JPS595894B2 - Kiyoi Ikugakushi Yusouchi - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an educational learning device suitable for application to an educational learning device using an electronic computer and audiovisual equipment.

In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, an example of an educational and learning device using an electronic computer and audiovisual equipment will be described with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 1, 1a, Ib, Ic, and Id are booths for individual learners, and each of these booths has monitor receivers 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d as display devices and audio playback devices. Headphones 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d
and light pens 4a, 4b, 4c, and 4d. 5 is an image storage device that stores still images displayed on the monitor receivers 2a to 2d.

Reference numeral 6 designates a character generation circuit which generates signals of characters such as alphabets, numbers, and kana that constitute the key map displayed on the monitor receiver.

This character generation circuit 6 is connected to the monitor receivers 2a to 2d.
A pattern signal is generated in conjunction with the horizontal and vertical scanning of the image. The contents of the image storage device 5 and the character generation circuit 6 are provided to each of the monitor receivers 2a to 2d via a switch circuit T. Also Ba, 8b, 8c
, 8d indicates a tape recorder corresponding to each booth, and the audio output of this tape recorder is applied via a switch circuit 9 to the headphones 3a to 3d of each booth. In addition to outputting audio such as explanations and questions, the tape recorders 8a to 8d reproduce address signals (video signals) that specify which still images are to be supplied from the image storage device 5 to the monitor receivers 2a to 2d, for example. It is done like this. This address signal, position detection signals from the light pens 4a to 4d of each booth, etc. are processed by an electronic computer (microcomputer).
given to 10. The learner's answers to the questions are made by selecting the letters of the answer with the light pens 4a to 4d on the key map displayed on the monitor receivers 2a to 2d.

The light pens 4a to 4d are provided with light receiving elements,
An output signal is generated according to the trajectory of the light by the beam, and this output signal is given to the computer 10 to detect the contact position of the light pens 4a to 4d, thereby identifying the character selected by the learner. and compared with the correct answers to pre-programmed questions. This electronic computer 10
The operations of the tape recorders 8a to 8d, the switch circuits 7 and 9, and the image storage device 5 are controlled by these commands. here,
An example of the educational learning program will be described with reference to FIG. 2. Based on the playback output of the tape recorders 8a to 8d, explanatory images are projected on the monitor receivers 2a to 2d of each booth 1a to 1d, and The explanation is conveyed to each learner through the headphones 3a to 3d.

This explanation pertains to the knowledge needed to answer the questions posed next. Next, the question image is displayed on the monitor receiver, and the audio output (question) from the tape recorder is transmitted through the headphone. For example, questions regarding music include questions such as the length of notes. When the question is finished, the question image and the key map 11 based on the signal from the character generating circuit 6 are displayed on the screen of the monitor receiver. The key map 11 is a list of alphabets, numbers, etc., and the answer to a question is constructed by selecting a predetermined alpha, number, etc. from the key map 11. This answer can take various forms, such as selecting the correct answer number for an multiple-choice question, or composing a spelling using the English alphabet.
The method by which the learner answers the questions is by using the light pens 4a to 4d. In other words, the image plane of the monitor receiver is electrically divided by XY coordinates, and when a light pen touches the image plane, the position of the touch is detected, and from this detection it is possible to determine which alpha alphabet, etc., has been selected. is determined by the electronic computer 10, and the learner's answer is known. The electronic computer 10 judges whether or not this answer is correct, and a judgment image corresponding to the result of the judgment is displayed on the monitor receiver. There are two types of judgment images: one that indicates a correct answer, and one that indicates an incorrect answer. If the answer is correct, the process advances to the next learning step, and if the answer is incorrect, the process returns to the step where the question is asked again. In this case, instead of simply returning to the inter-temporary stage, the process may branch to a step such as advice. In such an educational learning device, an explanation of how to operate the device is provided prior to the educational learning program.

That is, each of the booths 1a to 1d is provided with operation buttons that are responsive to various situations that are not included in the educational learning program.

Figure 3 is an example of this; in this case, the "Start" button 12
By pressing a you can start learning from the first step. Thereafter, by pressing the "again" button 12b, the currently learned step can be repeated. By pressing the ``teacher'' button 12c, the teacher can be summoned and a conversation can be made with the teacher through the headphones 3a to 3d and microphones (not shown) provided in each booth 1a to 1d. Furthermore, learning can be temporarily interrupted by pressing the "rest" button 12d. Furthermore, learning can be restarted by pressing this button 12d again. Furthermore, 13 is a power switch, and 14 is an audio signal output terminal for the headphones 3a to 3d. .For explanations of how to operate each of these operation buttons 12a to 12d and how to operate the light pens 4a to 4d, please refer to each tape recorder 8a.
An audio signal and address signals (video signals) of a series of still images used for explanation are recorded on the first part of the tape loaded in 8d. Therefore, prior to learning, the learner first receives an explanation of how to operate the device, and after understanding the operating method, the learner begins the actual learning.

