Information processing device, learning content output method, and program

Abstract

To enable users to efficiently memorize learning content presented to them in conjunction with related learning content. [Solution] The information processing device 10 that outputs learning content includes a control unit 11 that selects related learning content from a plurality of learning contents related to the labeled learning content, and outputs the selected related learning content in association with the labeled learning content. As a result, related learning content is output in accordance with the output of learning content, so the user does not need to consciously output related learning content, and it can be stored efficiently.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, a learning content output method, and a program.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as one of the learning methods for memorizing learning content including problems and their answers, there is a method of examining together related learning content including problems related to the learning content and their answers. According to this learning method, the learning content is likely to be impressed by the discovery that the learning content and the related learning content are relevant, and the related learning content can also be memorized, and a plurality of learning contents can be efficiently memorized.

[0003] For example, in conventional dictionaries and word books, synonyms and their meanings (problems and their answers) are also listed in the word explanation section (learning content). However, in dictionaries and word books, since synonyms and their meanings are listed for almost all words, users need to consciously check the related learning content, and it cannot be said that they can effectively memorize.

[0004] Therefore, for example, in Patent Document 1, when registering a word searched in a dictionary in a word book, a predetermined setting can be made for what is particularly desired to be memorized, and only when displaying the word registered in the word book with the predetermined setting, only the headword (problem) of the word is also displayed. An electronic dictionary is described.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] However, the invention described in Patent Document 1 does not promote learning related learning content because it only displays the headword of a word along with the word and its meaning (the question and its answer, i.e., the learning content) that have been set in a predetermined way, and does not display the meaning.

[0007] This invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to enable users to efficiently memorize learning content presented to them in conjunction with other learning content associated with that learning content. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] To solve the above problems, the information processing apparatus according to the present invention is: An information processing device that outputs learning content, The system includes a control unit that selects related learning content from a plurality of learning contents that is associated with a labeled learning content, and outputs the selected related learning content in association with the labeled learning content. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, learning content presented to the user can be efficiently stored together with other learning content associated with that learning content. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] This figure shows an example of the appearance of an information processing device according to the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of an information processing device. [Figure 3] This flowchart shows the flow of the learning content output processing performed by the control unit. [Figure 4] This figure shows an example of a learning item selection screen displayed by the control unit. [Figure 5] This figure shows an example of a word learning screen that does not have labels displayed by the control unit. [Figure 6]This figure shows an example of a word learning screen with labels displayed by the control unit. [Figure 7] This figure shows an example of a detailed view screen. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] The embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiments described below are subject to various technically preferred limitations for carrying out the present invention. Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments and illustrated examples below.

[0012] [Configuration of the information processing device] Figure 1 shows the external appearance of the information processing device 1 in an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 1, the information processing device 1 has the appearance of a wristwatch (wristwatch type) and comprises, broadly speaking, a device body 101 equipped with a display unit 14 for presenting predetermined information to the user, and a belt unit 102 for attaching the device body 101 to the user's wrist by wrapping it around the user's wrist. The information processing device 1 is equipped with a learning application 121, which will be described later, and the user can use the information processing device 1 to learn about learning content, which consists of questions and answers to those questions.

[0013] Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the information processing device 1. As shown in Figure 2, the information processing device 1 is composed of a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, an input unit 13, a display unit 14, a timing unit 15, a communication unit 16, and an audio output unit 17, and each unit is connected via a bus 18.

[0014] The control unit 11 is a computer that controls each part of the information processing device 1 and is configured to include at least one CPU (Central Processing Unit), RAM (Random Access Memory), etc. Specifically, the CPU of the control unit 11 reads a specified program from among the system programs and various applications (application programs) stored in the memory unit 12, loads it into RAM, and executes various processes in cooperation with the loaded program.

[0015] The storage unit 12 is composed of non-volatile semiconductor memory, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), etc. The storage unit 12 stores the system program of the information processing device 1, various application programs, and data necessary for program execution. The storage unit 12 is not limited to being built into the information processing device 1, but may also include an external recording medium that can be attached to or removed from the information processing device 1.

