Learning continuation support system and learning continuation support method

Abstract

To provide a learning continuation support system and the like capable of supporting individual learners to continue learning.SOLUTION: A system that includes a server 2 and a user terminal 3 and supports continuation of learning of a user, wherein the server 2 includes a storage unit 21 that stores a start time and a time limit set by the user, a transmission unit 22 that transmits, to the user terminal 3, a display element for selecting whether or not to attempt learning when the start time is reached, an acquisition unit 23 that acquires feasibility information regarding the selected feasibility in association with a time, and a reward unit 24 that determines a reward on the basis of the time limit, the feasibility information, and a predetermined condition, and the user terminal 3 includes a terminal transmission unit 33 that transmits the feasibility information to the server 2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a system and method for supporting continued learning that support users in continuing their learning, and more particularly to a system and method for supporting continued learning that support individual learners in continuing their learning. [Background technology]

[0002] Currently, there are many learners, including students taking entrance exams and those aiming to pass qualification exams. To support the learning of many learners, there are not only learning support institutions such as vocational schools and preparatory schools, but also learning tools such as application programs that can be used on smartphones. In this way, the current environment allows people to freely choose from a variety of learning support institutions and learning tools as needed.

[0003] Patent document 1 discloses a learning support system that has a mechanism in which, by simply inputting the start date and target date for each learning item, specific planned learning dates are presented to the learner, designed to ensure that a predetermined amount of memory is achieved within the learning period from the start date to the target date. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-235238 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, even if a learner is presented with specific planned study dates designed to ensure that they can memorize a certain amount or more within the study period, this may not motivate the learner to continue studying, and may not provide support for the learner to continue studying.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a continuous learning support system etc. that can provide support to individual learners to realize continuation of their learning. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] (1) The learning continuation support system of the present invention is a system that has a server and a user terminal and supports a user's continuation of learning, wherein the server comprises: a memory unit that stores a start time and a time limit set by the user; a transmission unit that, when the start time arrives, transmits to the user terminal a display element that allows the user to select whether or not to undertake the learning; an acquisition unit that acquires information about the selected whether or not to undertake the learning in association with time; and a reward unit that determines a reward based on the time limit, the information about whether or not to undertake the learning, and predetermined conditions; and the user terminal comprises a terminal transmission unit that transmits the information about whether or not to undertake the learning to the server.

[0008] "Study" refers to the learning that a user undertakes, and is a concept that includes, for example, studying for an entrance exam or studying for a qualification exam. "Continued learning" refers to the user continuing the learning they are engaged in, and is a concept that includes, for example, studying every day. "Time limit" is a concept that indicates the deadline for submitting a learning report showing that the learning quota (learning goal for one learning session) has been met. "Possibility information" is information that indicates whether the user has selected "possible" for the study effort (decided to study) or "not possible" for the study effort (decided not to study).

[0009] (2) In such a continuous learning support system, the transmission unit may transmit the cumulative learning amount and / or the cumulative amount of the reward, including the number of times the learning attempt was made, to the user terminal, and the user terminal may display the cumulative learning amount and / or the cumulative amount of the reward on a display unit together with the display element.

[0010] "Number of study attempts" refers to the number of times a user has studied, and is a concept that includes, for example, the number of days that a user has continued studying. "Cumulative amount of learning" may be the total number of times the user has studied or the total number of days the user has continued studying, but it may also be the total amount of learning goals achieved, such as the number of worksheets completed while studying or the number of pages in a textbook.

[0011] (3) Furthermore, the possible / possible information can be changed from not possible to possible, but not from possible to not possible, and when the terminal transmission unit changes the possible / possible information from not possible to possible, the possible / possible information regarding possible may further be transmitted to the server.

[0012] (4) In addition, the acquisition unit may acquire video information corresponding to the content of the learning in association with a time based on the user's input, and may acquire suitability information regarding whether the video information is appropriate based on the administrator's input, and the reward unit may determine the reward based on the suitability information as the specified condition.

[0013] "Video information" refers to information that serves as evidence of the user's learning. Examples of video information include, but are not limited to, images taken by the user, printouts corresponding to the content the user has studied, or images of textbook pages. "Suitability information" is information that indicates whether the video information is appropriate as evidence of learning. The suitability information is entered by the administrator. The suitability information is used to determine whether the user has achieved the learning objectives.

[0014] (5) Furthermore, if the acquisition unit acquires the video information before a predetermined time from the start time and does not acquire the suitability information indicating that the video information is unsuitable, the reward unit may determine the reward to be higher than if the video information had been acquired after the predetermined time and before the time limit.

[0015] (6) The reward unit may set the cumulative amount of the reward for a specified period to zero if the acquisition unit is unable to acquire the video information, or if the suitability information of the video information acquired by the acquisition unit is negative. "When the suitability information of the video information is negative" means when multiple pieces of video information are acquired, the suitability information of all the acquired video information is negative.

