 10. The output device 14 is realized by, for example, a display 141 or the like. The display 141 displays data according to the control of the control unit 190. The display 141 is realized by, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display, or the like.

The audio processing unit 17 performs, for example, digital-to-analog conversion processing of audio signals. The audio processing unit 17 converts the signal provided from the microphone 171 into a digital signal, and provides the converted signal to the control unit 190. Furthermore, the audio processing section 17 provides an audio signal to the speaker 172. The audio processing unit 17 is realized, for example, by a processor for audio processing. The microphone 171 receives a voice input and provides a voice signal corresponding to the voice input to the voice processing unit 17. The speaker 172 converts the audio signal provided from the audio processing unit 17 into audio and outputs the audio to the outside of the terminal device 10 .

The camera 160 is a device that receives light with a light receiving element and outputs it as a photographic signal.

The position information sensor 150 is a sensor that detects the position of the terminal device 10, and is, for example, a GPS (Global Positioning System) module. A GPS module is a receiving device used in a satellite positioning system. The satellite positioning system receives signals from at least three or four satellites, and detects the current position of the terminal device 10 equipped with a GPS module based on the received signals. The location information sensor 150 may detect the current location of the terminal device 10 from the location of a wireless base station to which the terminal device 10 connects.

The storage unit 180 is realized by, for example, the memory 15, the storage 16, etc., and stores data and programs used by the terminal device 10. The storage unit 180 stores user information 181, for example.

The user information 181 includes, for example, information regarding the user who uses the terminal device 10. The information regarding the user includes, for example, the user's name, age, address, date of birth, telephone number, email address, and the like.

The control unit 190 is realized by the processor 19 reading a program stored in the storage unit 180 and executing instructions included in the program. The control unit 190 controls the operation of the terminal device 10. The control unit 190 functions as an operation reception unit 191, a transmission/reception unit 192, and a display control unit 193 by operating according to a program.

The operation reception unit 191 performs processing for accepting instructions or information input from the input device 13. Specifically, for example, the operation reception unit 191 receives instructions or information input from the touch-sensitive device 131 or the like.

Further, the operation reception unit 191 receives an image input from the camera 160. Specifically, for example, the operation reception unit 191 receives photographic data taken by the camera 160.

Further, the operation reception unit 191 receives audio information input from the microphone 171. Specifically, for example, the operation reception unit 191 receives audio data input from the microphone 171 and converted into digital data by the audio processing unit 17.

The transmitting/receiving unit 192 performs processing for the terminal device 10 to transmit and receive data with an external device such as the server 20 according to a communication protocol. Specifically, for example, the transmitting/receiving unit 192 transmits an instruction input from a user or various acquired information to the server 20. Further, the transmitting/receiving unit 192 receives information provided from the server 20. The information provided by the server 20 includes, for example, information regarding the terms of use when using the educational software or information regarding the educational software. The terms of use are a collection of rules for the use of educational software.

The display control unit 193 controls the output device 14 to display a predetermined image to the user. For example, the display control unit 193 controls the display 141 to display the terms of use provided by the server 20 to the teacher as the user. The display control unit 193 also controls the display 141 to display images related to the educational software to the teacher or student as the user.

<1.2 Functional configuration of the server>
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the server 20. As shown in FIG. 3, the server 20 functions as a communication section 201, a storage section 202, and a control section 203.

The communication unit 201 performs processing for the server 20 to communicate with external devices.

The storage unit 202 includes, for example, a user information table 2021.

The user information table 2021 is a table that stores information regarding teachers who have accepted the terms of use of the educational software. Details will be described later.

The control unit 203 is realized by the processor 29 reading a program stored in the storage unit 202 and executing instructions included in the program. The control unit 203 functions as a reception control module 2031, a transmission control module 2032, an issuance module 2033, and an execution module 2034 by operating according to a program.

The reception control module 2031 controls the process by which the server 20 receives signals from an external device according to a communication protocol.

The transmission control module 2032 controls the process by which the server 20 transmits a signal to an external device according to a communication protocol.

