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What is moodle, an open source for e-learning? Hello everyone, this is Ueda from CS. August seems to be ending in a flash, and soon it will be September. I just hope the heat will pass soon! Well, this time, I would like to talk briefly about the open source for e-learning, moodle. Before I begin, I would like to explain "open source". Open source refers to the idea that source code, which is a computer program written in a programming language that is easy for humans to understand, should be made widely available to the public so that anyone can freely handle it. It also refers to software released based on such an idea. ➡Quoted from IT Dictionary Advantages and Disadvantages of moodle There are several open source versions of LMS, but in this article, we will compare the advantages and disadvantages of moodle, which has a relatively large number of users. As for advantages, the biggest feature is that it is free of charge. Therefore, the cost at the time of introduction can be reduced. And it can be customized to any specification with a high degree of freedom. Also, based on the GPL license, users are free to download, modify, and further distribute it! One of the disadvantages of moodle is that you may not be able to secure a working environment if you use a rental server to install moodle, and if you install and operate your own server, you will need technical knowledge of servers. In addition, maintenance costs may be high in the event of problems due to the lack of a complete support system. Creating and setting up materials is also often considered difficult. Learn more about moodle eLearning - About open source moodle About our service LMS learningBOX Our service, learningBOX, is a cloud-based LMS that, unlike open source LMSs such as moodle, does not require in-house system configuration. LearningBOX is easy to use, and one of its strengths is that even those who are new to e-learning can operate it easily. 10 accounts can be used free of charge regardless of the expiration date, so you can try out almost all the functions before full-scale implementation. You can also use 11 to 100 accounts for as little as 30,000 yen per year! See more details about our pricing plans. The system is fully functional and easy to operate, including the creation and management of content, group management of members, and storage of results management. There are 12 types of contents that can be created and uploaded, including quizzes, tests, memorization cards, PDFs, videos, questionnaires, and reports. If you have any questions about implementing an LMS, we'd love to hear from you! We would be happy if you could try our free plan. Our CS team will do their best to support you before and after implementation! Conclusion What did you think? There are different types of e-learning systems. There are also many different types of e-learning systems. Each system has its own merits and demerits, and the system that best fits your needs will depend on how you operate your system. We hope this information will be helpful to those who are considering the introduction of a new system. Please find the best system for you. We are pleased to announce that we will be holding an exhibition at our booth. ▼ We will exhibit at the 3rd [Kansai] Educational IT Solution EXPO in Intex Osaka from September 25(Wed) to 27(Fri), 2019!

About the video capacity of the Standard Plan This is Kinoshita, CS introduction support staff. It's almost the long-awaited Obon vacation! Have you made your Obon vacation plans yet? There will be swimming, barbecues, firework festivals, and lots of other fun things! My plan for the Bon vacation is to study for a certain amount of time every morning for the Basic Information Technology Engineer exam. My plan for Obon is to study for a certain amount of time every morning for the Basic Information Technology Engineer exam. Let's keep moving forward every day toward our goals! This time's story This article is a summary of the questions we often receive from our customers about the capacity of the video materials in the Standard Plan. The advantage of video materials is that they can express content and nuances that words alone simply cannot convey. Our Standard Plan allows for a lot of video material! We recommend this plan to customers who are considering video learning as their main focus. However, there is one thing you need to be aware of. Video materials cannot be uploaded without limitation. So, how much video can I upload? Click here for Table of Contents 1. frequently asked questions: how many uploads can I upload? 2. frequently asked questions: What is the upload limit per upload? 3. what happens in such cases? When the size of your video exceeds 500 MB 4. summary FAQ: How many videos can I upload? The Standard Plan allows you to use 100GB of total capacity with a 100-account contract. For those who may not be familiar with the term "100GB," here is an explanation of the data capacity related to videos. In the case of Standard Plan Maximum upload limit of 500MB of video material 1GB = approx. 1000MB 100GB = approx. 100,000MB (overall) 100,000MB ÷ 500MB (upper limit per video) = 200 videos *If you are uploading video materials only, you can upload as many as 200 videos with a 100-account contract. (However, the overall capacity is cumulative, including the amount of grade data other than teaching materials.) FAQ: What is the upload limit per video? So, how many minutes of video can be uploaded with 500MB of video? As it turns out, we cannot answer how many minutes of video you can upload, as it depends on the video material! When judging the capacity of a video, it is not wrong to say that the playback time has an impact, but there is a number that has a bigger impact. The quality of the video, such as image and sound quality (bit rate), has a significant impact. (→ What is bitrate?) Simply put, a video with a high bit rate = a video with high image and sound quality → in other words, a video with a large capacity. *When uploading videos that may be large in size (corresponding to 500 MB or less), the original video must be divided and uploaded with a shorter playback time per video. But don't worry, there is a way to handle this! The following is an explanation of how to deal with this problem. What to do in such a case? When the size of the video exceeds 500 MB Some customers may ask, "What should I do if the maximum upload size per video exceeds 500 MB?" Some customers may have questions such as, "What should I do if some of my videos exceed the 500 MB upload limit per material? There are two solutions to this question. 