JP2024013786A - Learning support program - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a learning support program that allows learners to easily and freely select areas they want to see and areas they want to hide from items displayed on a touch panel, and is suitable for memorization learning. A learning support program 10 is a computer program that displays a learning support screen on a touch panel 5 by being executed by a calculation device, and displays a plurality of first learning items 21 on a first display area 23 of the touch panel 5. learning matter display processing 11 that displays second learning matter 22 corresponding one-to-one to each element of first learning matter 21 on second display area 24 of touch panel 5; and displaying a rectangular mask 6 on touch panel 5. It has a mask display process 12 and a mask movement process 13 that detects the contact position on the surface of the touch panel 5 and moves the display position of the mask 6 in parallel in response to the movement of the contact position. [Selection diagram] Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a computer program for supporting learning such as memorization of English words.

Printed materials such as textbooks have been used since ancient times as teaching materials for learning. In learning, there are some matters where memorization is more important than developing thinking skills. In particular, it is necessary to memorize a large number of items, such as words in languages such as English and historical periods, and teaching materials suitable for memorization, such as vocabulary books, are used.

In addition to paper-based teaching materials, teaching materials using electronic devices such as computers have also been developed. For example, in Patent Document 1, a question, a confidence level, and a group of options are displayed in order from the top of the screen of a display device, and when a learner makes a selection, "correct answer" or "wrong answer" is displayed.

Patent Document 2 discloses a mask setting means for specifying concealment of a plurality of areas to be memorized and learned from text and figures displayed as a teaching material manuscript when editing teaching materials, and an answer area for each mask setting area specified to be hidden. and an answer setting means that selects an answer area and sets an answer from the selected answer area, and during memorization learning, determines an actual hidden area based on the information of the mask setting area and the answer area, and then hides the hidden area. A memorization learning system using a computer is described, which includes a masking means, an answering means for an operator to input an answer to a concealed area, and an answer displaying means for displaying an answer set in advance by an answer setting means. . Here, the area to be hidden by the mask is specified when editing the teaching material.

JP2015-22081 JP 2002-62792

Printed materials such as textbooks and vocabulary books are bulky and inconvenient to carry. Also, it is inconvenient to take it out of your bag, making it difficult to use it during your short free time. A learning support device that uses a mobile phone, such as the one disclosed in Patent Document 1, is convenient because it can be easily used anywhere. However, the learning support device disclosed in Patent Document 1 is a one-question-one-answer system, in which one question is displayed on the screen, and the answer to the question is selected from four options. Therefore, in order to learn a large number of items, the display on the screen is switched a number of times corresponding to the number of items. Moreover, the answer is to choose from a set of options, and it is not possible to implement a learning method that requires answering without any clues. This method is not suitable for learning a large amount of information in a short period of time, such as memorizing English words.

In the memorization learning system of Patent Document 2, an area specified by the editor of the teaching material is hidden by a mask, and the learner can only choose a learning method in which he answers the items hidden in that area. Learners themselves cannot freely specify hidden areas.

An object of the present invention is to provide a learning support program suitable for memorization learning in which a subject learner can easily and freely select an area to be viewed and an area to be hidden from items displayed on a touch panel.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the learning support program of the present invention is a computer program that displays a learning support screen on a touch panel by being executed by a calculation device,
a learning matter display process of displaying a plurality of first learning matters in a first display area of the touch panel, and displaying second learning matters corresponding one-to-one to each element of the first learning matters in a second display area of the touch panel;
Mask display processing that displays a rectangular mask on the touch panel,
It has a mask movement process that detects the contact position on the surface of the touch panel and moves the display position of the mask in parallel in response to the movement of the contact position.
In addition, a hide selection button is displayed on the touch panel for each combination of an element of the first learning matter and a corresponding element of the second learning matter, and when a touch on the hide selection button is detected, the corresponding first learning matter is A non-display selection process may be provided for not displaying the combination of the element and the element of the second learning matter on the touch panel.
Furthermore, the computer program may be installed in a server computer, executed by the server computer, and causes a learning support screen to be displayed on a touch panel of a mobile communication terminal connected to the server computer via a communication line.

Since the learning support program of the present invention displays a plurality of combinations of elements of the first learning matter and corresponding elements of the second learning matter on one screen, it can effectively provide information necessary for memorization. Masks can be automatically applied freely by operating the touch panel, and the areas you want to see or hide can be easily changed, effectively supporting memorization.

It is a conceptual diagram showing a learning support system. It is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a learning support program. It is a flowchart showing the operation of the learning support program. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a display of a class selection screen. FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a learning matter data structure. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a learning screen.