[0016] In this embodiment, the memory unit 12 stores the learning application 121. The learning subject (subject, field, etc.) provided by the learning application 121 is not particularly limited, but in this embodiment, the case in which the learning application 121 provides an English vocabulary learning function will be used as an example for explanation. The memory unit 12 stores information on multiple English words used in the learning application 121, including their corresponding information (word identification code, English word, phonetic transcription, meaning (in Japanese), audio data, example sentences, related words, etc.). The memory unit 12 also stores learning history information for each learning content used in the learning application 121 by the learner (i.e., the user). This learning history information includes word identification code, learning date and time, learning result (correct / incorrect), proficiency level information, and whether or not labels were applied. Here, the proficiency level is a numerical value indicating the learner's proficiency in the learning content. In this embodiment, the proficiency level is assumed to be in four levels from 1 to 4, where 1 represents the lowest proficiency level and 4 represents the highest proficiency level. Note that the number of levels of the proficiency level is not particularly limited. For English words that have not been presented yet, learning history information with a proficiency level of 1, and the learning date and time and learning results being blank (NULL) is stored. Also, labeling refers to flag information indicating whether to display related learning content (in this embodiment, synonyms for a predetermined English word) related to the learning content when displaying the learning content in the learning content output mode described later. In addition, the storage unit 12 stores user information such as the name, age, and gender of the user who uses the information processing apparatus 1.

[0017] The input unit 13 is composed of a push button switch, a touch panel provided superimposed on the display unit 14, and the like. The input unit 13 outputs an operation signal corresponding to the operation of the push button switch by the user or an operation signal corresponding to the operation of the touch panel to the control unit 11.

[0018] The display unit 14 is composed of a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and performs display based on the control operation of the control unit 11. The display unit 14 is, for example, substantially rectangular as shown in FIG. 1, but the shape of the display unit 14 is not limited to being substantially rectangular.

[0019] The timekeeping unit 15 includes an oscillation circuit, a frequency division circuit, a timekeeping circuit, etc., keeps track of the current date and time, and outputs the timed result to the control unit 11.

[0020] The communication unit 16 performs communication control for communicating with an external device.

[0021] The voice output unit 17 outputs voice, notification sounds, vibrations, etc. according to the control operation of the control unit 11.

[0022] Next, the operation of the information processing apparatus 1 in this embodiment will be described. The control unit 11 performs the following operations while the learning application 121 is running. For example, when a predetermined timing arrives (for example, when a predetermined time arrives according to the timing unit 15), the control unit 11 issues a notification to the learner to encourage learning. For example, the control unit 11 displays the notification to the learner on the display unit 14, or outputs a notification sound, vibration, and / or voice from the voice output unit 17 to encourage the learner to learn. This encourages the user to repeat the learning process.

[0023] Furthermore, when the input unit 13 is operated to instruct the start of learning, the control unit 11 executes the learning content output process. Upon receiving the instruction to start learning, the control unit 11 acquires information such as the start date and time of the learning content output process, the execution time, the content of the answers / responses, and whether or not learning has been completed, and stores this information in the storage unit 12 in a timely manner.

[0024] Figure 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of the learning content output process. The learning content output process is executed in cooperation between the control unit 11 and the learning application 121 when the user instructs the execution of the learning content output mode through the operation of the input unit 13.

[0025] In the learning content output processing, first the control unit 11 obtains the user's learning history information from the storage unit 12 (step S1). Next, based on the user's proficiency level for each English word obtained in step S1, the control unit 11 obtains a set of questions for the English words to be presented this time from among multiple English words (step S2). For example, if 12 questions constitute one set, the control unit 11 selects and retrieves 12 English words from among the multiple English words registered in the learning application 121 that can be used in questions, based on the user's proficiency level corresponding to each of those words. Here, the control unit 11 determines the set of questions (12 English words) to be presented this time, based on information such as the proficiency level and learning date and time for each English word, for example, Ebbinghaus's forgetting curve. As a result, English words with low proficiency levels and those that have been learned a long time ago are given priority in being selected and presented.

