KR20010108264A - A teaching aid - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is a device for developing an individual's skill level, the device having a template (4) of an object having a blank space (6) corresponding to the feature of the object, and the feature for positioning at the correct position on the template. And a corresponding playing piece. A backboard may be provided at the back of the template to allow the user to familiarize themselves with the correct layout. For example, the object may be in the form of a keyboard having a blank space corresponding to the normal position of the key and in the form of a key that the playing piece should be placed at that exact position on the keyboard template.

Description

Assistant Parish {A TEACHING AID}

The present invention relates to an assistant parish, in particular but not exclusively, to aid in the development of proficiency.

Skilled parish topics, such as language, mathematics, and keyboard proficiency, are generally used by repeated practice of proficiency, such as repeating the keyboard several times over timetables until the location of the key is known. Is achieved. However, it would be desirable to provide an instrument in the form of an assistant diocese that increases appeal to young people to acquire such proficiency and assists in remembering those elements.

Nowadays, it is important that such proficiency develops keyboard proficiency to those who can use computers and from an early age. For this purpose, computers are provided in schools, but due to the high cost, the number of computers is not sufficient for the number of students. As a result, each student is limited to using the computer. Similarly, individuals are at a disadvantage if they do not use a computer at home to practice their skills.

Assistant teaching aids are provided to increase an individual's keyboard proficiency, but almost all require the use of a computer and are therefore not very beneficial for those who use the computer minimally.

Summary of the Invention

It is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus for assisting in the development of proficiency.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a mechanism for assisting the development of keyboard skill without the aid of a computer.

Accordingly, the present invention comprises a template of an object, wherein the template has a blank space corresponding to the feature of the object, and a plurality of playing pieces corresponding to the feature of the object, whereby the individual An apparatus is provided for developing the proficiency of the individual who must select and place the playing piece at that exact location on the template.

Preferably, the template consists of a piece of flat material, such as a cardboard or plastic material. Preferably, the blank space is in the form of a hole or groove for receiving the playing piece. Alternatively, the template may have a magnet surface on which the corresponding magnet playing piece may be located. Instead, the plate has a wipeable surface so that the playing piece may be in the form of an actual letter or symbol recorded in the space provided in the template.

Preferably the playing piece is sized to fit into a hole or groove provided in the template. The number of playing pieces provided in such a mechanism is variable, but it is desirable to have a playing piece equal to or more than the blank space on the template.

The instrument also includes a backboard located behind or below a template, the backboard having an accurate layout of the features of the objects displayed thereon, the features on the backboard being provided with holes / boards on the board in order to see the features therethrough. It is aligned with the recess. The provision of the backboard is particularly useful for beginners and once learning the positioning of the individual features can be removed or flipped to provide the blank board.

In addition, a separate play card may be provided that displays the exact layout of the features of the object. This may be provided as an aid to assist the individual in placing the piece in the correct position or may be used to simply confirm that the piece is in the correct position.

The mechanism may be integrated into a game between two or more players. For example, each player may have the same number of playing pieces and place their chosen pieces in the correct space on the template in turn. More than one type of playing piece may be provided, so that if the space is already filled, the player swaps his piece and misses the order. In this way, the winner of the game is the first player to correctly place all his playing pieces on the template. Different sets of playing pieces can be distinguished by providing pieces of a particular color.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the template is in the form of a keyboard, which is composed of a planar, rectangular piece of material having a blank space corresponding to the normal position of the key on the keyboard. Multiple keys may be drawn on the template to provide the boundaries of the keyboard and to assist the individual in placing the correct piece in the correct position on the template. The playing piece is in the form of a key of a keyboard and preferably displays letters or symbols of the key on its upper surface.

In addition, electronics may be provided in which each blank space is illuminated when the correct key is located in the space. This can be integrated into the game so that the winner of the game is the player who first illuminates the row of keys on the template. The players can also play against each other to place the correct key in the specified blank space on the template. The keys are equally distributed among the players, and if the incorrect key is located in the specified space, the player must retake the key and select one of the other player's keys. Instead, a deck of play cards may be provided in which each card indicates a location on the keyboard. The player must randomly select a card and place the correct key at the specified location on the card. The winner of the game is the first player who has exhausted all his keys.

