KR100980380B1 - Timer as a learning materials - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A timer as learning materials is provided to improve learning will and accomplishment sense which is used for measuring and increasing the skill for a subject. CONSTITUTION: A standard time setup unit(15) displays times which differently are set and also shows an added values of predetermined times through sequential switching. An operation and stopping unit(16) runs a timer and displays time difference between standard times by a second unit, and it stops the timer. A reset unit(17) initializes the timer.

Description

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The present invention relates to a timer, and more particularly, to constructing a textbook with a workbook, which is useful for measuring and reinforcing the ability of a subject and relates to a learning timer that can improve learning motivation and achievement.

Curriculum skills are measured by their ability to solve problems and how long it takes to solve them. In particular, the solving time is an important measurement factor in arithmetic and mathematics learning to learn principles and concepts through repetitive learning. Therefore, the standard time for solving such as 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, etc. may be suggested depending on the learning content or the difficulty of the problem.

In this case, the learner tries to solve the goal to achieve the standard time, and can evaluate the skills according to the achievement and design current and future learning goals and plans. And in this process, tools are needed to measure the time spent solving problems.

As a time measuring tool, a conventional stopwatch or timer can be used. The stopwatch is used, for example, as a way to start when the user starts solving a problem and stop when the solution is finished, comparing the presented standard time with the elapsed time. In addition, the timer operates by setting a time equal to the standard time, and when the time is reached, the timer is turned off to be used as a method of confirming whether or not the solve is completed in time.

It is true that the two tools above help measure time. However, the former can only know the time taken to start and end the problem solving, and there is a problem that cannot consider other matters such as whether the standard time given during the problem is exceeded. In addition, the latter has the disadvantage of being very cumbersome to set the time, and the difficulty of knowing how much time the pool has exceeded at the end. Therefore, these are not very suitable for learning.

On the other hand, timers have been applied to solving problems in digital devices, for example, Patent Publication No. 1987-5330, 'Electronic Entertainment and Learner'. This allows the use of a timer to solve the presented problem, where the timer determines the runtime of the problem. Technically, it is no different from the normal timer described above, and thus it can be seen that it is not very beneficial for learning.

On the other hand, a timer has been applied to problem solving using a computer network. Patent Publication No. 2001-54010 entitled 'Providing problems by individual member's ability using email and computers and learning time-limited problem solving using timer function' That's an example. The problem solving program here has a timer function. When the time limit arrives, the problem solving is automatically terminated and the answer sheet is sent as it is. In addition to the normal timer, this timer structure may not be able to end the solution eventually, and thus it is understood that it is not very useful for learning.

The present invention has been proposed to solve the above problems of the conventional time measuring means. In other words, even a "timer" requires a special design to be applied for learning. Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a timer that is easy and simple to operate, induces an interest in use, and is particularly effective for learning.

The learning timer according to the present invention includes a control circuit unit stored therein to control the entire operation of the timer, a casing including a display formed on the surface to display the minute and second (00:00), and formed on one surface of the casing. And an operation unit for operating the circuit unit and the display.

Here, the operation unit:

A standard time setting unit including two or more buttons to display differently set time, and to display the sum of each set time by sequential switching;

An operation / stop unit configured to operate a timer to display the decrease and the excess of the displayed standard time in seconds, and to stop the timer to display the remaining time or the exceeded time from the standard time;

A reset unit for initializing the timer;

It includes.

The "standard time" is provided by converting a learning content assigned to a problem or a problem group and a solving time for each difficulty level into a combination of symbols determined to correspond to each button of the setting unit.

According to the learning timer of the present invention, the buttons of the setting unit are configured to display differently set time, and when switched in turn, displays the summed time. On the other hand, the standard time is provided in a combination of symbols designated to correspond to each button. Therefore, the operation of the setting unit and the setting of the standard time using the same is made very easy, and there is an effect of providing interest in learning by inducing interest in use.