The issuing module 2033 controls the process of issuing the right to use the educational software to a user who desires to use the educational software. For example, the publishing module 2033 sends the terms of use of the educational software to a teacher as a user who has requested use of the educational software. If the teacher agrees to the terms of use, the issuing module 2033 issues the right (usage right) to use the educational software to the teacher.

The right to use the educational software is, for example, a URL for accessing a website where the educational software is executed. The right to use the educational software may be, for example, a predetermined code. A website on which educational software is executed can be accessed by multiple people at the same time.

Execution module 2034 executes the educational software and provides functionality of the educational software. For example, when the execution module 2034 receives a request from a user (teacher or student) who has the right to use educational software to execute the educational software, the execution module 2034 executes the function of the requested educational software to the requesting user. Provide to. Specifically, for example, when a user (teacher or student) specifies a URL for accessing a website for providing functions of predetermined educational software, the execution module 2034 directs the user to the website. Allow access to the site. The execution module 2034 allows not only teachers who have agreed to the terms of use but also students to access the website without agreeing to the terms of use. The execution module 2034 provides the functionality of the educational software to the user at the accessed website.
The execution module 2034 provides functions to each user in parallel when multiple users who have usage rights request the use of the educational software at the same time.

<2 Data structure>
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the data structure of information stored by the server 20. Note that FIG. 4 is an example, and does not exclude data not described.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the data structure of the user information table 2021. The user information table 2021 shown in FIG. 4 is a table that uses the user ID as a key and has columns such as name, age, address, date of birth, e-mail address, facility, registration date, usage information, URL, etc. . The user information table 2021 may include a column for storing occupation.

The user ID is an item that stores an identifier for uniquely identifying a user. The user ID is set, for example, when a user is registered. Name is an item that stores the user's name. Age is an item that stores the user's age. Address is an item that stores the location where the user lives. The date of birth is an item that stores the date on which the user was born. E-mail address is an item that stores the user's e-mail address.

Facility is an item that stores information regarding the facility where the user works as a teacher. The information regarding the facility may be the address of the facility, or a name that uniquely represents the facility. The facility is, for example, an educational facility including a school. Educational facilities include, for example, vocational schools, museums, observatories, community centers, martial arts halls, gymnasiums, literature museums, libraries, support schools, cram schools, and the like. The registration date is an item that stores the date of registration by the user. The usage information is an item that stores information regarding the educational software that the user desires to use. The URL is an item that stores information regarding usage rights. In FIG. 4, a case is described in which a URL for accessing a website where the educational software is executed is set as the usage right.

<3 Operation>
The operation of the server 20 in the system 1 will be explained.

(Registration for use by teachers)
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the server 20 when a teacher registers to use educational software.

First, a teacher as a user operates the terminal device 10 and requests the server 20 to use the educational software.

In step S11, the server 20 receives a request to use the educational software transmitted from the terminal device 10 operated by the teacher.

In step S12, the control unit 203 uses the issuing module 2033 to request the terminal device 10 to accept the terms of use. Specifically, for example, the issuing module 2033 requests the terminal device 10 to input necessary information. In accordance with the request, the teacher requests the input of information such as name, age, address, date of birth, e-mail address, name of the facility where he or she works, and the educational software he/she requests to use. When necessary information is input from the teacher, the issuing module 2033 stores the input information in the user information table 2021. For example, when the input information is stored in the user information table 2021, the issuing module 2033 issues a user ID to the teacher who inputted the information, and stores the issued user ID in the user information table 2021.

After storing the data, the issuing module 2033 causes the terminal device 10 to display the terms of use and a form for inputting consent to the terms of use. Specifically, for example, the issuing module 2033 transmits to the terminal device 10 data regarding the terms of use and data regarding a form for inputting whether or not the agreement is accepted. The issuing module 2033 may transmit to the terminal device 10 a URL for accessing a website where the terms of use and a form for inputting consent to the terms of use are displayed.

The terminal device 10 causes the display 141 to display the terms of use and a form for inputting consent to the terms of use. The teacher checks the terms of use, and if there is no problem with the content, inputs into the terminal device 10 that he or she agrees to the terms of use.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a display example of the display 141 of the terminal device 10. In FIG. 6, the display 141 displays a display 1411 representing the terms of use, an accept button 1412 for inputting acceptance, and a cancel button 1413 for inputting disapproval. The teacher confirms the contents of the terms of use written in the display 1411, and if there is no problem with the contents, presses the accept button 1412.