Templates of any other object can be used in the apparatus of the present invention. For example, a template may be in the form of a multiplication chart, where solutions for several multiplications are omitted from the template. A playing piece is provided, each having a specific solution indicated thereon, and the user must insert the playing piece into the template to provide an accurate solution for a given multiplication. In addition, a backboard may be provided for insertion behind the template such that the user may remember the correct answer before removing the backboard and filling the template with memory.

Another instrument includes a template having English words displayed thereon, each word having an adjacent blank space for insertion of a corresponding language of another language, such as French or German, the corresponding language being provided in the instrument. It is indicated on one of the playing pieces. Another example includes a template having a historical event displayed thereon, the template having a hole for insertion of a playing piece indicating the exact date of the match. In addition, a temporary backboard may be provided for positioning behind the template so that the dates may be visible through the holes in the template.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS For a more detailed understanding of the invention and to more clearly show how that effect can be implemented, reference will be made to the accompanying drawings by way of example only.

1 is an illustration of an auxiliary teaching aid keyboard template in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a view of a backboard for use with the keyboard template shown in FIG. 1;

3 is a plan view of the plurality of auxiliary teaching aiding pieces shown in FIGS. 1 and 2;

4 is a perspective view of one of the playing pieces shown in FIG. 3;

5 is a view of two playing cards for use with the assistant teaching aid shown in FIGS.

6 is a diagram of an auxiliary teaching aids multiplication chart template according to another embodiment of the present invention;

7 is a diagram of a backboard for use with the multiplication chart template shown in FIG. 6;

8 is a plan view of a number of playing pieces for use with the assistant teaching aid shown in FIGS. 6 and 7.

1 to 5 of the accompanying drawings, an embodiment of an auxiliary teaching aid according to the present invention is described. A keyboard template 4 is provided, for example, on a cardboard or a flat sheet of plastic material. The template has a number of shaded keys 8, such as "shift" and "tab" keys, to illustrate the boundaries of the keyboard. However, a number of keys are omitted and holes 6 or recesses are provided in the board at positions corresponding to the normal positions of the keys. A playing piece is provided for insertion into the hole 6 or groove, in the form of a key (see FIGS. 3 and 4). The purpose of the assistant is to place the correct key in the correct hole, thereby increasing the user's perception of the key position on the keyboard.

A template may be located and a backboard 20 (see FIG. 2) having an accurate layout of the print keys may be provided thereon. This will assist the novice in learning to position the key in the correct position. Once the user is accustomed to positioning the key in the correct hole with the aid of the printed backboard under the template, the backboard can be removed or replaced with a blank board and the user should try to place the correct key in the blank hole. A separate playing card 30 (see FIG. 5) with the exact layout of the keyboard printed thereon may be provided to assist in this task.

In this way, the beginner may be familiar with the layout of the keys on the computer keyboard by the use of the backboard and template and then refer to a separate playing card that removes the backboard but places the keys correctly. If the user can do this, the user may attempt to locate the key in the correct location in memory without accompanying any aid.

In addition, the auxiliary teaching aid of the present invention can be used as a game having two or more players, which makes the keyboard teaching aid more interesting and stimulating to a person. For example, a game may be provided having a keyboard template and a blank backboard as described below. A predetermined number of playing pieces 12 are provided in the form of a key. For example, 84 keys are provided with two keys displaying the same letter or symbol normally provided on the keyboard, such as two "L" keys, two "2" keys, two ">" keys, etc. Can be. The playing piece is a face lying beneath the surface and the player randomly selects many of the same playing pieces, with the remaining playing pieces being the face remaining below the surface. The player then uses their skill and judgment in turn to attempt to place the selected key in the correct hole. The playing card 30 may be referred to to confirm that the position of the key is correct after the key is inserted into the hole by the player. If the player is inaccurate he must have missed the order. Since there are two keys for each hole, the player will not place all of his keys in the appropriate hole. If the hole for his key is already filled, the player must replace the key in his hand with the key remaining on the surface below the surface and miss the order. The winner of the game is the first player to place all of their keys in the correct holes on the template.

It will be appreciated that a beginner version of the game may be used, provided a printed backboard confirms the exact location of the key.

Instead, each player may have his own set of playing pieces, each set having a specific color to distinguish each player's playing piece. Another set of playing pieces may also be provided, in which the lower case of the characters of the keyboard is printed thereon. The backboard may display the lower case as well as the upper case, or two backboards may be provided, one representing the upper case letter and the other representing the lower case letter.

