KR20210075462A - Education system for coding - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a coding education system, wherein by smartly linking reading activities, teaching aids, and learning through applications, interesting, and effective coding learning is possible. The system comprises: an education unit that recognizes a marker and outputs information about the marker; and a puzzle assembly assembled to correspond to the marker by the user. The education unit captures the puzzle assembly through a camera module, determines whether the marker matches the puzzle assembly, and manipulates the coding education content output from the education unit. Therefore, the present invention is effective in educational development according to the use of various textbooks, so that creativity and logical thinking ability are improved through reading activities, teaching aid activities, and linked learning through applications.

Description

Coding education system {EDUCATION SYSTEM FOR CODING}

The present invention relates to a coding education system, and more particularly, to a coding education system for educating learners to coding.

Interest in coding education as a part of digital education to cultivate computational thinking such as creativity and logical thinking suitable for the digital age is growing considerably. Accordingly, various teaching aids and toys for educating young children including elementary, middle, and high school curriculum are being developed.

The prior art for such a coding education system has already been disclosed by "Korea Patent Publication No. 2019-0098116 (Augmented Reality-based Coding Education Omniedu System, 2019.08.21.)". The above-mentioned published patent allows coding education to be made to a user based on a portable terminal.

However, the conventional coating education is biased toward reading activities using textbooks or digital activities using portable terminals, so there is a problem that is not suitable for the educational development of infants and lower grades. Accordingly, there is a continuing demand for a coding education system for nurturing creativity and logical thinking using various textbooks.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 2019-0098116 (Augmented reality-based coding education Omniedu system, 2019.08.21.)

It is an object of the present invention to provide a coding education system that enables interesting and effective coding learning by smartly linking reading activities, teaching aids, and learning through applications.

The coding education system according to the present invention includes an education unit that recognizes a marker and outputs information about the marker, and a puzzle assembly that is combined to correspond to the marker by a user, and the education unit is the puzzle assembly through a camera module By photographing and determining whether the marker and the puzzle assembly match, the coding education content output from the education unit is manipulated.

The coding education system may further include a storybook in which at least one book marker is formed and read by the user, and the education unit may scan and recognize the book marker while the user reads the storybook.

The coding education system is mounted on a holding unit and the camera module for supporting the education unit so that the education unit stands upright at a predetermined angle, and the camera module is the book from the storybook disposed on the front base of the education unit. It may further include a lens unit having a reflector to enable the scan of the marker.

The education unit outputs the educational content including the content marker prior to the output of the coding education content, and in the output of the educational content, the content marker may be automatically recognized or recognized by the user's designation.

The puzzle assembly includes a plurality of coding puzzles that can be combined by a user, and each of the coding puzzles may include unique coding information.

The coding information may include a coding marker scannable by the camera module.

The education unit may scan the coding marker to determine whether the marker matches the puzzle assembly in the photographing of the puzzle assembly.

The coding information may further include a command and descriptive text for the command.

The puzzle assembly may further include a puzzle plate forming a space in which the plurality of coding puzzles are combined so that the recognition rate of the coding puzzle is improved.

The coding education system further includes a storybook that is read by a user and at least one book marker is formed, and the education unit outputs educational content related to the storybook together when the user reads the storybook, and the Educational content may include content markers.

On the other hand, the coding education method according to the present invention comprises the steps of recognizing a marker as an education unit, outputting information about the marker from the education unit, and combining the coding puzzle corresponding to the marker by the user, and the education The coding puzzle is photographed through the camera module of the unit, determining whether the marker and the coding puzzle match in the education unit, and allowing the coding education content output from the education unit to be manipulated according to the coding puzzle includes

In the step of recognizing the marker, the camera module may photograph the book marker output to the storybook for recognizing the marker.

In the step of recognizing the marker, a content marker included in the educational content output from the education unit may be automatically recognized or recognized by a user's designation for recognition of the marker.

When the marker and the coding puzzle do not match in the step of determining the match, the education unit may output an inconsistency signal to allow the user to reassemble the coding puzzle.

The coding education system according to the present invention improves creativity and logical thinking through reading activities, teaching aids, and linked learning through applications, and is effective in educational development according to the use of various teaching materials.

The technical effects of the present invention as described above are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other technical effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

1 is a block diagram showing a coding education system according to this embodiment,
Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the connection of the education unit, the mounting unit and the lens unit in the coding education system according to this embodiment,
3 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing a book marker of the coding education system according to this embodiment,
Figure 4 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing a content marker of the coding education system according to this embodiment,
5 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing a puzzle assembly according to the present embodiment;
6 is a flowchart illustrating a coding learning method according to the present embodiment;
7 to 14 are conceptual views illustrating a coding learning method according to the present embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this embodiment is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various forms, and only this embodiment allows the disclosure of the present invention to be complete, and the scope of the invention to those of ordinary skill in the art It is provided for complete disclosure. The shapes of elements in the drawings may be exaggerated for more clear explanation, and elements indicated by the same reference numerals in the drawings mean the same elements.