1. consider microlearning (although the video materials may not be microlearning-ready in the first place) Microlearning is a style of learning in which students can easily learn materials with short learning time at a time using mobile devices. For example, let's break down volume teaching materials such as "Arithmetic" into categories such as "Addition," "Subtraction," "Multiplication," "Division," etc., or into chapters to create teaching materials. Given a video called "Arithmetic," a teaching material, we say that it should be broken down into smaller pieces such as "Addition," "Subtraction," "Multiplication," "Division," etc. (3 to 10 minutes), which have shorter learning time. In this way, the video capacity can be reduced. In addition, there are three advantages to microlearning. If you are interested, please refer to this article as well. Learning in Your Skim Time [Microlearning]. 2. video compression A video, even one or two hours long, can be reduced to 500 MB if properly compressed. Compression means adjusting the video to an appropriate quality, as excessive quality will unnecessarily increase the size of the video. Therefore, we have prepared a tool that allows anyone to easily compress videos. No special settings are required, and the tool can be downloaded and used immediately. Please click here for more details. The easiest way to pre-compress video materials Summary In this issue, we have briefly explained the number of videos that can be uploaded and the upload capacity limit for the Standard Plan. When using video materials, the quality of the video and the sound quality of the video will also have a significant impact on the capacity. Please be careful when uploading video materials. Thank you for taking the time to read this article.

Let's design an e-learning course of study using learningBOX! This is Kitaoka 🍎, our marketing manager. The Tokyo Olympics are finally less than a year away! It has been 56 years since 1964 since Japan hosted the Olympics. I am looking forward to seeing all the athletes who will carry the flag of the rising sun, and I hope they will play their best and do their best to "leave a lasting impression on people's memories as well as their records"! By the way, the Olympics are hot, but the Japanese archipelago is also hot. Take plenty of water and be careful not to suffer from heat stroke! Now, enough chit-chat, let's move on to the subject of this issue! Recently, we have often introduced our e-learning programs using our question generator (QuizGenerator) and memorization cards (CardGenerator) in our blog posts. Have you tried QuizGenerator and CardGenerator? In this article, I would like to show you how to actually create a learning course using our learning management system, learningBOX, with the "sample quizzes using QuizGenerator and memorization cards using CardGenerator" that we have introduced so far. We look forward to your continued support in this article. Click here for the table of contents 1. create an account on learningBOX 2. create your own course materials in the Content Management section 3. create a "course" using the constraints bar 4. set the assignment range of the material 5. summary Create an account in learningBOX 1) Click on the official learningBOX homepage → Start Free Use, create an account on learningBOX, and log in. ② Fill in the required information and proceed to the completion of registration. (Creation of teaching materials is done from contents management. Select "Content Management" from "My Page". Click the "+" button at the bottom of "Content Management" and create a folder to store your study materials. (For details on how to create learning materials in Content Management, please refer to the Content Management page of learningBOX. 5) Import the learning materials into the created folder. Let's put the "Flag Quiz" created in the previous article into learningBOX. First, please download the following teaching materials Memorization cards ➡Download id="20793"] Confirmation test ➡download id="20798"] The test is available for download at [download id="20805"]. ⑥ After downloading, click the Content Management→ + button. Import the downloaded materials and register the memorization cards and quizzes. ⑦ Importing the course materials into the LMS is now complete. However, this is not the end. From here, we need to configure the settings so that the course will become a "course. Make it a "course" by using the constraint bar. The "course" can be set up by setting up a constraint bar. The constraint bar can be used to set the conditions of the course. You can choose from two types of constraint bars: "You can proceed to the next course if you have answered/read up to this point" and "You can proceed to the next course if you have passed up to this point. Setting the Assignment Range of Course Materials ⑨ Set the range of openness (to which learners the material will be open). The created questions will be displayed like this Summary In this article, we have reported on the actual importing of learning materials created with QuizGenerator and CardGenerator into learningBOX and the creation of learning courses. If you have been using only quizzes and memorization cards, and are having trouble managing the increasing number of teaching materials, this is the time to take advantage of this opportunity! Why don't you take this opportunity to try learningBOX? By setting constraint bars, which cannot be set in QuizGenerator or CardGenerator, it is possible to set courses where only those who have cleared certain criteria and conditions can move on. In addition, learningBOX's content features include many functions recommended for learners and administrators, such as bug-eaten notebooks, PDF teaching materials, report assignments, and survey functions that can only be used by those who have registered. We hope that this article will give you a chance to try learningBOX's functions and ease of use. learningBOX is free for an unlimited period of time for up to 10 users, and you can use almost all of its features. If you have any questions about how to use learningBOX or anything else, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