In addition, according to the learning timer of the present invention, during the timer operation, not only the decrease of the standard time but also the excess time are displayed in seconds, and the stop time is displayed to display the remaining time or the exceeded time from the standard time. Therefore, the user can easily determine whether his learning ability is sufficient or insufficient, if insufficient, etc. at a glance, and thus can design a learning goal or direction.

Features and effects of the invention described above or not described will become more apparent through the following description of the embodiments described with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 is an external view of a learning timer according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the circuit configuration of FIG. 1. Reference numeral 10 in the drawing represents a learning timer according to the invention.

Referring to the drawings, the learning timer 10 according to the present invention is stored in the control circuit unit 12 for controlling the overall operation of the timer, the digital display 13 is formed on the surface to display the minute (00:00) It includes a casing 11, the operation unit 14 is formed on one side of the surface of the casing 11 to operate the circuit unit 12 and the display 13. In this respect, it is no different from a normal timer having a circuit section, a display, an input section, and the like.

Here, the operation unit 14 includes a standard time setting unit 15, an operation / stop unit 16, and a reset unit 17. In the timer 10 of the present invention, these (15, 16, 17) Each performs a special operation.

The standard time setting unit 15 includes a plurality of buttons 15a-15d, and each of the buttons 15a-15d is configured to display a time set differently by switching on the display 13. When the buttons 15a-15d are sequentially switched, each set time of the switched buttons is summed and displayed. For reference, the button here includes all switchable means including a push button and a touch pad, and the operation / stop unit 16 and the reset unit 17 are also the same.

In this embodiment, the buttons 15a-15d are set in order of 2 minutes 30 seconds, 3 minutes 30 seconds, 4 minutes 30 seconds, and 6 minutes in turn. For example, when 15a is pressed, the display 13 displays 02:30, and when 15c is subsequently pressed, 4 minutes and 30 seconds are added up and displayed as 07:00. In this way, the standard time can be set and displayed on the display 13 by using the buttons 15a-15d of the setting unit 15.

Herein, the standard time is a symbol determined to correspond to each of the buttons 15a-15d of the setting unit 15 in a separate work sheet, and the time for solving the learning content and difficulty assigned to the problem or the problem group. Provided by converting to a combination of. In this case, it can be seen that the learning paper and the timer 10 of the present invention constitute a teaching material as a set. This will be described in more detail below.

1 and 2, the buttons 15a-15d are provided with symbols A, B, C, and D, respectively. 3, "B + C + D" is provided as a proper solving time for a specific problem group in the study paper 20. Accordingly, the buttons "15b, 15c, 15d" are pressed in sequence. Then, the time of 3 minutes 30 seconds, 4 minutes 30 seconds, and 6 minutes is summed and displayed on the display 13 as 14:00. In this way, the standard time is provided as a combination of symbols in the work sheet 20, and is displayed as a time in the timer 10.

The operation / stop unit 16 operates and stops repeatedly with one button, and operates the timer 10 to display the decrease and exceed in the standard time displayed on the display 13 in units of seconds. On the contrary, the timer 10 in operation is stopped to display the remaining time or the exceeded time. For example, if it is stopped before the end of standard time, the remaining time will be displayed, and if it is stopped after the end of standard time, the excess time will be displayed.

In the present invention, by not only reducing the standard time but also displaying the excess of the standard time, the learning level can be accurately identified and appropriate measures can be taken. More specifically, the end time is outputted when the standard time gradually decreases to 00:00, so that the end of the standard time is audibly recognized during the solving. In addition, the timeout increases gradually from 00:01, making it easy to check the degree of excess without additional calculation.

On the other hand, the time that is exceeded after the end of the standard time is to be displayed in a flashing expression, so that it is possible to visually clearly distinguish that the currently displayed time exceeds the standard time.

The reset unit 17 functions to initialize the timer 10. However, the reset unit 17 does not operate when the timer 10 is in operation, and operates only while the timer 10 is stopped. Therefore, even if the reset unit 17 is accidentally pressed while the timer 10 is in operation, the timer 10 is not initialized.