[0016] (7) The method for supporting continued learning of the present invention is a method for supporting a user in continuing their learning in a system having a server and a user terminal, wherein the server stores a start time and a time limit set by the user, and when the start time arrives, transmits a display element to the user terminal that allows the user to select whether or not to continue the learning, obtains information on whether or not the selected yes or no is linked to time, determines a reward based on the time limit, the yes or no information, and predetermined conditions, and the user terminal transmits the yes or no information to the server. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] The continuation of learning support system of the present invention can provide support to individual learners to help them continue their learning. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of a continuing learning support system of the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the learning continuation support system. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a server. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a user terminal. [Figure 5] 1 is a schematic flow diagram illustrating an example of an operation of the continuous learning support system. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of advance information. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of display elements displayed on a display unit of a user terminal. [Figure 8] 10 is a schematic flow diagram showing an example of a first modification of the operation of the continuous learning support system. [Figure 9] 10 is a schematic flow diagram showing an example of a second modified example of the operation of the continuous learning support system. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a learning continuation table displayed on a display unit of a user terminal. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] A learning continuation support system according to one aspect of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Note that each of the embodiments described below represents a specific example of the present disclosure. The numerical values, shapes, components, and component placement positions shown in the following embodiments are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Furthermore, among the components in the following embodiments, components that are not described in the independent claims that represent the highest concept are described as optional components. Furthermore, in all embodiments, the respective contents can be combined.

[0020] The drawings are schematic, and for the sake of convenience, some components may be omitted. In addition, parts common to one or more embodiments may be given the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof may be omitted. [1. Brief description] (Continued learning support system) Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of a continuous learning support system according to the present invention, and Fig. 2 is a functional block diagram of the continuous learning support system.

[0021] First, an overview of the continuation learning support system will be explained using Fig. 1. The continuation learning support system 1 shown in Fig. 1 manages the learning status of each learner (user 30) and provides support to the user terminal 3 used by each user 30 to realize continuation of learning based on information preset by each user 30.

[0022] For example, when the start time of the study preset by the user 30 arrives, the continuous learning support system 1 transmits information to the user terminal 3 used by the user 30, such as "Are you going to study today?", to allow the user 30 to select whether or not to engage in the study, and displays this on the display unit 31 of the user terminal 3. After that, when the system obtains from the user terminal 3 the availability information regarding the availability selected by the user 30, the system stores the availability information in association with time. Then, the system determines a reward for the user 30 based on the obtained availability information, etc.

[0023] Here, information (display element 22a) for allowing user 30 to select whether to engage in learning is transmitted from server 2 and acquired by user terminal 3 used by user 30.

[0024] The yes / no information regarding the yes / no selected by the user is information indicating that the user 30 has selected yes for the study effort (decided to study) or no for the study effort (decided not to study). This yes / no information can be changed from no to yes, but cannot be changed from yes to no. (User 30)

[0025] The user 30 is a person to whom the continuous learning support system 1 provides support to realize continuation of learning, and is a learner who uses the user terminal 3. The user 30 includes not only children but also adults. (User terminal 3) The user terminal 3 is a terminal used by a user 30. (Secretariat 5) The secretariat 5 is a department to which the administrator 51 belongs and which operates the continuous learning support system 1 .

[0026] (Administrator 51) The administrator 51 is a person who manages the server 2, and manages ID information such as the accounts of the users 30 and the addresses of the user terminals 3, and sets up the server 2 so that information can be sent and received between the server 2 and the user terminals 3. The administrator 51 can manage the server 2 using a smartphone, a personal computer, or the like.

[0027] (Server 2) The server 2 stores information preset by the user 30 and a reward determined for the user 30. When the preset start time for learning arrives, the server 2 transmits information (suitability information 33a) to the user terminal 3 to allow the user 30 to select whether or not to engage in learning. When the server 2 acquires the suitability information 33a from the user terminal 3, the server 2 stores the suitability information 33a in association with, for example, the time at which the suitability information 33a was acquired from the user terminal 3. The server 2 determines a reward for the user 30 (user terminal 3) based on the acquired suitability information, etc.

[0028] (Communication Network 4) The server 2, user terminal 3, and secretariat 5 (such as a smartphone) are communicably connected via the Internet or an intranet (communication network 4). The communication network 4 is, for example, the Internet. The communication network 4 may be an intranet, or a communication network using wired or wireless communication. Examples of wireless communication include Bluetooth (registered trademark), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), and LPWA (Low Power Wide Area). LPWA may use LTE (registered trademark) or a frequency band that does not require a license.

[0029] [2.Detailed explanation] (Continued Learning Support System 1) The continuous learning support system 1 includes a server 2 and a plurality of user terminals 3 communicably connected to the server 2. The server 2 and the plurality of user terminals 3 are communicably connected via a communication network 4.