[0026] The control unit 11 displays the learning item selection screen 41 on the display unit 14 (step S3). Figure 4 shows an example of the learning item selection screen 41. As shown in Figure 4, the learning item selection screen 41 displays the problem set 411 acquired in step S2, a checkbox 412 provided for each problem, and a question start button 413. The control unit 11 has set and stored, for example, words in the learning history information of the memory unit 12 that have a label assigned to them. Then, on the learning item selection screen 41, the control unit 11 displays the checkbox 412 corresponding to the labeled word (for example, "ambitious" in Figure 4) in a checked state. By displaying the checkbox 412 that indicates whether or not a word is labeled in this way, the control unit 11 can easily determine whether or not any of the words are labeled. Furthermore, when the user performs an operation on checkbox 412, the setting of the memory unit 12 regarding whether or not to label is switched. Through this operation, the user sets whether or not to focus on learning the selected words. After setting the label, when the user selects the question start button 413, the control unit 11 displays the learning screen 42 on the display unit 14 (step S4).

[0027] Figure 5 shows an example of the learning screen 42. As shown in Figure 5, the control unit 11 displays the learning content, which is an English word, the Japanese meaning of the English word, which is the answer to the learning content, and a proficiency level selection button 421 on the learning screen 42. The proficiency level selection button 421 is a button in which the user judges and inputs their level of proficiency with respect to the learning content. Note that in Figure 6, the proficiency level selection button 421 is shown as a choice between "learned / not yet learned," indicating proficiency / not yet learned, but it is not limited to this. The control unit 11 accepts the operation of the proficiency selection button 421 on the learning screen 42 (step S5). Here, the control unit 11 determines whether the learning content is labeled and whether "not yet" is selected as the proficiency selection button 421 (step S6). If the learning content is labeled and "not yet" is selected as the proficiency selection button 421 (step S6; YES), the control unit 11 further displays related learning content, namely related words and their meanings, on the learning screen 42, as shown in Figure 6 (step S7). When outputting a labeled word, the control unit 11 also outputs related words that are associated with that word. As described above, this makes the word more memorable through the discovery that the word and the related words are related, and the related words can also be memorized, allowing for efficient memorization of multiple words. Furthermore, instead of the control unit 11 displaying related words for all words, it displays related words only for labeled words that the user has indicated they want to remember more carefully, or whose proficiency level is below a predetermined value. This emphasizes the display of related words, enabling more efficient memorization.

[0028] In Figure 6, the learning content and related learning content are displayed on the same screen (learning screen 42) of the display unit 14, but this is not the only option. If the display area of ​​the display unit 14 is limited, the learning content and related learning content may be displayed on separate screens to avoid screen clutter. However, displaying the learning content and related learning content on the same screen of the display unit 14 is preferable because it allows users to check both together and memorize them efficiently.

[0029] The control unit 11 stores the user's operation result of the proficiency selection button 421 in the learning history information of the storage unit 12 (step S8). Next, the control unit 11 determines whether there are any unasked questions in the question set 411 for the learning content output process (step S9). If there are unasked questions (step S9; YES), the control unit 11 proceeds to step S4 and displays the learning screen 42 for the unasked questions on the display unit 14. If there are no unasked questions (step S9; NO), the control unit 11 terminates the learning content output process.

[0030] As described above, the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment includes a control unit 11 that selects related learning content from a plurality of learning contents related to a labeled learning content, and outputs the selected related learning content in association with the labeled learning content. Therefore, since related learning content is output in accordance with the output of learning content, the user does not need to consciously output related learning content, and it can be stored efficiently.

[0031] Furthermore, in the information processing device 10 of this embodiment, the control unit 11 labels the learning content for which it has received a labeling setting input. Therefore, since it outputs related learning content targeting the learning content that the user wants to remember, the user can efficiently expand the range of learning content to remember while feeling the differences between them and other learning content, making it easier to remember.