1 and 4, the following describes a process for a user to solve a problem using the learning timer 10 of the present invention.

First, the user looks at the learning sheet 20 and checks a symbol for setting a standard time given to a specific problem or problem group (S11). The symbol is any one of A, B, C, and D, or a combination of two or more. Then, each button 15a-15d of the setting unit 15 of the timer 10 presses the button corresponding to the symbol. If the symbols are plural, the corresponding plurality of buttons are sequentially pressed (S12).

Then, the timer 10 displays the time set for the first switched button on the display 13 (S13), and then determines whether the button is added and switched to a plurality (S14), and if swinging to the plurality, the set button is set. By further adding up the time (S15), the problem solving time is displayed on the display 13 as minutes and seconds (00:00) (S16).

Thereafter, when the user presses the operation / stop unit 16, the timer 10 operates (S17). While the user is solving the problem, the timer 10 operates to generate a terminating sound when the standard time gradually decreases and reaches 00:00, and to display on the display 13 the time which is subsequently increased.

After the user has solved the problem, the timer 10 is stopped by pressing the operation / stop unit 16 again (S18). Then, the remaining time or the time exceeded from the standard time initially set by the setting unit 15 is displayed. For example, if the set standard time is before 00:00, the remaining time will be displayed (S19), and after that time is exceeded (S20). This can be an important basis for understanding the user's learning ability. Finally, the reset unit 17 is pressed to initialize the timer 10 to prepare for the next use.

The foregoing has explained that the learning timer 10 of the present invention is used for problem solving. However, it is also possible to use a simple clock by using the timer / clock button provided by reference numeral 18 of FIG. 1.

1 is an external view of a learning timer according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the circuit configuration of FIG. 1. FIG.

Figure 3 is an illustration of a learning paper applied to the learning timer of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of using the learning timer of the present invention.

<Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

10. Learning Timer 11. Casing

12. Control circuit 13. Display

14. Control panel 15. Setting panel

16. Operation / Stop Section 17. Reset Section

Claims (9)

A control circuit unit stored therein to control the entire operation of the timer, a casing including a display formed on the surface to display the minute and second (00:00), and formed on one surface of the casing to operate the circuit unit and the display. In the timer including an operation unit, The operation unit may include: a standard time setting unit including two or more buttons to display differently set time, and to display the sum of each set time by sequential switching; An operation / stop unit for operating the timer to display the decrease and the excess of the displayed standard time in seconds, and to stop the timer to display the remaining time or the exceeded time from the standard time; A reset unit for initializing the timer; The standard time is a learning timer, characterized in that provided by converting a learning content assigned to a problem or a problem group and the solved time for each difficulty in a combination of symbols determined to correspond to each button of the setting unit. delete The method of claim 1, The operation / stop unit repeats operation and stop with one button, and operates a timer to display the decrease and exceed in the standard time displayed on the display in units of seconds, and to stop or operate the timer in operation. Learning timer, characterized in that to display the time. The method of claim 3, And when the operation / stop unit stops the timer in operation, the remaining time is displayed if it stops before the end of the standard time, and the excess time is displayed if it stops after the end of the standard time. The method of claim 1, The learning time, characterized in that by gradually reducing the standard time so that the end sound is output when 00:00, so that the standard time has been audibly recognized during the pooling. The method of claim 1, The excess of time is gradually increased from 00:01, the learning timer, it characterized in that it is easy to check the degree of excess without a separate operation. The method of claim 1, The time that is exceeded after the end of the standard time is displayed by a flashing expression, so that the presently displayed time can be clearly distinguished that the time exceeding the standard time. The method of claim 1, The setting unit, the operation / stop unit, and the reset unit of the operation unit are selected from a switching means including a push button or a touch pad. The method of claim 1, The reset unit does not operate when the timer timer is in operation.

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