How to improve e-learning operations and increase the effectiveness of employee training? Hello! My name is Sakamoto, and I am in charge of CS. The rainy season has ended and the weather is getting hotter, but how are you doing? Let's make sure to stay hydrated to avoid heat stroke and survive the hot summer! Thank you very much for your cooperation. Have you ever felt that "we have introduced e-learning for employee training but have not seen much effect"? In the past few years, many companies have been using e-learning for new employee training and internal compliance training. However, if e-learning is introduced but not utilized, both cost and time will be wasted. In this article, we would like to discuss effective e-learning operation methods based on some common examples of e-learning operation. Click here for Table of Contents 1. cases where different systems are installed in different departments (2) Cases in which the training is not delivered in a way that is appropriate for the individual 3. cases in which support functions are not fully utilized 4. summary Cases where different systems are installed in different departments In large companies, it is often the case that each department conducts its own training. Each department has its own budget for training, and as a result, there are cases where each department uses a different learning management system (hereinafter referred to as "LMS"). In this case, using a different e-learning system for each department may seem like no problem at first glance, since only the training required for that department can be provided. However, the following disadvantages are also true. When company-wide training is conducted, the status of implementation cannot be monitored. It is impossible to manage which departments have what kind of skilled personnel. Unnecessary costs are incurred. Since training is for human resource development, it is problematic if the company itself cannot grasp what kind of training is being conducted in each department and what kind of human resources are being developed in each department. In addition, if different e-learning systems are used in each department, the introduction, operation, maintenance, and other costs are duplicated, which is wasteful from a cost standpoint as well. The countermeasure is to unify the LMS within the company. You may think that centralizing the system will make it difficult to train each department, but there is no need to worry about this. With an LMS that allows you to set up organizational hierarchies (e.g., Administration Division > Sales Department - Accounting Department - Production Department, etc.) and give each organization the authority to operate it, you can distribute and manage different educational materials for each department. And by placing the highest authority in the Administration Division or Human Resources Department, it is also possible to monitor the content and status of training throughout the company. Of course, our e-learning system, learningBOX, also allows for management and organizational hierarchy by department. Because each department can be grouped and hierarchized, any large organization can unify its LMS within the company. ➡Add/Remove group affiliation via CSV 2. cases in which the appropriate education is not delivered to the person No matter how good the training is, it is a waste of time if it is given to people who do not need it. New employees should receive training for new hires, and veteran employees should receive training for veteran employees. The training that new employees should receive will also depend on the department they are assigned to. With a shrinking workforce, companies are required to develop human resources efficiently. To this end, it is important to deliver the necessary training to the necessary people. One measure is to create and distribute e-learning materials tailored to each group of new employees, each position group, etc., rather than distributing the same materials to all employees. Even in the case of learningBOX, different materials can be distributed to each group, making it possible to assign materials appropriately for efficient human resource development. ➡Content Assignment 3. cases where the support functions are not fully utilized This case applies to those who vaguely feel that "it is difficult to manage" or "it is time-consuming. For example, in a large organization with a large number of employees, it may seem time-consuming at first glance to "encourage people who have not yet attended a training course to do so. The LMS has an "email notification" and "bulletin board" function to help ensure that participants take the training. You can use the support functions to eliminate unattended training, such as notifying employees who have not attended a training course by using the email notification function, or posting notices of new training courses on the bulletin board. The support function of the learningBOX, "Email Notification Function," allows you to narrow down the target group to whom you want to send emails and send them all at once. By narrowing down the target group to those who have not yet studied, those who have passed the course, etc., and by creating templates for each email, you can select the template when you send the email. In addition, the "Notification Function" allows you to post announcements from the administrator on the "My Page" of the learningBOX. When posting announcements, you can focus on specific groups, allowing you to change the content of announcements according to the group. ➡For more information, please click here for email notifications. 4. summary We hope you have enjoyed this explanation of effective e-learning management methods based on common examples of e-learning operations. In each case, we found that a little review is all it takes to find a better way to operate the system. We hope that you will make more effective use of e-learning and feel glad that you have introduced it. We hope that this report will serve as a reference for both companies that have already introduced e-learning and those that are thinking about doing so in the future. If you have any questions such as, "My company would like to introduce e-learning, but we don't know how to start..." or "We have already introduced e-learning, but is it possible to use it in this way?" If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us. Thank you very much for your time!