[0030] (Server 2) The server 2 is, for example, a personal computer. An administrator 51 belongs to the secretariat 5 and manages the server 2. In this embodiment, the server 2 mainly includes a storage unit 21, a transmission unit 22, an acquisition unit 23, and a reward unit 24, as shown in FIG. 2. Note that the server 2 does not necessarily have to include the storage unit 21. The storage unit 21 may be provided outside the server 2, as long as it is accessible by the server 2.

[0031] (Server 2, memory unit 21) The storage unit 21 is configured with a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SDD), a memory, or the like. In this embodiment, for example, the storage unit 21 stores pre-settings set by the user 30. The storage unit 21 also stores time-linked availability information, rewards determined for the user 30, the accumulated amount of rewards, the number of times the user 30 has attempted to learn, the accumulated amount of learning, and the like.

[0032] (Pre-setting information) Here, the pre-settings set by the user 30 include, but are not limited to, the start time and time limit of the study. The pre-settings may also be a study goal (in other words, a study quota) to be achieved in one study session, such as the target number of handouts in the study or the number of pages in the textbook. The time limit indicates the deadline for submitting a study report showing that the study quota (study goal to be achieved in one study session) has been achieved, and indicates the final time (hour) that the user terminal 3 aims to send the study report.

[0033] (Number of learning attempts, cumulative learning amount) The number of times the user 30 has attempted to study may be the number of times the user 30 has attempted to study, or may be the number of days the user 30 has continued to study. The cumulative amount of study may be the total number of times the user 30 has attempted to study or the total number of days the user 30 has continued to study, or it may be the total amount of study quotas (achieved learning goals), such as the number of handouts made when studying or the number of pages in a textbook.

[0034] (Reward, cumulative amount of reward) A reward is given when a learning quota is achieved within a time limit, and may be, for example, points, coins, etc. The reward may be increased or decreased depending on the degree to which the learning quota is achieved.

[0035] The accumulated reward amount is the accumulated reward given when the learning quota is achieved. The accumulated reward amount can be, for example, points or coins.

[0036] (Server 2, Transmitter 22) The transmission unit 22 transmits information to the user terminal 3. In this embodiment, for example, the transmission unit 22 transmits a display element that allows the user to select whether or not to engage in learning to the user terminal 3. Furthermore, for example, the transmission unit 22 may transmit to the user terminal 3 the cumulative amount of learning including the number of times the user has engaged in learning and / or the cumulative amount of the reward.

[0037] Here, the cumulative learning amount including the number of learning attempts and / or the cumulative amount of rewards is an example of information indicating the learning continuation status of the user 30, and may be included and displayed in the learning continuation table 22b. The learning continuation table 22b is generated by the server 2. Details of the learning continuation table 22b will be described later.

[0038] (Server 2, Acquisition Unit 23) The acquisition unit 23 acquires information based on input from the administrator 51 and information based on input from the user 30. In this embodiment, for example, the acquisition unit 23 acquires appropriateness information regarding appropriateness selected by the user 30, linked to time. Furthermore, the acquisition unit 23 acquires video information corresponding to the content of the user 30's learning, linked to time, when the user 30 has achieved the learning quota. Furthermore, the acquisition unit 23 acquires appropriateness information regarding whether the video information is appropriate.

[0039] (Video information, suitability information) The video information is information that serves as evidence of the learning that the user 30 has done as part of the learning quota when the user 30 has achieved the learning quota. The video information is, for example, an image taken by the user 30 using the camera function of the user terminal 3, such as an image of a printout or an image of a page in a textbook corresponding to the content that the user 30 has studied as part of the learning quota, but is not limited to these. Note that such images are not limited to images taken using the camera function of the user terminal 3, and may also be images taken with other devices such as a digital camera.

[0040] The suitability information indicates whether the video information is appropriate as evidence of learning. The suitability information is input by the administrator 51 of the secretariat 5. The suitability information is used to determine whether the user 30 has achieved the study quota. For this reason, the administrator 51 does not need to be concerned with the content of the image of the printout corresponding to the study quota shown in the video information, as long as evidence of study can be confirmed. For example, the administrator 51 may confirm that the answers on the printout have been filled in (i.e., the study quota has been achieved), or, even if not all the contents of the printout have been filled in, the administrator 51 may simply confirm evidence of solving at least one question. In other words, the administrator 51 does not need to confirm whether the answers on the printout corresponding to the study quota shown in the video information are correct, as long as evidence of studying at least some of the content corresponding to the study quota is present. If this is confirmed, the administrator 51 may determine that the user 30 has achieved the study quota.

[0041] (Time linked to availability information, time linked to video information) The time associated with the availability information may be the time when the user terminal 3 transmits the availability information to the server 2, or the time when the server 2 receives the availability information from the user terminal 3. A timestamp indicating these times may be used as the time associated with the availability information.