In step S13, the server 20 accepts consent to the terms of use transmitted from the terminal device 10 operated by the teacher.

In step S14, the control unit 203 causes the issuing module 2033 to issue the right to use the educational software to the teacher who has accepted the terms of use. Specifically, for example, the issuing module 2033 issues a URL for accessing a website where the educational software is executed to a teacher who has accepted the terms of use. When issuing the usage right, the issuing module 2033 stores information regarding the issued usage right in the user information table 2021.

The issuing module 2033 may, for example, present to the teacher that the issued usage rights will allow the student to use the educational software. Specifically, the issuing module 2033 causes the terminal device 10 to display, for example, that students can also use the educational software by using the issued URL.

Note that the timing at which the usage rights are issued is not limited to after acceptance of the terms of use. The right to use may be granted along with the terms of use, and the right to use may become effective upon acceptance of the terms of use.

(Use of educational software by teachers or students)
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the server 20 when a teacher or student uses educational software.

First, the teacher deploys the issued usage rights to the students. Specifically, for example, the teacher conveys the issued URL to the students taking the teacher's lecture.

When using the educational software, the teacher or student uses the issued license to request the server 20 to use the educational software. Specifically, for example, a teacher or a student operates the terminal device 10, specifies the issued URL from a web browser, and accesses the website where the educational software is executed. At this time, the teacher or student may execute the application installed on the terminal device 10 and specify a URL within the executed application to execute the educational software.

In step S21, the server 20 receives a request to use the educational software using the usage right, transmitted from the terminal device 10.

In step S22, the control unit 203 uses the execution module 2034 to provide the requester with information regarding the educational software to which usage rights have been granted. Specifically, for example, the execution module 2034 executes the educational software on a website accessed by the specified URL, and provides the function of the executed educational software to the requester.

The execution module 2034 provides the functions of the educational software not only to teachers who have agreed to the terms of use but also to students who have not agreed to the terms of use without having to agree to the terms of use. When providing the functionality of the educational software to the student, the execution module 2034 may present to the student that the teacher has agreed to the terms of use. The teacher's consent to the terms of use may be indicated by a message displayed on the terminal device 10, or may be notified by voice from the terminal device 10.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a display example of the display 141 of the terminal device 10. In FIG. 8, the display 141 displays a display 1414 indicating that the teacher has agreed to the terms of use, and an OK button 1415 for inputting confirmation of the display. The student confirms the contents of display 1414 and presses OK button 1415.

As described above, in the embodiment described above, the server 20 receives a request to use educational software from the terminal device 10 operated by a teacher. The control unit 203 of the server 20 uses the issuing module 2033 to request the teacher who operates the terminal device 10 that has transmitted the usage request to input the terms of use. The publishing module 2033 enables the right to use the educational software to the teacher once the teacher agrees to the terms of use. The control unit 203 uses the execution module 2034 to provide functions of the educational software to the terminal device 10 operated by the student in response to a request from the terminal device 10 operated by the student to whom the teacher has shared the right to use the software. . As a result, if the teacher agrees to the terms of use, students who have shared rights with the teacher will be able to use the educational software.

Educational software may include data (for example, image data, etc.) for which the software provider wishes to impose certain restrictions on use. Therefore, it is desirable to set terms of use. On the other hand, it takes a lot of effort to request consent from all students who use educational software. In this embodiment, teachers who use educational software in classes, lectures, etc. only need to agree to the terms of use, and students can also use the educational software, which reduces the effort required when using educational software. It becomes possible to suppress the

Therefore, according to the system 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to have students use the educational software efficiently.

Further, in the embodiment described above, the execution module 2034 provides the functions of the educational software without requiring the student to agree to the usage rules. As a result, if the teacher agrees to the terms of use, students who have shared rights with the teacher can use the educational software without checking the terms of use.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, when the right to use the educational software is enabled for the teacher, the issuing module 2033 presents to the teacher that the student can also use the educational software by using the right to use the educational software. . This clarifies the teacher's actions for getting students to use the educational software.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the student uses the educational software, the execution module 2034 uniquely identifies the teacher who has shared the right to use the software with the student, and indicates that the teacher has agreed to the terms of use. do. This allows students to be more careful in their use of the software.