A mode for carrying out the invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing a learning support system. In the learning support system, a server computer 2 is connected to a communication line 3 such as the Internet, and is capable of transmitting and receiving information to and from a user terminal 4. As the user terminal 4, a mobile communication terminal such as a high-performance mobile phone terminal or a tablet terminal is used. This user terminal 4 includes a touch panel (contact screen) 5 that has a display function and a position input function that senses contact with a finger, touch pen, or the like. Here, a learning support program 10 is installed in the server computer 2, and by executing the learning support program 10 on the server computer 2, the server computer 2 functions as a learning support device 30.

The learning support program 10 includes a learning matter display processing section 11, a mask display processing section 12, and a mask movement processing section 13 as main components.

The learning matter display processing unit 11 displays a plurality of first learning matters 21 and second learning matters 22 corresponding one-to-one to each element of the first learning matters on the touch panel of the user terminal 4. A first display area 23 and a second display area 24 are formed on the screen, and the first learning matter 21 is displayed in the first display area 23, and the second learning matter 22 is displayed in the second display area 24. .

For example, in the case of learning English words, the first learning matter 21 can be an English word, and the second learning matter 22 can be a Japanese translation, that is, an explanation of the meaning in Japanese. Or conversely, the explanation of the meaning in Japanese may be the first learning matter 21, and the corresponding English word may be the second learning matter 22. In addition, we provide learning support for memorizing archaic words and memorizing eras by combining words from ancient Japanese with modern translations, historical facts from eras and years, etc., as combinations of 1st learning matter 21 and 2nd learning matter 22. The present invention can be applied to learning support for memorizing various learning contents.

The first display area 23 and the second display area 24 are each set to have a rectangular shape. These may be arranged horizontally or vertically. In the case of learning English words, it is preferable to display the first display area 23 on the left side of the touch panel 5 and display the second display area 24 on the right side thereof.

The mask display processing unit 12 displays the mask 6 on the touch panel 5. The mask 6 has a rectangular shape with a width equal to or slightly larger than the width of the second display section 24, and in the area of this mask 6, the contents to be displayed in the first display area 23 and the second display area 24, In other words, the first learning matter 21 and the second learning matter 22 become invisible. Further, it is preferable that the length in the direction perpendicular to the width (in this example, the length in the vertical direction) be approximately the same as that of the second display area 24 . In this case, when the mask 6 overlaps the second display area 24, the second display area 24 is completely hidden, and the first area 23 is completely visible. Note that the mask 6 is not limited to a perfect rectangular shape, and may have rounded corners.

When the touch panel is touched within the area where the mask 6 is displayed, the mask movement processing unit 13 is executed. The contact position is continuously read, and if there is a change in the contact position, the display position of the mask 6 is translated in parallel according to the amount of change. Thereby, the learner can freely move the display position of the mask 6 by operating the touch panel 5 with a finger or a touch pen, and can freely select the parts he or she wants to see and the parts he wants to hide.

Further explanation will be given based on examples. FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a learning support program. The learning support program 10 includes a learning matter display processing section 11, a mask display processing section 12, a mask movement processing section 13, a user authentication processing section 14, a class selection processing section 15, and a hidden item selection processing section 16. ing. In this embodiment as well, the learning support program 10 is installed on the server computer 2 in FIG. It may also be executed by sharing.

The server computer 2 is a computer operated by a person who provides learning support services using the learning support program 10. The user terminal 4 is a mobile communication terminal used by a learner who uses the learning support service provided by the learning support program 10, and has a communication function and a calculation processing function, such as a high-performance mobile phone terminal or a tablet terminal. This is a terminal equipped with a touch panel as a device. These are general-purpose devices that are already in widespread use, and learners can use terminals that they already own. Learners can connect to the server computer 2 via a communication line 3 such as the Internet. This connection and use of the learning support program 10 can be performed using a browsing function provided by a browser or SNS.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the learning support program. In using the learning support service, it is assumed that the learner has signed a contract with the learning support service provider in advance and registered as a user. When there is a connection from the user terminal 4 to the server computer 2, the user authentication processing section 14 is executed. For example, in the case of use through SNS, it is checked whether the learner is registered based on the account information on SNS, etc., and if registration is confirmed, the following processing is performed.