[0042] Similarly, the time associated with the video information can be the time based on the user's input, that is, the time when the user terminal 3 transmits the video information to the server 2. However, the time associated with the video information is not limited to this, and the time when the server 2 receives the video information from the user terminal 3 can also be used. Furthermore, a timestamp indicating these times can be used as the time associated with the video information.

[0043] (Server 2, Reward Department 24) The reward unit 24 determines a reward for the user 30. In this embodiment, for example, the reward unit 24 determines a reward based on a time limit, appropriateness information, and predetermined conditions. For example, the reward unit 24 determines to grant a reward to the user 30 when the appropriateness information indicates appropriateness (a decision to study has been made), video information (evidence of study) has been submitted by the time limit, and appropriateness information indicating the video information is incorrect has not been acquired. Cases where appropriateness information indicating incorrectness has not been acquired include cases where the appropriateness information indicates appropriateness (the video information has been recognized as evidence of study) and cases where a determination has not been made as to whether the video information (evidence of study) is appropriate (determination of appropriateness information). Note that the reward unit 24 may determine to grant a reward to the user 30 when video information (evidence of study) has been submitted by the time limit and appropriateness information indicating the video information is incorrect has not been acquired, for example, even if the appropriateness information indicates incorrectness (a decision not to study) but appropriateness information has not been acquired.

[0044] Here, the predetermined condition is, for example, whether or not the video information has been submitted before a predetermined time from the start time, or if no appropriateness information indicating that the video information is not appropriate has been acquired.

[0045] The reward unit 24 sets the cumulative amount of reward for a predetermined period to zero when the acquisition unit 23 cannot acquire video information or when the suitability information of the video information acquired by the acquisition unit 23 is negative. When the acquisition unit 23 acquires multiple pieces of video information for one learning session, the case where the acquisition unit 23 cannot acquire video information means that the acquisition unit 23 cannot acquire any of the video information, and the case where the suitability information of the video information is negative means that the information of all of the video information acquired by the acquisition unit 23 is negative.

[0046] (User terminal 3) The user terminal 3 is a device, such as a smartphone, that can communicate with the server 2. Note that the user terminal 3 may also be a tablet PC, a personal computer, or the like. In this embodiment, the user terminal 3 includes a display unit 31, a terminal acquisition unit 322, and a terminal transmission unit 33, as shown in FIG.

[0047] (User terminal 3, display unit 31) The display unit 31 displays information acquired by the user terminal 3. As the display unit 31, for example, a device for displaying images such as a liquid crystal display (LCD), a plasma display panel (PDP), or an organic electroluminescence (EL) display is used. The display unit 31 preferably has a touch panel function. In this embodiment, the display unit 31 displays the display elements 22a acquired by the user terminal 3. The display unit 31 may display the cumulative learning amount and / or the cumulative amount of reward together with the display elements 22a.

[0048] (User terminal 3, terminal acquisition unit 32) The terminal acquisition unit 32 acquires information transmitted by the server 2. In this embodiment, the terminal acquisition unit 32 acquires the display elements 22a and the like. The terminal acquisition unit 32 may also acquire the cumulative learning amount and / or cumulative amount of reward transmitted by the server 2, i.e., the learning continuation table 22b.

[0049] (User terminal 3, terminal transmission unit 33) The terminal transmitting unit 33 transmits the information to the server 2. In the present embodiment, the terminal transmitting unit 33 transmits the availability information to the server 2. When the user 30 changes the availability information from unavailable to available, the terminal transmitting unit 33 may transmit the availability information regarding availability to the server 2.

[0050] [3. Hardware configuration] Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a server. Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a user terminal. Next, the hardware configurations of the server 2 and the user terminal 3 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0051] (Server 2 hardware configuration) The hardware configuration of the server 2 will be described below. As shown in FIG. 3, the server 2 of this embodiment uses, for example, a computer. The server 2 includes a CPU 130. The CPU 130 is connected via a bus line 135 to a memory 131, a connection port 133 for connecting / reading a storage device 132, and a communication circuit 134 for communicating with the outside world via a network. The memory 131 stores a server program 1313 for processing the continuous learning support system 1. The memory 131 may also store a browser program 1312 and an OS 1311 (operating system). The memory 131 may also store a performance management information database (hereinafter referred to as performance management information DB) 1315 and / or a reward information database (hereinafter referred to as reward information DB) 1316. The memory 131 may be the storage unit 21 or may be a separate unit from the storage unit 21. If the memory 131 and the storage unit 21 are separate units, the performance management information DB 1315 is stored in the storage unit 21.

[0052] (Hardware configuration of user terminal 3) The hardware configuration of the user terminal 3 is almost the same as the hardware configuration of the above-mentioned server 2, so the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and their description will be omitted. The user terminal 3 of this embodiment is, for example, a smartphone.

[0053] The computer's memory 131 stores a user terminal program 1317 for processing the continuing learning support system 1. It may also store a browser program 1312 and an OS 1311 (operating system).