Further, in the above embodiment, the execution module 2034 provides the functions of the educational software to the terminal device 10 operated by the authenticated student. This allows the execution module 2034 to keep track of students who use the educational software.

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the execution module 2034 identifies students based on authentication, and manages the use of the educational software for each identified student. This allows the execution module 2034 to understand how students are using the educational software.

Further, in the above embodiment, the execution module 2034 manages the progress of the curriculum using educational software for each identified student. This allows the execution module 2034 to grasp the progress of learning and the level of understanding for each unit for each student.

<Modified example>
In the above embodiment, a case has been described in which the student can immediately receive the functions of the educational software by using usage rights. In other words, a case has been described in which when a student accesses a shared URL, the student can use the functions of the educational software executed on the website specified by the URL. However, student authentication may be performed when the student uses the educational software.

For example, when there is a usage request from a student, the execution module 2034 requests input of user information registered in advance. The user information includes, for example, a predetermined ID and password. The execution module 2034 compares the information input by the user with the user information registered in advance. When the user information is entered correctly, the execution module 2034 approves the user and allows the approved user to use the educational software. The execution module 2034 determines authorized users and manages use of the educational software by the identified users. That is, the execution module 2034 stores in the storage unit 202 how far each user has progressed in the curriculum provided by the educational software. Therefore, the execution module 2034 can manage learning progress for each user. Therefore, the teacher can grasp the progress of learning for each user.

In the above embodiment, the control unit 203 may cause the issuing module 2033 to not permit use of the educational software if the user is not a person related to education (a teacher). Specifically, the issuing module 2033 may not permit use of the educational software depending on the facility to which the teacher belongs. For example, if the "facility" input by the user is not an educational facility, the issuing module 2033 does not permit use of the educational software. This makes it possible to encourage the use of educational software for educational purposes.

Further, the issuing module 2033 may not permit use of the educational software depending on the user's occupation. For example, the issuing module 2033 does not permit use of educational software if the "occupation" input by the user is not an education-related occupation. At this time, the storage unit 202 stores education-related occupations in advance. This makes it possible to encourage the use of educational software for educational purposes.

<4 Basic hardware configuration of the computer>
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the basic hardware configuration of the computer 90. The computer 90 includes at least a processor 91, a main storage device 92, an auxiliary storage device 93, and a communication IF 99 (interface). These are electrically connected to each other by a bus.

The processor 91 is hardware for executing a set of instructions written in a program. The processor 91 includes an arithmetic unit, registers, peripheral circuits, and the like.

The main storage device 92 is for temporarily storing programs and data processed by the programs. For example, it is a volatile memory such as DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory).

The auxiliary storage device 93 is a storage device for storing data and programs. Examples include flash memory, HDD (Hard Disc Drive), magneto-optical disk, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, semiconductor memory, and the like.

The communication IF 99 is an interface for inputting and outputting signals for communicating with other computers via a network using a wired or wireless communication standard.

The network is composed of various mobile communication systems constructed using the Internet, LAN, wireless base stations, and the like. For example, the network includes 3G, 4G, 5G mobile communication systems, LTE (Long Term Evolution), a wireless network (for example, Wi-Fi (registered trademark)) that can be connected to the Internet through a predetermined access point, and the like. When connecting wirelessly, communication protocols include, for example, Z-Wave (registered trademark), ZigBee (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), and the like. In the case of a wired connection, the network includes a network that is directly connected using a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable or the like.

Note that the computers 90 can be virtually realized by distributing all or part of each hardware configuration to a plurality of computers 90 and interconnecting them via a network. In this way, the concept of the computer 90 includes not only the computer 90 housed in a single housing or case, but also a virtualized computer system.

<Basic functional configuration of computer 90>
The functional configuration of the computer realized by the basic hardware configuration of the computer 90 shown in FIG. 9 will be described. The computer includes at least functional units of a control section, a storage section, and a communication section.