The class selection processing unit 15 is executed. First, the learning content is divided into broad categories called classes. This example is a teaching material for memorizing 500 English words, which is divided into five classes. 100 English words are registered in each category. When the class selection processing unit 15 is executed, a class selection screen is displayed on the touch panel of the user terminal 4. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the display of the class selection screen. This screen serves as a table of contents. Selection buttons from class 1 to class 5 are selected on the screen, and the user waits for the button to be touched with a finger or the like. When the user touches any of the selection buttons, a learning screen for the class corresponding to the selected button is displayed on the touch panel of the user terminal 4.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the learning matter data structure, and shows an example of learning matter data of a certain class. The learning material for one class is further divided into smaller sections. For example, 10 English words are grouped into one page, which is the appropriate number of words to display on one screen, and 10 pages constitute one class.

Each learning matter has at least first learning matter data FD and second learning matter data SD. In this example, the first learning matter data FD is English word data, and includes data on the spelling of one English word. Furthermore, part of speech data PS may also be included. Further, the second learning matter data SD is Japanese data corresponding to the English words of the first learning matter data. For example, the first learning matter data FD1 on the first page is "adopt" and the part-of-speech data PS1 is "action" indicating that it is a verb. On the other hand, the second learning matter data SD1 corresponding to this is "adopt, adopt."

In addition to the first learning matter data FD and the second learning matter data SD, non-display selection data ND may also be included. In FIG. 5, "display" and "non-display" are indicated, and may be specified by a numerical value such as "0" or "1". A combination of the first learning matter data FD, the second learning matter data SD, and the non-display selection data ND is taken as a unit of one learning matter, and 10 sets of these are collectively made into data for one page. Each page is also provided with page number data P.

When the learning matter display processing unit 11 is executed, the learning matter is displayed on the touch panel 5 of the user terminal 4. FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a learning screen. The first learning matter 21 is displayed by the first learning matter display process. In this example, a rectangular first display area 23 is set on the left side of the screen of the touch panel 5, and each element of the first learning matter 21 is arranged from top to bottom in this first display area 23. For example, when page 1 is selected, based on the first learning matter data FD1, FD2, etc. of page 1, "adopt", "affair", etc. will be displayed. When the second learning matter 22 is displayed by the second learning matter display process, a rectangular second display area 24 is set to the right of the first display area, and each of the second learning matters 22 is displayed in this second display area 24. The elements are displayed from top to bottom as "adopt, adopt", "incident, incident", etc. based on the second learning matter data SD1, SD2, etc.

The second learning items 22 corresponding to the elements of the first learning items 21 are arranged in vertical or horizontal alignment. As in this example, when the first display area 23 and the second display area 24 are placed on the left and right, the first second learning item is placed to the right of "adopt" in the first learning item 21. 22 "Adopt, Adopt" is displayed.

When the mask display processing unit 12 is executed, a mask is displayed on the touch panel 5 of the user terminal 4. The size and shape of the mask may be suitable as long as it is suitable for displaying the desired part and hiding the desired part, but it is preferable that the mask has the same shape as the second display area 24. In particular, it is preferable that its width be the same as the width of the second display area 24. Although it is preferably approximately rectangular, the corners may be rounded as in this example. Furthermore, the display inside the mask may be filled in with a single color, may be represented by a pattern, or may be made so that the user can select from a plurality of color and pattern patterns. In the area of this mask 6, the first learning matter 21 and the second learning matter 22 are not displayed and are in a "hidden" state.

The display position of the mask 6 is preferably such that it overlaps the second display area 24 as indicated by the broken line L when starting display of the selected page. As a result, all of the first learning items 21 are displayed, but all of the second learning items 22 are hidden, making it suitable for starting to study that page.

Furthermore, in this example, a non-display selection button 25 is displayed at the right end of the screen. A non-display selection button 25 is displayed for each combination of the first learning matter 21 and the second learning matter 22. By operating this non-display selection button 25, the first learning matter 21 and the second learning matter 22 in that column can be hidden. For example, by displaying the character "Kate" on the hidden selection button 25, the learner can select the hidden selection button 25 when he or she has determined that it is not necessary to display it because the learner has already memorized the learning matter. can be encouraged.

A page selection button 26 is displayed at the bottom of the screen. In this example, the number of pages is 10, so buttons numbered from 1 to 10 are provided corresponding to each page. The button indicating the current page is displayed in a different color or pattern than other numerical buttons.

When the learning screen is displayed, the learning support program 10 waits for the touch panel 5 to be touched. When the area in which the mark 6 is displayed is touched with a finger or a touch pen and the corresponding touch position information is received, the mask movement processing section 13 is executed. The learning support program continues to acquire contact location information. When a change in the contact position is detected, the display position of the mark 6 is moved in accordance with the change. For example, when a user places a finger on the touch panel and moves it downward, a change in the contact position of the finger is detected and the mark 6 is moved downward. As a result, the second learning matter 22, which has been hidden by the upper end of the mark 6, for example, "adopt, adopt," appears. If the user did not know this, they can learn the meaning of "adopt", and if they did know, they can confirm that their knowledge was correct.