Figure 1 is a block diagram showing a coding education system according to this embodiment, Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the connection of the education unit, the mounting unit and the lens unit in the coding education system according to this embodiment.

1 and 2 , the coding education system 100 according to the present embodiment may include a service providing unit 300 . The service providing unit 300 provides learning content to the education unit 200 . Accordingly, the user proceeds with coding learning based on the learning content provided to the education unit 200 .

Here, the education unit 200 may be provided as a computer, a tablet PC, a smart phone, etc., but the type of the education unit 200 is not limited. However, below, coding education using the education unit 200 in the form of a tablet PC will be described in order to help the understanding of the invention.

In addition, the service providing unit 300 may be a server connected to the education unit 200 through the Internet environment or an application mounted on the education unit 200 , but the type of the service providing unit 300 is not limited.

On the other hand, the education unit 200 in the form of a tablet PC may be provided with a display module 210 for outputting learning content, a front camera module 220 for acquiring an image, and a speaker 230 for outputting audio.

And the education unit 200 may be mounted on the mounting unit 400 prior to the education proceeding.

The holding unit 400 supports the education unit 200 so that the user can view and operate the education unit 200 in an easy-to-learn position. For example, the mounting unit 400 allows the training unit 200 to stand upright at a predetermined angle so that the user can conduct the training in a more comfortable posture.

And the education unit 200 may be equipped with a lens unit 500 . The lens unit 500 is mounted on the camera module 220 . The lens unit 500 enables the camera module 220 to photograph the upper surface (hereinafter, referred to as a base) of the ground or desk on which the mounting unit 400 is supported. To this end, the lens unit 500 may include a reflector.

Meanwhile, the coding education system 100 may include a storybook 600 for a user's reading activity and a puzzle assembly 700 for a user's coding education. Here, the coding education system 100 enables coding education to proceed based on the book marker M1 obtained from the user's reading activity, or the content marker M2 included in the content output from the education unit 200 . have.

Figure 3 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing a book marker of the coding education system according to this embodiment, Figure 4 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing the content marker of the coding education system according to this embodiment.

3 and 4, the coding education system 100 according to this embodiment includes a storybook 600 including a book marker M1, and a predetermined story and content marker M2. It may include educational content (C1).

First, the storybook 600 may be placed on the front base of the mounting unit 400 and read by the user. At this time, the inlay of the storybook 600 is provided with a book marker (M1). The book marker M1 may be selectively formed on each page of the storybook 600 or on a set page, and may be formed of a predetermined pattern or geometric pattern. The book marker M1 may be photographed by the camera module 220 while the user reads the storybook 600 , and may be recognized and stored in the education unit 200 .

And the education content C1 is output through the education unit 200 . The educational content C1 may be progressed together with or separately from the user's reading activity. Here, the educational content C1 may provide content corresponding to the story of the storybook 600 , but is not limited thereto. In the progress of the educational content (C1), the content marker (M2) may be output in a predetermined area. The content marker M2 may be formed of a predetermined pattern or a geometric pattern.

On the other hand, the user operates the puzzle assembly 700 based on the information on the book marker M1 and the content marker M2 recognized by the education unit 200 and performs coding education. Hereinafter, the puzzle assembly 700 will be described in detail.

5 is a conceptual diagram schematically illustrating a puzzle assembly according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 5 , the puzzle assembly 700 according to the present embodiment may be disposed on the front base of the holding unit 400 separately from the storybook 600 and photographed by the camera module 220 .

The puzzle assembly 700 may include a puzzle plate 710 and a plurality of coding puzzles 720 .

The puzzle plate 710 is provided in the form of a flat plate and may be disposed on the front base of the mounting unit 400 . The puzzle plate 710 forms an area in which a plurality of coding puzzles 720 are combined on the upper surface, and may be used to improve the recognition rate of the coding puzzle 720 . That is, when the camera module 220 recognizes the coding puzzle 720, the puzzle plate 710 may be used to prevent an error from occurring due to the pattern or color of the base. The puzzle plate 710 may be provided in A3 paper size, 297 * 420 mm, but the size of the puzzle plate 710 is not limited.

And the coding puzzle 720 is provided in plurality, and may be provided in a state printed on paper of the first A4 paper size. Accordingly, the user can use the plurality of coding puzzles 720 separately from the paper. In addition, each of the plurality of coding puzzles 720 may include coding information 721 . The coding information 721 may include a coding marker M3 and instructions disclosed on the front side of the coding puzzle 720, and explanatory text for the instructions disclosed on the back side of the coding puzzle 720, but The type and location are not limited.