Note that the functional units included in the computer 90 can also be implemented by distributing all or part of each functional unit to a plurality of computers 90 interconnected via a network. The computer 90 is a concept that includes not only a single computer 90 but also a virtualized computer system.

The control unit is realized by the processor 91 reading out various programs stored in the auxiliary storage device 93, loading them into the main storage device 92, and executing processing according to the programs. The control unit can implement a functional unit that performs various information processing depending on the type of program. Thereby, the computer is realized as an information processing device that performs information processing.

The storage unit is realized by a main storage device 92 and an auxiliary storage device 93. The storage unit stores data, various programs, and various databases. Further, the processor 91 can secure a storage area corresponding to the storage section in the main storage device 92 or the auxiliary storage device 93 according to the program. Further, the control unit can cause the processor 91 to execute processing for adding, updating, and deleting data stored in the storage unit according to various programs.

A database refers to a relational database, which is used to manage data sets called tabular tables, which are structurally defined by rows and columns, in relation to each other. In a database, a table is called a table, a table column is called a column, and a table row is called a record. In a relational database, you can set and associate relationships between tables.

Usually, each table has a column set as a key to uniquely identify a record, but setting a key to a column is not essential. The control unit can cause the processor 91 to add, delete, or update records to a specific table stored in the storage unit according to various programs.

The communication unit is realized by a communication IF 99. The communication unit realizes a function of communicating with other computers 90 via a network. The communication unit can receive information transmitted from other computers 90 and input it to the control unit. The control unit can cause the processor 91 to execute information processing on the received information according to various programs. Further, the communication unit can transmit information output from the control unit to another computer 90.

Although several embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, these embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. It can be performed. These embodiments and their modifications are included within the scope and gist of the invention as well as within the scope of the invention described in the claims and its equivalents.

<Additional notes>
The matters explained in each of the above embodiments are additionally described below.
(Additional note 1)
A program to be executed by a computer including a processor and a memory, the program includes the steps of causing the processor to receive a request to use educational software from a first terminal operated by a teacher; A step of requesting a teacher who operates a terminal to input the terms of use, a step of enabling the teacher to use the educational software once the teacher agrees to the terms of use, and a step of enabling the teacher to use the educational software. A program for providing functions of the educational software to a second terminal in response to a request from a second terminal operated by a student with shared rights.
(Additional note 2)
A program described in (Appendix 1) that provides the functions of the educational software without requiring the student to agree to the terms of use in the step of providing the functions of the educational software.
(Additional note 3)
In the accepting step, it is confirmed whether the person requesting the use of the educational software is a person related to education, and in the enabling step, if the person requesting the use of the educational software is not a person related to education, the educational software is Programs described in (Appendix 1) or (Appendix 2) that do not enable the right to use the software.
(Additional note 4)
When the right to use the educational software is enabled for the teacher, the processor executes the step of indicating to the teacher that the educational software can also be used by the students using the right to use it (Appendix 1) to ( A program described in any of Appendix 3).
(Appendix 5)
In the step of providing educational software functionality, when a student uses the educational software, uniquely identify the teacher who has shared the right to use it with the student and indicate that the teacher has agreed to the terms of use. The program according to any one of (Appendix 1) to (Appendix 4).
(Appendix 6)
In the step of providing the functions of the educational software, the program according to any one of (Appendix 1) to (Appendix 5) provides the functions of the educational software to the second terminal operated by the authenticated student.
(Appendix 7)
The program according to appendix 6, which causes the processor to execute the steps of identifying students based on authentication and managing the use of educational software for each identified student.
(Appendix 8)
In the step of managing the use of educational software, the program according to appendix 7 manages the progress of a curriculum using educational software for each identified student.
(Appendix 9)
A method executed by a computer comprising a processor and a memory, the processor receiving a request to use educational software from a first terminal operated by a teacher, and operating the first terminal that sent the request to use the educational software. prompting the teacher to enter the terms of use, and once the teacher agrees to the terms of use, enabling the teacher to use the educational software; and sharing the right to use from the teacher. and providing functions of the educational software to the second terminal in response to a request from the second terminal operated by the student.
(Appendix 10)
An information processing device comprising a control unit and a storage unit, the control unit receiving a request to use educational software from a first terminal operated by a teacher, and operating the first terminal that transmitted the use request. steps to prompt teachers to enter the terms of use and, once the teacher agrees to the terms of use, enable the teacher to use the educational software and share the rights with the teacher. an information processing apparatus that performs the steps of: providing functions of educational software to a second terminal in response to a request from a second terminal operated by a student who has received the instruction;
(Appendix 11)
A means for accepting a request to use educational software from a first terminal operated by a teacher, a means for requesting the teacher operating the first terminal that sent the use request to input the terms of use, and a means for the teacher to input the terms of use. If you agree to the above, you will be provided with a means to enable the teacher to use the educational software, and a means to enable the teacher to use the educational software in response to a request from a second device operated by a student to whom the teacher has shared the right to use the software. A system comprising means for providing functions of educational software.