[0054] In this embodiment, the server program 1313 and the user terminal program 1317 operate in cooperation with each other by using the functions of the OS 1311 and the browser program 1312. Note that the server program 1313 and the user terminal program 1317 may operate independently without using the browser program 1312 and the OS 1311, respectively.

[0055] In the hardware configuration of the server 2 and user terminal 3 described above, the functions shown in FIG. 2 are realized, for example, using a CPU 130, a user terminal program 1317, and a server program 1313, but some or all of them may be sequence-controlled using a logic circuit such as a microcomputer, or a PLC (programmable logic controller).

[0056] (Performance Management Information DB1315) The achievement management information DB 1315 stores learning achievement information for each user 30. The learning achievement information for each user 30 includes, but is not limited to, the reward determined for the user 30, the cumulative amount of reward, the number of times the user 30 has attempted to learn, the cumulative amount of learning, whether or not the learning quota has been achieved, etc. Any information that can be used to create the learning continuation table 22b may be used.

[0057] (Remuneration information DB1316) The reward information DB 1316 stores reward information indicating a reward determination method, a determination algorithm, and the like. The reward information includes, for example, a confirmation method for confirming whether the appropriateness information indicates "yes" (a decision to study has been made), whether video information (evidence of study) has been submitted between the start time and a predetermined time, whether a judgment of appropriateness information has been made, and whether the appropriateness information indicates "appropriateness" (the video information has been recognized as evidence of study). The reward information also includes a reward determination method for granting a predetermined reward to the user 30 when the appropriateness information indicates "yes" (a decision to study), video information (evidence of study) has been submitted between the start time and a predetermined time, and appropriateness information indicating "no" has not been obtained. Note that the determination method may include, for example, determining a higher reward for a case in which video information is acquired between the start time and a predetermined time, but appropriateness information indicating "no" has not been obtained, than for a case in which video information is acquired between a predetermined time and a time limit. The predetermined time here is, for example, 30 minutes, but may be set arbitrarily.

[0058] [4. Operation of Continuing Learning Support System 1] (Operation of Continuing Learning Support System 1) FIG. 5 is a schematic flow diagram showing an example of the operation of the continuous learning support system. The operation of the continuing learning support system 1 will be described below with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5 shows a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the processing of the server program 1313 used in the server 2 and the user terminal program 1317 used in the user terminal 3.

[0059] (Step S11) The CPU 130 of the server 2 stores the advance information 211 preset by the user 30 in the memory 131. In this embodiment, the server 2 acquires the advance information including the start time and time limit preset by the user 30 from the user terminal 3, and stores the acquired advance information in the storage unit 21.

[0060] (Advance Information 211) 6 is a schematic diagram showing an example of advance information 211. Advance information 211 includes setting information 33b that is preset for each user 30. For example, in FIG. 6, setting information 33b for user 30 shows the start time, time limit, and target number of sheets for studying from "Monday" to "Sunday." The target number indicates a study quota, and here, the target number of sheets, such as a printout, for one study session is shown as an example.

[0061] 6, for example, the start time can be set to any time for each day of the week, such as 17:00 on Monday and 18:30 on Wednesday. Similarly, the time limit and target number can also be set to any time and number for each day of the week, such as 19:00 on Monday and 3 on the target number, and 20:00 on Wednesday and 4 on the target number.

[0062] (Step S12) Returning to Fig. 5, the CPU 130 of the server 2 transmits the display element 22a to the user terminal 3 when the start time indicated in the advance information 211 arrives. In this embodiment, the server 2 transmits the display element 22a, which allows the user 30 to select whether or not to engage in learning, to the user terminal 3 when the start time indicated in the setting information 33b arrives.

[0063] (Step S13) The CPU 130 of the user terminal 3 displays the display element 22a transmitted from the server 2. In this embodiment, when the user terminal 3 acquires the display element 22a transmitted from the server 2, the user terminal 3 displays the display element 22a on the display unit 31.

[0064] (Display element 22a) 7 is a schematic diagram showing an example of display elements 22a displayed on the display unit 31 of the user terminal 3. The display elements 22a are information that allows the user 30 to select whether or not to engage in learning, and are transmitted from the server 2 and displayed on the display unit 31 of the user terminal 3. For example, the display elements 22a shown in FIG. 7 include a robot icon 221, a decision message 222, a yes option 223, and a no option 224.

[0065] The robot icon 221 is used by an automatic conversation program such as a chatbot to present a message.

[0066] The decision message 222 is a message for prompting the user 30 to decide whether or not to study, such as, for example, "It's time to start. Will you study today?" Note that the content of the message is not limited to the above, as long as it can prompt the user 30 to decide whether or not to study. Furthermore, it may be an audio message or a video message, as long as it can prompt the user 30 to decide whether or not to study.