Meanwhile, the coding puzzle 720 may be provided with 60 pieces, and may include 26 pieces of instruction information. Hereinafter, Table 1 shows the command types.

no Command contents Count no Command contents Count no Command contents Count One start One 10 repeat 2 19 obstacle One 2 End One 11 If it is/end repeat 3 20 dojak point One 3 walking 5 12 repeat to 2 21 stuff to work 2 4 turn right 3 13 If 2 22 things to collect 2 5 turn left 3 14 Create a function 2 23 number 2 3 6 to jump 4 15 end of function creation 2 24 number 3 3 7 pick up 2 16 call function 4 25 number 4 One 8 put down 2 17 function name A 3 26 number 5 One 9 make it work 2 18 function name B 3 60 total

Accordingly, when the coding education content (C2) is output to the education unit 200, the user combines a plurality of coding puzzles 720 to the puzzle plate 710 for manipulation and progress of the coding education content C2. . At this time, the education unit 200 may recognize the coding puzzle 720 combined by the user through the camera module 220, and operate and proceed with the coding education content C2 according to the corresponding command.

Meanwhile, a coding learning method according to an embodiment will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, detailed descriptions of the above-described components will be omitted and the same reference numerals will be assigned to them.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a coding learning method according to the present embodiment, and FIGS. 7 to 14 are conceptual diagrams illustrating a coding learning method according to the present embodiment.

6 to 14 , in the coding learning method according to the present embodiment, the education unit 200 may be mounted on the mounting unit 400 . And the lens unit 500 is mounted on the camera module 220 of the education unit 200 (S100).

Thereafter, the user places the storybook 600 on the front base of the mounting unit 400 . And it is possible to operate the coding education application mounted on the education unit (200). Accordingly, the education unit 200 outputs the educational content C1 (S200).

Thereafter, the user proceeds with the reading activity while reading the storybook 600 arranged on the base. At this time, the education unit 200 outputs content that can correspond to the storybook 600 . For example, predetermined audio and content corresponding to the storybook 600 are output together from the education unit 200 , allowing the user to focus on the story more (refer to FIG. 7 ).

Thereafter, the education unit 200 scans the pages of the storybook 600 while the user reads the storybook 600 . Accordingly, when the page on which the book marker M1 is formed is recognized, the education unit 200 recognizes the corresponding book marker M1 through the camera module 220 and temporarily stores information about the book marker M1. (S300, see FIG. 8). At this time, the education unit 200 may temporarily stop the educational content C1 for recognizing the book marker M1 and output a camera shooting screen, but is not limited thereto.

Also, the education unit 200 may output the content marker M2 through the educational content C1 during the reading activity (S300, see FIG. 9 ). At this time, the education unit 200 automatically temporarily stores information on the content marker M2 in the output of the educational content C1.

Meanwhile, the education unit 200 outputs the information of the coding puzzle 720 corresponding to the corresponding marker in the acquisition of the book marker M1 and the content marker M2 (see FIG. 10 ). For example, when acquiring a marker, the education unit 200 may output an image or text such as the type and number of acquired markers through a separate pop-up window.

On the other hand, when the user completes the reading activity or the educational content C1 ends, coding education may be performed. At this time, the education unit 200 outputs information about the book marker M1 and the content marker M2 stored temporarily prior to the output of the coding education content C2, that is, information about the pre-obtained marker (see FIG. 11 ). ). Accordingly, the user places the puzzle plate 710 in front of the education unit 200 instead of the storybook 600 . And check the information output to the education unit 200, prepare a plurality of coding puzzle 720 corresponding to the book marker (M1) and the content marker (M2).

Thereafter, the coding education content C2 may be output from the education unit 200 according to a user operation (S400, see FIG. 12). For example, the coding education content (C2) is for moving an arbitrary character to a target point, and the user moves, jumps, and performs a mission according to the combination of the coding puzzle 720 to reach the target point. . In this case, the background screen output from the education unit 200 may be formed as an inactive area, and characters and movement paths may be formed as an active area.

On the other hand, the user arranges the coding puzzle 720 on the puzzle plate 710 in order to move the character to the target point (S500, see FIG. 13). And touch the camera button that can be output from the education unit 200, so that the education unit 200 recognizes the coding puzzle (720).

In this case, when the number of the listed coding puzzles 720 is small, the education unit 200 may recognize the coding puzzle 720 through the lens unit 500 . However, when the number of listed coding puzzles 720 is large, the user may change the position of the educational unit 200 while holding the educational unit 200 so that the coding puzzle 720 is recognized, It does not limit this.