[0032] Furthermore, in the information processing device 10 of this embodiment, the control unit 11 automatically labels learning content that meets predetermined conditions. Therefore, the user is saved the trouble of having to label each piece of learning content they want to focus on. In addition, it prevents the user from forgetting to label learning content that they are unaware of but actually need to focus on.

[0033] For example, in the information processing device 10 of this embodiment, the control unit 11 labels learning content in which the learner's proficiency level is below a predetermined value. Therefore, by outputting related learning content for learning content in which the user's proficiency level does not improve, the user can efficiently expand the range of content to be memorized while feeling the difference from other learning content, making it easier to remember.

[0034] Furthermore, in the information processing device 10 of this embodiment, the control unit 11 outputs related learning content when it receives a predetermined operation after outputting labeled learning content (in the above case, when "not yet" is selected). Therefore, by outputting related learning content for learning content where the user's proficiency level is not improving, the user can efficiently expand the range of learning content to remember while feeling the difference from other learning content, making it easier to retain the information.

[0035] Furthermore, in the information processing device 10 of this embodiment, the control unit 11 displays the labeled learning content and related learning content on the same screen of the display unit 14. Therefore, the user can check the learning content and related learning content together, enabling efficient memorization.

[0036] Furthermore, in the information processing device 10 of this embodiment, the control unit 11 displays the labeled learning content and related learning content on different screens of the display unit 14. Therefore, the display of learning content on the display unit 14 is not cluttered, making it easier for the user to understand.

[0037] Furthermore, the learning content output method in the information processing device 10 of this embodiment selects related learning content from a plurality of learning contents that is associated with the labeled learning content, and outputs the selected related learning content in association with the labeled learning content. Therefore, since related learning content is output in conjunction with the output of learning content, the user does not need to consciously output learning content, and can memorize it efficiently.

[0038] Furthermore, the program of this embodiment causes the computer of the information processing device that outputs learning content to function as a control unit 11 that selects related learning content from multiple learning contents that is associated with the labeled learning content, and outputs the selected related learning content in association with the labeled learning content. Therefore, since related learning content is output in conjunction with the output of learning content, the user does not need to consciously output learning content, and it can be memorized efficiently.

[0039] Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but includes the scope of the invention as described in the claims and its equivalents. For example, in the above description, the control unit 11 automatically labels based on the proficiency level of words in the learning history information of the memory unit 12, but the form in which the control unit 11 automatically labels is not limited to this.

[0040] For example, by operating the user's input unit 13, the user can select a learning content search mode as shown in Figure 7, instead of the learning content output modes shown in Figures 4 to 6. In the learning content search mode, all learning content to be studied is displayed, and when the user selects one learning content, a detailed display screen 43 appears, displaying not only the meaning of the selected learning content but also all dictionary information such as part of speech, phonetic symbols, and example sentences on the display unit 14, allowing the user to examine the selected learning content in detail. In this way, if the details of a given learning content can be displayed in the learning content search mode, the system may be configured to automatically label the given learning content whose details are displayed as learning content that the user wants to focus on studying. Furthermore, the control unit 11 may be configured to automatically remove the label if, for example, "I've memorized" is selected both times for learning content presented at predetermined intervals (e.g., 2 months).

[0041] Furthermore, if the display time of the learning content and answer in the learning content output mode exceeds a predetermined value, the control unit 11 may automatically label the learning content, assuming that the user requires further consideration and does not fully understand it. Furthermore, the control unit 11 may, for example, automatically label learning content that has been set as related learning content (for example, "Ambitious" for "Enterprising" in the example in Figure 6) if the proficiency level of a predetermined learning content is set to a high level. With this configuration, the user can know that the learning content has content in common with related learning content that has a high proficiency level, thereby improving their understanding.

[0042] Furthermore, while the above example illustrates a configuration that displays synonyms as related learning content, it is not limited to this, and similar-sounding words may also be displayed. When displaying similar-sounding words as related learning content, it is preferable to display not only the word and its meaning, but also its phonetic transcription to clearly distinguish between the two.