[0067] The yes option 223 is an option that allows the user 30 to decide to study, such as "I'm going to study now." In FIG. 7, the yes option 223 is shown as being selectable by selecting (tapping) the display unit 31. The no option 224 is an option that allows the user 30 to decide not to study, such as "I'm not going to study today." In FIG. 7, the no option 224 is shown as being selectable by selecting (tapping) the display unit 31. Note that the yes option 223 and the no option 224 are not limited to being selected by tapping, and may also be selected by voice, gesture, or the like.

[0068] (Step S14) Returning to Fig. 5, the CPU 130 of the user terminal 3 transmits propriety information regarding the propriety of the learning effort selected by the user 30. In this embodiment, the user terminal 3 transmits to the server 2 propriety information regarding the propriety of the learning effort of the user 30, obtained by the user 30 selecting, for example, the propriety option 223 or the prohibition option 224.

[0069] (Step S15) The CPU 130 of the server 2 acquires the availability information, which is a response to the transmitted display element 22a, by linking it to time. In this embodiment, when the server 2 acquires the availability information transmitted from the user terminal 3, the server 2 stores the availability information in the storage unit 21 by linking it to, for example, the time when the user terminal 3 transmitted the availability information.

[0070] (Step S17) The CPU 130 of the server 2 refers to the reward information DB 1316 and determines the reward for the user 30. In this embodiment, the server 2 determines the reward for the user 30 based on the time limit, the propriety information, and predetermined conditions. The server 2 stores the determined reward in the achievement management information DB 1315.

[0071] (Variation 1) Next, a first modification of the operation of the continuous learning support system 1 will be described.

[0072] Fig. 8 is a schematic flow showing an example of the operation of the continuing learning support system according to the first modified example. In Fig. 8, the operation from step S11 to step S15 is the same as the operation from step S11 to step S15 shown in Fig. 5, so steps S11 and S12 are omitted and only steps S14 and S15 are shown. Furthermore, since steps S14 and S15 in Fig. 8 have been described above using Fig. 5, their description will be omitted.

[0073] (Step S161) When the user 30 achieves the learning quota, the CPU 130 of the user terminal 3 may transmit video information 33c corresponding to the content of the learning of the user 30 to the server 2. In this modification, the user terminal 3 transmits, for example, an image taken by the user 30 using the camera function of the user terminal 3 as evidence of the learning to the server 2 as video information 33c.

[0074] (Step S162) The CPU 130 of the server 2 may acquire the video information 33c transmitted from the user terminal 3 by linking it to a time based on a user input. In this modification, when the server 2 acquires the video information 33c transmitted from the user terminal 3, the server 2 stores the acquired video information 33c in the storage unit 21 by linking it to the time when the user terminal 3 transmitted the video information to the server 2.

[0075] (Step S163) The CPU 130 of the server 2 may acquire suitability information regarding whether the video information 33c is appropriate or not, based on input from the administrator. In this modification, the administrator 51 (FIG. 1) of the secretariat 5 determines whether the video information 33c stored in the memory unit 21 is appropriate as evidence of learning, and inputs suitability information indicating the determination result. The input suitability information is stored in the memory unit 21 of the server 2. Then, the server 2 acquires the suitability information input by the administrator 51.

[0076] (Step S171) The CPU 130 of the server 2 may refer to the reward information DB 1316 and determine a reward for the user 30 based on the time limit, the feasibility information 33a, the suitability information, and predetermined conditions. In this modification, the server 2 determines to grant a reward to the user 30 if the feasibility information indicates feasible (a decision to study has been made), video information (evidence of study) has been submitted between the start time and the predetermined time, and the suitability information indicates appropriate (the video information has been recognized as evidence of study). The server 2 stores the determined reward for the user 30 in the achievement management information DB 1315. Note that the server 2 may determine to grant a reward to the user 30 even if the suitability information has not been determined, as long as the feasibility information indicates feasible (a decision to study) and video information (evidence of study) has been submitted between the start time and the predetermined time.

[0077] (Variation 2) Next, a second modification of the operation of the continuous learning support system 1 will be described.

[0078] Fig. 9 is a schematic flow showing an example of the operation of the continuous learning support system according to Modification 2. In Fig. 9, the operations of steps S11 and S17 shown in Fig. 5 are omitted. Also, since steps S12, S13, S14, and S15 shown in Fig. 9 have been described above using Fig. 5, their description will be omitted.

[0079] (Step S12a) After transmitting the display elements 22a, the CPU 130 of the server 2 may further transmit a learning continuation table 22b for indicating the learning continuation status of the user 30 to the user terminal 3. In this modified example, after transmitting the display elements 22a, the server 2 transmits the display elements of the learning continuation table 22b, which indicates the learning continuation status of the user 30, to the user terminal 3, and causes the learning continuation table 22b to be displayed on the display unit 31.

[0080] (Step S13a) The CPU 130 of the user terminal 3 may display the learning continuation table 22b transmitted from the server 2 after displaying the display elements 22a transmitted from the server 2. In this modified example, when the user terminal 3 acquires the display elements of the learning continuation table 22b transmitted from the server 2, it displays the learning continuation table 22b on the display unit 31.