Accordingly, the education unit 200 recognizes the coding marker M3 included in the coding puzzle 720 , and determines whether a plurality of coding puzzles 720 are arranged in a command and order suitable for movement of the character. At this time, if the listed plurality of coding puzzles 720 are inconsistent, the education unit 200 may output a nonconformity signal to allow the user to reassemble the coding puzzles 720 .

Finally, if a plurality of coding puzzles 720 listed by the user are suitable, the education unit 200 outputs information about the plurality of coding puzzles 720 to the coding education content C2. And after checking the output information, the user may command execution of the content (refer to FIG. 14 ). Accordingly, according to the command for the plurality of coding puzzles 720, the character moves to the set movement to the target point. At this time, the character may perform various missions such as avoiding obstacles and collecting items according to the command to reach the target point and complete the coding education (S600).

Meanwhile, in this embodiment, the progress of the reading activity and the educational content is described. However, this is for explaining the present embodiment, and the progress of reading activity and educational content may be performed separately, and the coding education content may also be progressed separately.

In addition, in this embodiment, the education unit automatically recognizes the content marker output from the educational content is described. However, this is for the purpose of explaining the present embodiment, and it should be noted that the user's designation may be required in recognition of the content marker.

As such, the coding education system according to the present invention improves creativity and logical thinking through reading activities, teaching aids, and linked learning through applications, and is effective in educational development according to the use of various textbooks.

One embodiment of the present invention described above and shown in the drawings should not be construed as limiting the technical spirit of the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention is limited only by the matters described in the claims, and those skilled in the art can improve and change the technical idea of the present invention in various forms. Accordingly, such improvements and modifications will fall within the protection scope of the present invention as long as it is apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art.

100: Coding Education System
200: education unit 300: service provider
400: mounting unit 500: lens unit
600: storybook 700: puzzle assembly

Claims (14)

an education unit for recognizing a marker and outputting information about the marker; and
Comprising a puzzle assembly that is combined to correspond to the marker by the user,
The education unit
Coding education system, characterized in that by photographing the puzzle assembly through a camera module and determining whether the marker and the puzzle assembly match, the coding education content output from the education unit is manipulated.
According to claim 1,
Further comprising a storybook that is read by the user and at least one book marker is formed,
The education unit
Coding education system, characterized in that the user scans and recognizes the book marker in the process of reading the storybook.
3. The method of claim 2,
a holding unit for supporting the education unit so that the education unit stands upright at a predetermined angle; and
It is mounted on the camera module, the camera module coding education system, characterized in that it further comprises a lens unit having a reflector to enable the scan of the book marker from the storybook disposed on the front base of the education unit.
According to claim 1,
The education unit
Before outputting the coding education content, output the educational content including the content marker,
In the output of the educational content, the coding education system, characterized in that the content marker is automatically recognized or recognized by a user's designation.
According to claim 1,
The puzzle assembly is
Includes a plurality of coding puzzles that can be combined by the user,
Each of the coding puzzles has
Coding education system, characterized in that the unique coding information is included.
6. The method of claim 5,
The coding information is
Coding education system comprising a coding marker scannable by the camera module.
7. The method of claim 6,
The education unit
Coding education system, characterized in that for scanning the coding marker to determine whether the matching of the marker and the puzzle assembly in the photographing of the puzzle assembly.
7. The method of claim 6,
The coding information is
Coding education system, characterized in that it further comprises a command and explanatory text for the command.
6. The method of claim 5,
The puzzle assembly is
Coding education system, characterized in that it further comprises a puzzle plate forming a space in which the plurality of coding puzzles are combined so that the recognition rate of the coding puzzle is improved.
According to claim 1,
Further comprising a storybook that is read by the user and at least one book marker is formed,
The education unit
When the user reads the storybook, the educational content related to the storybook is output together,
The educational content is
Coding education system comprising a content marker.
Recognizing the marker as an educational unit;
outputting information on the marker from the education unit;
combining a coding puzzle corresponding to the marker by a user;
The coding puzzle is photographed through the camera module of the education unit, and determining whether the marker matches the coding puzzle in the education unit; and
Coding education method comprising the step of allowing the coding education content output from the education unit to be manipulated according to the coding puzzle.
12. The method of claim 11,
In the step of recognizing the marker,
Coding education method, characterized in that for photographing the book marker output to the storybook by the camera module for recognizing the marker.
12. The method of claim 11,
In the step of recognizing the marker,
Coding education method, characterized in that the content marker included in the educational content output from the education unit for recognition of the marker is automatically recognized or recognized by a user's designation.
12. The method of claim 11,
The education unit
Coding education method, characterized in that when the marker and the coding puzzle do not match in the step of determining whether they match, output a non-conformity signal to allow the user to re-assemble the coding puzzle.

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