[0043] Furthermore, while the above examples illustrate a configuration in which the control unit 11 simply displays various information on the learning screen 42 and the detailed display screen 43, the system is not limited to this configuration. For example, the control unit 11 may display various information accompanied by predetermined visual effects. These predetermined visual effects include, for example, automatic scrolling of example sentences with a length exceeding a predetermined value, or highlighting important sections by flashing them. Given the limited display area of ​​the display unit 14, the control unit 11 can perform display control in this way to make a more lasting impression on the user, thereby enabling more efficient memorization.

[0044] Furthermore, in the above example, the control unit 11 displays related learning content when the learning content is labeled and "not yet" is selected among the proficiency selection buttons 421 in step S6, but the system is not limited to this configuration. For example, the control unit 11 may display related learning content when it has displayed the labeled learning content on the display unit 14 and has not received any response from the proficiency selection button 421 for a predetermined period of time.

[0045] Furthermore, while the above example illustrates a case where the learning content consists of English words and their meanings, this is merely one example. As stated above, the learning content provided by the learning application 121 is not particularly limited. Therefore, for example, the present invention may be applied to the output of a question-and-answer format related to history. In a question-and-answer format related to history, if the learning content is labeled, a configuration can be considered in which other questions containing the word (proper noun, etc.) set as the answer, along with the answers to those other questions, are displayed together as related learning content.

[0046] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the information processing device 1 was described as a wristwatch-type terminal device. This allows users to easily learn regardless of location, but the information processing device 1 is not limited to a wristwatch type; for example, the information processing device 1 may be a PC (Personal Computer), a smartphone, or a tablet.

[0047] Furthermore, although the above describes an example of the configuration of the information processing device 1, the above configuration may also be applied to a learning support system (information processing system) of a client-server system, which consists of a server having a configuration corresponding to the control unit 11, storage unit 12, and communication unit 16, and a client terminal having a configuration corresponding to the input unit 13, display unit 14, communication unit 16, and audio output unit 17.

[0048] The learning support system of the client-server system described above may operate as follows: The server transmits information about the set of questions acquired in step S2 to the client terminal. Based on the received information about the set of questions, the client terminal displays a learning item selection screen on the display unit 14 in step S3, and displays a learning screen in step S4. The client terminal also transmits information about the operation of the proficiency level selection button received in step S5 to the server. Based on the received information about the button operation, the server executes the processes in steps S6, S8, and S9. The server also transmits the result of the judgment in step S6 to the client terminal, and the client terminal displays related words and their meanings on the display unit 14 in step 7. If the server determines in step S9 that there are unasked questions, it transmits information to the client terminal to that effect, and the client terminal displays the next learning screen 42 on the display unit 14 in step S4. In this configuration, the various display contents on the display unit 14 of the client terminal may be substantially the same as or different from those shown in Figures 4 to 7. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0049] 1...Information processing device, 11...Control unit, 14...Display unit

Claims

1. In an information processing device that outputs learning content, The system includes a control unit that selects related learning content from a plurality of learning contents that is associated with a labeled learning content, and outputs the selected related learning content in association with the labeled learning content. Information processing device.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit performs labeling on learning content that has received a labeling setting input.

3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit automatically labels learning content that meets predetermined conditions.

4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the control unit labels learning content that has received a predetermined display instruction.

5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the control unit labels learning content in which the learner's proficiency level is below a predetermined value.

6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit outputs the related learning content when it receives a predetermined operation after outputting the labeled learning content.

7. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit displays the labeled learning content and the related learning content on the same screen of the display unit.

8. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit displays the labeled learning content and the related learning content on different screens of the display unit.

9. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit displays the labeled learning content and the related learning content together with predetermined visual effects.

10. A method for outputting learning content using an information processing device, Select related learning content from multiple learning contents that is associated with the labeled learning content, and output the selected learning content in association with the labeled learning content. Method for outputting learning content.

11. The computer of the information processing device that outputs learning content, A program that functions as a control unit that selects related learning content from multiple learning contents that is associated with labeled learning content, and outputs the selected learning content in association with the labeled learning content.

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