[0081] (Continued Learning Table 22b) FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the learning continuation table 22b displayed on the display unit of the user terminal.

[0082] The learning continuation table 22b is information showing the continuation status of the learning that the user 30 is working on, and is transmitted from the server 2 and displayed on the display unit 31 of the user terminal 3. For example, the learning continuation table 22b shown in FIG. 10 is made up of elements 226 to 230. Note that a robot icon 225 is shown on the display screen of the display unit 31 shown in FIG. 10. The robot icon 225 does not have to be displayed.

[0083] The robot icon 225 is for an automatic conversation program such as a chatbot to present the learning continuation table 22b.

[0084] An element 226 is an element for displaying the name of the user 30. An element 227 is an element for displaying the start date of study.

[0085] Element 228 is an element for displaying whether or not the study quota has been achieved. Figure 10 shows a study quota achievement table for 10 days, and a double circle (◎) is displayed on the day corresponding to the start date, indicating that the study quota has been achieved. Note that Figure 10 shows the case where the start date was yesterday.

[0086] Element 229 is an element for indicating the cumulative amount of reward up to the day before the day including the start time of learning, and the reward earned from the start date (start date of the learning continuation table) to the day before the day including the start time of learning.

[0087] Element 230 is an element for indicating the number of continuous days, which is the number of days that learning has continued, and the cumulative amount of learning. The number of continuous days indicates the number of days that learning has continued from the start date to the day before the day that includes the start time of learning. Note that the start date refers to the first day of the period in which learning (learning report) has continued.

[0088] 10, the learning continuation table 22b includes all of the elements 228 to 230, but is not limited to this. Any combination of the elements 228 to 230 may be included.

[0089] [5. Other] The above-described embodiments and modifications can be used in appropriate combinations. The server 2 may be included in a secretariat 5 . The storage unit 21 of the server 2 may be provided in another server that is communicably connected. The performance management information DB 1315 and the remuneration information DB 1316 may be provided in the storage unit 21.

[0090] Furthermore, the advance information for each user 30 may be managed by a setting information management DB or the like. In this case, the setting information management DB may be provided in the memory 131 or the storage unit 21.

[0091] [6. Summary] (1, 7) The continuing learning support system 1 has a server 2 and a user terminal 3, and is a system that supports the continuation of learning by a user 30. The server 2 has a memory unit 21 that stores the start time and time limit set by the user 30, a transmission unit 22 that, when the start time arrives, transmits a display element 22a to the user terminal 3 that allows the user to select whether or not to engage in learning, an acquisition unit 23 that acquires possibility information 33a regarding the selected possibility by linking it to the time, and a reward unit 24 that determines a reward based on the time limit, possibility information 33a and specified conditions. The user terminal 3 has a terminal transmission unit 33 that transmits the possibility information 33a to the server 2.

[0092] To continue learning, the user 30's willpower and motivation alone are not enough; they need to apply management know-how such as planning, visualizing the situation, and clarifying responsibilities to learning, in other words, a system necessary for continuing learning. In the continuous learning support system 1, the start time and time limit set by the user 30 correspond to the user's 30 planning, and the possibility information 33a corresponds to the user's 30 clarification of responsibilities. Rewards correspond to the visualization of the situation.

[0093] Then, when the scheduled start time for the study arrives, the continuous learning support system 1 transmits a display element 22a to the user 30, prompting the user 30 to select whether to study or not, thereby allowing the user 30 to decide whether to study or not. This allows the user 30 to be aware of the responsibility of either deciding to study or not to study. By being aware of the responsibility for the decision, the user 30 realizes that making the decision to "study" and studying is much easier (feels more relaxed) than deciding not to study, and as a result, the user 30 continues studying. Furthermore, since the user 30 must complete the day's study goal (study quota) by the time limit set by the user 30, a deadline effect is created, which can increase the user 30's motivation to study.

[0094] In this way, the continuous learning support system 1 can provide support to each learner to realize continuation of learning.

[0095] (2) In such a continuous learning support system 1, the transmission unit 22 transmits the cumulative learning amount, including the number of times the user has attempted learning, and / or the cumulative amount of the reward to the user terminal 3, and the user terminal 3 can display the cumulative learning amount and / or the cumulative amount of the reward together with the display elements on the display unit 31. This allows the user 30 to see not only the status of the content that has been learned, but also the status of the reward that can be obtained by achieving the learning goal, thereby improving the user's 30 motivation to learn and continue learning, and leading to the realization of continued learning.

[0096] (3) Furthermore, the feasibility information 33a can be changed from "no" to "yes," but cannot be changed from "yes" to "no," and when the terminal transmitting unit 33 changes the feasibility information 33a from "no" to "yes," it can further transmit the feasibility information 33a relating to "yes" to the server 2. This makes it easier for the user 30 to make the decision to "study" rather than maintain the decision to "not study," and the user 30 can continue studying.