However, since these operating methods are different from the original learning content, the learner may sometimes lose track of how to operate the device during the course of the learning process.

In such a case, for example, you can learn how to operate the tape recorder 8a to 8d by rewinding the tape and playing back the first part of the tape, but this method takes time to rewind the tape and also In order to return to the original learning step after understanding the operating method, it is necessary to memorize the position of the tape before rewinding and detect that position during fast forwarding to control the tape recorders 8a to 8d. A special configuration is required for this purpose.

In view of this, the present invention proposes an educational and learning device in which the operating method is immediately explained to the learner when the learner desires, and the learner's learning steps are not changed during this time.

That is, the present invention provides an education and learning device which is provided with a booth for learners consisting of a display device and an audio reproduction device, and which supplies video signals and audio signals to the booth.
A signal supply source for at least one of a video signal and an audio signal explaining how to operate the booth is provided, and the signal from the signal supply source is supplied to the booth when the learner desires. be.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Parts corresponding to those in FIG. 1 and FIG.

First, in the present invention, as shown in FIG.
- 1d is provided with an operation button ("how to use" button) 12e for the learner to press when he or she wants an explanation of the operation method. Furthermore, the fifth
The figure is a system diagram of the main parts of the present invention, and in this figure, only the booth 1a in FIG. 1 is shown, and the booths 1b to 1d provided in parallel are omitted.

In the figure, reference numeral 15 denotes a tape recorder equipped with an endless tape 5 as a signal supply source and kept in a constant playback state. Signals equivalent to the voice signals and address signals related to the operating method of the device recorded on the first part of the tape loaded on the tape 8d are recorded.

The audio signal from the tape recorder 15 is supplied to the switch circuit 9, which switches the audio signal from the tape recorder 8a and supplies it to the headphone 3a. Also tape recorder 1
The address signal from the tape recorder 8a is supplied to the switch circuit 16, which switches it with the address signal from the tape recorder 8a and supplies it to the computer 10. These switch circuits 9 and 16 are
Controlled by the operation button 12e in FIG. 4, the audio signal and address signal from the tape recorder 8a are normally transmitted to the headphone 3.
a and the computer 10, and while the operation button 12e is pressed, the audio signal and address signal from the tape recorder 15 are supplied to the headphone 3a and the computer 10.

Furthermore, the control signal from the operation button 12e is transmitted to the tape recorder 8a.
The loaded tape is rewound to the recording start position of the learning step at that time.

As described above, according to the teaching and learning device of the present invention, the learner can receive an explanation of how to operate the device by pressing the operation button 12e when desired, and at this time, the learning tape recorder 8a is Since it remains stopped at the recording start position of the learning step at that time, subsequent learning can be resumed promptly.

It should be noted that it is not necessary to listen to the explanation of the operation method from the beginning, but it is sufficient to listen to the explanation repeatedly starting from an appropriate point, so it is possible to explain the operation method at multiple booths 1a to 1.
The signals that are constantly being reproduced from the one tape recorder 15 common to the tape recorders 8a to 8d can be switched to signals from the tape recorders 8a to 8d at any time and supplied to the respective booths 1a to 1d.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Figure 1 is a schematic system diagram of the teaching and learning device, Figure 2 is a route map for explanation, Figure 3 is a route plan view of the operation buttons provided in each learner booth of the teaching and learning device, and Figure 2 is a route map for explaining the system. FIG. 4 is a schematic plan view of operation buttons provided in each learner's booth of the teaching and learning device according to the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a schematic system diagram of the main parts of the teaching and learning device according to the present invention. 1a to 1d are booths for learners, 2a to 2d are monitor receivers as display devices, 3a to 3d are headphones as audio playback devices, 5 is an image storage device, 9 and 16 are switch circuits, and 12e is an operation button. , 15 is a tape recorder as a signal supply source.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A booth for learners consisting of a display device and an audio reproduction device, a supply means for supplying video and audio signals in a plurality of learning units to the booth, a control device for controlling the supply means, and the booth. an explanation device for supplying at least one of a video signal and an audio signal explaining the operating method of the learning unit; a selection means for selecting the video signal or audio signal of the learning unit and a signal from the explanation device; and the booth. and an operation means provided in the booth for operating the selection means, and while the learner is operating the operation means, the signal from the explanation device is supplied to the booth, and at the beginning of the learning unit, the An educational learning device designed to stop the supply means.