The mask 6 may be movable both vertically and horizontally. When the user places his finger on the mask and moves it to the left, the mask movement processing unit 13 detects this movement from the contact position information and displays the mask 6 to move to the left. As a result, the first learning matter 21 is hidden and the second learning matter 22 is exposed. The user can think about the first learning matter 21 (spelling of English words) while looking at the second learning matter 22 (meaning in Japanese).

As described above, the user can freely change the position of the mask 6 by moving his finger in contact with the touch panel, and select the information he wants to see or hide. This is the same operation as placing a mask card in a printed book and changing its position with your finger, and is an intuitive and easy-to-understand learning method for users. Moreover, unlike paper cards, there is no need to worry about dropping or losing the card, making it easy to use. When the finger is released from the touch panel, the mask movement processing unit 13 stops processing, and the mask 6 continues to be displayed at the position corresponding to the last touched position.

When the display position of the non-display selection button 25 is touched while waiting for the touch panel 5 to be touched, the non-display item selection processing section 14 is executed. The first learning matter 21 and the second learning matter 22 corresponding to the touched non-display selection button 25 are no longer displayed on the touch panel. Further, the learning matter data shown in FIG. 5 is changed, and the non-display selection data ND corresponding to the selected non-display selection button 25 is set to "non-display" and this is stored. By not displaying learning items that have been memorized, only the items necessary for learning will be displayed on the touch panel, improving learning efficiency. Note that when the same page is displayed again, since "hidden" is recorded in the non-display selection data ND for the item for which non-display was selected, that learning item is not displayed.

When the display position of the page selection button 26 is touched, the learning matter display processing section 11 and the mask display processing section 12 are executed. Based on the learning matter data of the page specified by the page selection button 26, the first learning matter 21 and the second learning matter 22 are displayed on a touch panel, and a mask is also displayed at the position of the second display area. In this way, pages are switched.

A table of contents button 27 is also displayed on the learning screen. If this table of contents button 27 is touched, the class selection processing section 15 is executed and a class selection screen is displayed.

As described above, by executing the learning support program of the present invention, a learning support service suitable for memorization learning is provided. Learning can be done using small devices such as high-performance mobile phone terminals. Since many learning matters are displayed as a combination of the first learning matter 21 and the second learning matter 22, many learning matters can be learned in a short time. The display position of the mask can be moved freely using the touch panel, making it possible to effectively support learning suitable for memorization.

Up to now, an example has been described in which a learning support program is installed on a server computer and learning support services are provided to user terminals connected via a communication line. According to this, users can use learning support services without having to install applications on their terminals. In addition, those who provide learning support services can securely receive compensation by providing services to contracted users, and also ensure that intellectual property rights related to the content of learning materials are properly maintained. can be managed.

However, the learning support program can also be installed as an application on the user terminal and executed on the arithmetic device of the user terminal. In this case, it can be used without using a communication line.

1. learning support system
2. server computer
3. Communication line 4. User terminal5. Touch panel 6. Mask 10. Learning support program 11. Learning matter display processing unit 12. Mask display processing section 13. Mask movement processing section 14. User authentication processing unit 15. Class selection processing unit 16. Hidden item selection processing unit 21. 1st learning matter 22. Second learning matter 23. First display area 24. Second display area 25. Hide selection button 26. Page selection button 30. learning support device

Claims (3)

A computer program that is executed by a computing device to display a learning support screen on a touch panel,
a learning matter display process of displaying a plurality of first learning matters in a first display area of the touch panel, and displaying second learning matters corresponding one-to-one to each element of the first learning matters in a second display area of the touch panel;
Mask display processing that displays a rectangular mask on the touch panel,
A learning support program that has a mask movement process that detects the contact position on the surface of a touch panel and moves the display position of the mask in parallel in response to the movement of the contact position. When contact with the hidden selection button displayed on the touch panel is detected for each combination of the element of the first learning matter and the corresponding element of the second learning matter, the corresponding element of the first learning matter and the second learning matter The learning support program according to claim 1, further comprising a non-display selection process for not displaying a combination of elements on the touch panel. The learning support according to claim 1 or 2, which is a computer program that is installed on a server computer, executed by the server computer, and causes a learning support screen to be displayed on a touch panel of a mobile communication terminal connected to the server computer via a communication line. program.

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