[0097] (4) Furthermore, the acquisition unit 23 acquires video information 33c corresponding to the content of the learning, linking it to the time based on the input of the user 30, and acquires suitability information regarding whether the video information 33c is appropriate based on the input of the administrator 51. The reward unit 24 can determine a reward based on the suitability information as a predetermined condition. In this way, the content of the learning performed by the user 30 is reported as video information 33c, and if the video information 33c is appropriate (including cases where the appropriateness of the video information 33c is not determined), the reward is recognized as evidence of learning, and a reward is determined. This allows the user 30 to be recognized for having studied. As a result, the user 30's motivation to learn and continue studying can be improved, leading to continued learning.

[0098] (5) Furthermore, if the acquisition unit 23 acquires the video information 33c between the start time and a predetermined time and does not acquire suitability information indicating that the video information 33c is unsuitable, the reward unit 24 can determine a higher reward than if the video information 33c was acquired between the predetermined time and the time limit. This allows the user 30 to be evaluated for completing the learning goal between the start time and the predetermined time, which can further improve the user 30's motivation to learn and lead to continued learning.

[0099] (6) Furthermore, if the acquisition unit 23 is unable to acquire video information, or if the suitability information of the video information 33c acquired by the acquisition unit 23 is negative, the reward unit 24 can set the cumulative amount of reward for a predetermined period to zero. This allows the user 30 to reset the cumulative amount of reward if they do not continue studying, thereby increasing the likelihood that the user 30 will decide to "study." This can lead to the user 30 continuing to study.

[0100] The comprehensive or specific aspects of (1) to (7) may be realized by a system, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, or a recording medium such as a computer-readable CD-ROM, or may be realized by any combination of a system, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, or a recording medium.

[0101] The continuation learning support system 1 of the present invention has been described above based on the embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. As long as it does not deviate from the spirit of the present invention, various modifications that a person skilled in the art can make to this embodiment and forms constructed by combining components of different embodiments are also included within the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0102] 1. Continuing Learning Support System 2 Server 3. User terminal 4. Communication Network 5. Secretariat 21 Memory section 22 Transmitter 22a Display element 23 Acquisition Department 24 Compensation Department 31 Display section 32 Terminal Acquisition Unit 33 Terminal transmitter 33a Availability information 33b Configuration information 33c Video Information 51 Administrator 130 CPU 131 memory 132 Storage Devices 133 connection port 134 Communication Circuit 135 Bus Line 211 Advance Information 221 Robot Icon 222 Decision Message 223 Possible options 224 No Choice 1311 OS 1312 Browser Program 1313 Programs for Servers 1315 Performance Management Information DB 1316 Remuneration information DB 1317 Programs for User Terminals

Claims

1. A system that has a server and a user terminal and supports a user in continuing their learning, The server a storage unit for storing a start time and a time limit set by the user; a transmitting unit that transmits, when the start time arrives, a display element that allows the user to select whether or not to engage in the learning, to the user terminal; an acquisition unit that acquires the selected propriety information linked to time; a reward unit that determines a reward based on the time limit, the possibility information, and predetermined conditions, The user terminal a terminal transmitting unit that transmits the availability information to the server; Continuing learning support system.

2. the transmitting unit transmits to the user terminal a cumulative learning amount including the number of times the user has attempted to learn and / or a cumulative amount of the reward; the user terminal displays the cumulative learning amount and / or the cumulative amount of the reward on a display unit together with the display element. The learning continuation support system according to claim 1.

3. The availability information can be changed from "no" to "yes," but cannot be changed from "yes" to "no," When the availability information is changed from "no" to "yes," the terminal transmitting unit further transmits the availability information regarding "yes" to the server. The learning continuation support system according to claim 1.

4. the acquisition unit acquires video information corresponding to the content of the learning in association with a time based on the input of the user, and acquires suitability information regarding whether the video information is appropriate based on the input of an administrator; The reward unit determines the reward based on the suitability information as the predetermined condition. The learning continuation support system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. When the acquisition unit acquires the video information from the start time until a predetermined time and does not acquire the suitability information indicating that the video information is unsuitable, the reward unit determines the reward to be higher than when the video information is acquired after the predetermined time until the time limit. The learning continuation support system according to claim 4.

6. The reward unit sets the cumulative amount of the reward for a predetermined period to zero when the acquisition unit cannot acquire the video information or when the video information acquired by the acquisition unit is invalid. The learning continuation support system according to claim 4.

7. A method for supporting a user in continuing learning in a system including a server and a user terminal, comprising: The server storing a start time and a time limit set by the user; When the start time arrives, a display element is transmitted to the user terminal, allowing the user to select whether or not to engage in the learning; Acquire the selected propriety information linked to time, determining a reward based on the time limit, the possibility information, and predetermined conditions; The user terminal transmitting the availability information to the server; How to continue learning.

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