1...System 10...Terminal device 12...Communication IF
120... Communication unit 13... Input device 131... Touch sensitive device 14... Output device 141... Display 15... Memory 150... Position information sensor 16... Storage 160... Camera 17... Audio processing unit 171... Microphone 172... Speaker 180... Memory Unit 19...Processor 190...Control unit 20...Server

Claims (11)

A program for causing a computer including a processor and a memory to execute, the program causing the processor to:
accepting a request to use the educational software from a first terminal operated by a teacher;
requesting a teacher who operates the first terminal that has transmitted the usage request to input terms of use;
activating the right to use the educational software for the teacher if the teacher agrees to the terms and conditions;
A program that causes the second terminal to provide functions of the educational software in response to a request from a second terminal operated by a student to whom the right to use the software is shared by the teacher. 2. The program according to claim 1, wherein in the step of providing the functions of the educational software, the functions of the educational software are provided without requiring the student to agree to usage rules. In the accepting step, it is confirmed whether the person who requested the use of the educational software is a person related to education;
2. The program according to claim 1, wherein in the enabling step, the right to use the educational software is not enabled if the person who requested the use of the educational software is not a person related to education. When the right to use the educational software is enabled for the teacher, the processor executes the step of presenting to the teacher that the educational software can also be used by students using the right to use. The program according to claim 1. In the step of providing the functionality of the educational software, when the student uses the educational software, the teacher who has shared the usage rights with the student is uniquely identified, and the teacher agrees to the terms of use. 2. The program according to claim 1, which presents the fact that 2. The program according to claim 1, wherein in the step of providing the functions of the educational software, the functions of the educational software are provided to a second terminal operated by the authenticated student. 7. The program according to claim 6, causing the processor to execute the steps of identifying students based on authentication and managing use of educational software for each identified student. 8. The program according to claim 7, wherein in the step of managing the use of the educational software, progress of a curriculum using the educational software is managed for each identified student. A method implemented in a computer comprising a processor and a memory, the processor comprising:
accepting a request to use the educational software from a first terminal operated by a teacher;
requesting a teacher who operates the first terminal that has transmitted the usage request to input terms of use;
activating the right to use the educational software for the teacher if the teacher agrees to the terms and conditions;
and providing functions of the educational software to the second terminal in response to a request from a second terminal operated by a student to whom the teacher has shared the right to use the software. An information processing device comprising a control section and a storage section, the control section comprising:
accepting a request to use the educational software from a first terminal operated by a teacher;
requesting a teacher who operates the first terminal that has transmitted the usage request to input terms of use;
activating the right to use the educational software for the teacher if the teacher agrees to the terms and conditions;
An information processing apparatus that performs the step of providing functions of the educational software to the second terminal in response to a request from a second terminal operated by a student who has shared the right to use the software with the teacher. means for accepting a request to use educational software from a first terminal operated by a teacher;
means for requesting a teacher who operates the first terminal that has transmitted the use request to input the terms of use;
means for activating the right to use the educational software for the teacher once the teacher agrees to the terms and conditions;
and means for providing functions of the educational software to the second terminal in response to a request from a second terminal operated by a student to whom the right to use the software has been shared by the teacher.