Games can also increase their complexity and appeal to the younger generation. For example, an electronic board may be provided where each hole is lit when the correct key is inserted into the correct hole. Each player can, for example, use an egg timer to assign any length of time to place the key in the correct hole. The winner of the game is, for example, the first player to light up the entire row of keys on the keyboard.

The game can also be provided for a two player player who is provided with the correct number of keys to fit the hole on the board and is evenly distributed between the two players. Keep an eye on all the keys and then each player will place another player to place the correct key in the gap specified by the other player, for example, the fourth from the right, in the gap on the bottom line. To play in turn. If the player places the correct key in the hole, the space will light up. If a player places an incorrect key in the hole, he will have to hold it back and choose the second key from his opponent. The first player who has exhausted all his keys wins the game. Instead, a deck of play cards may be provided, where each card is marked on a surface from a specific location on the template, for example, "fourth from right, bottom line." The player must then take turns and place the correct key at a specific location in order to randomly select a card.

Templates and playing pieces may also be provided in an optional format. For example, the template may be a metal material having a boundary between a playing piece magnet and a raised key thereon that allows the key to be positioned at the correct position on the template. Instead, the template may consist of a wipeable surface on which an individual can record the correct key on the board and then remove it to allow another exercise on the template.

6-8 of the accompanying drawings illustrate an auxiliary teaching aid in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. The template 70 is in the form of a multiplication chart or timetable with holes 62 or grooves for insertion of the solution. There is provided a backboard 74 (see FIG. 7) with the correct solution 64 printed thereon. The template can be placed on the backboard so that the solution 64 can be seen through the hole 62 of the template. A playing piece 66 (see Fig. 8) is provided, each having one of the solutions printed on its surface. With the help of the backboard, the user can insert a playing piece that represents the correct solution into the correct hole and then remove the backboard to insert the correct solution into memory.

The assistant teaching aids of the present invention can be applied for a wide range of uses of the subject matter and proficiency. For example, a template may represent an English word with a gap for the insertion of a corresponding word in French, German or another language, and the user is initially correct with a backboard and without the use of this aid. The playing piece exemplifying a must be placed in the hole next to the corresponding English word. Assistant teaching aids can also be applied for use in conjunction with history. For example, mating records the date of a particular event where the history occurs. In addition, two or more players may have their own set of playing pieces that allow the playing piece to be played as a game in which the player challenges each other to position the playing piece in the correct position of the template. A playing card displaying the correct layout may be provided to determine the position of the piece on the template to be identified.

Claims (12)

A template of the object, wherein the template has a blank space corresponding to the feature of the object, and a plurality of playing pieces corresponding to the feature of the object, Thereby developing an individual's proficiency in which the individual must select and place the playing piece at its exact location on the template. The method of claim 1, And the blank space is in the form of a hole or groove for receiving the playing piece. The method of claim 1, And the template has a magnet surface for securing the magnet playing piece. The method of claim 1, The template has a wipeable surface and the playing piece is in the form of letters or symbols written in the space provided on the template. The method of claim 2, The backboard is provided so that it is located behind the template, the backboard has an accurate layout of the features of the objects displayed thereon, the features on the backboard being aligned with the holes / grooves on the board so that the features can be seen through them. Instrument. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, And a separate play card is provided for displaying the exact layout of the features of the object. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, Each blank space and / or playing piece is illuminated when the correct playing piece is located in one space. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, The template is in the form of a keyboard, the keyboard having a blank space corresponding to the normal positioning of the keys on the keyboard, wherein the playing piece is in the form of a key for displaying letters or symbols on its top surface. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, The template is in the form of a multiplication chart, the multiplication chart having a blank space in the area of the chart where the solution is displayed, wherein the solution is displayed separately on a separate playing piece of the instrument. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, The template has a word of one language displayed thereon and a blank space for insertion of a word of a corresponding other language, wherein the corresponding word is individually displayed on a separate playing piece of the instrument. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, The template has a history match displayed thereon and a blank space for insertion of the exact date of the match, the exact date being individually displayed on a separate playing piece of the instrument. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 11, The apparatus is integrated into a game between two or more players or teams of players, with each player or team placing their playing pieces in turn in the correct space on the template, where the winner of the game is the first to correctly place all his pieces. A device that is a player or team placed on a template.