E-Learning Learning with Memorization Cards This is Kitaoka, our marketing manager 🍎. It's almost August! Lately, when I walk outside, the sound of cicadas seems to be louder and more lively than usual. It's almost time for a full-blown hot summer! In my hometown of Aomori, the average temperature in August is 23.3 degrees Celsius (based on data from the Japan Meteorological Agency). It is very different from here in Kansai. Now, I'd like to put aside my ramblings and talk about e-learning learning methods using memorization cards. I hope you will continue to read this article with me. Now, let's get down to business! Have you ever actually tried or made memorization cards? Most of you may have used them as study aids when preparing for a school test, studying for an exam, taking a certification exam, or acquiring a qualification. These tools have been the standard method of memorization up to now, haven't they? This time, we would like to introduce CardGenerator, a memorization tool created by an IT company that is second to none of the above three! We look forward to your continued support in the future. Table of Contents What is CardGenerator? 2. Introducing e-learning learning by combining CardGenerator and QuizGenerator 3. LearningBOX can be used to distribute as a learning course 4. Summary What is CardGenerator? CardGenerator is a digital version of memorization cards that can be easily created by anyone with an Internet environment and a PC. Even if you are not good at operating a computer, CardGenerator has an easy-to-understand manual, so anyone can easily create and publish memorization cards on the web. Click here for the official website<Click here for the official learningBOX website.

Many people are considering introducing or switching to an e-learning system, but are unsure which one to choose because there are so many to choose from. In recent years, many e-learning systems have appeared on the market, with a wide range of features and fee structures. When comparing and examining the various services, the cost is of particular concern. In this issue, we will introduce the price of e-learning systems, which is the most important information for those in charge of human resources and training. We hope you will find this information useful when selecting an e-learning system. Table of Contents 01Types and Costs of e-Learning Systems Types of e-Learning Systems Prices of e-Learning Systems 02Points to compare e-Learning systems Functions Operability Support System Track record 03Cloud-based e-Learning Price Comparison Types of e-Learning Services Price comparison of 5 popular companies 04If you want to try an e-learning system, learningBOX is recommended 05Summary Types and Costs of E-Learning Systems E-learning systems vary widely in terms of the types they offer and their cost systems. Let's take a look at the types of e-learning systems and their costs. Types of e-Learning Systems There are two main types of e-learning systems: "on-premise" systems, which are built on a company's own servers, and "cloud" systems, which utilize a system built on a service provider's server. The development and construction costs for the on-premise type are said to be in the millions of yen range, and the cloud computing type is now becoming the mainstream. Pricing of e-Learning Systems Let's take a look at the cost of cloud-based e-learning systems. First, there is the initial cost, which often ranges from 0 yen to 200,000 yen. Recently, many services with an initial cost of 0 yen have appeared on the market, and this is a point to consider when making comparisons. In most cases, the cost of e-learning systems is based on a monthly or yearly fee structure, depending on the service offered by each company and the number of users. For example, the most common cost ranges from 30,000 yen to 60,000 yen per month for up to 100 users, and from 50,000 yen to 80,000 yen per month for 200 users. Calculated on a per user basis, that would be 250 yen to 600 yen per month. Back to Table of Contents Points to Consider When Comparing E-Learning Systems While cost is important when comparing e-learning systems, there are several other points to keep in mind. Let's review them in turn. Functions Although it depends on the purpose of introduction, if you want to use the system for training new employees, you will need a function that allows progress management and a communication function such as a chat function that allows you to easily ask questions. If you want to use it for compliance training, you should also check whether it has a notification e-mail function or a questionnaire function. By clarifying the purpose of introducing the system, you can identify what functions are necessary for your company. Operability If operations are complicated or difficult to understand, both the user and the administrator will be burdened, and this may cause a decrease in motivation. It is also important that the system is multi-device compatible so that it can be used with tablets and smartphones. Selecting a system that is easy to use, even for those who are not IT literate, will lower the hurdles to implementing an e-learning system. Support System It is very important to have sufficient support for any unclear points or problems that may arise during the implementation and operation of an e-learning system. It is also important to check what kind of support is included in the support package and how it is provided, such as by phone or e-mail. Track record As one of the indicators for comparison, you may refer to the "number of companies using the service" or "number of users" announced by each company. In some cases, actual case studies are introduced, so it will be easier to find the best service for your company if you refer to examples of companies in the same industry as yours or companies with similar issues. Back to Table of Contents Cloud-Based E-Learning Price Comparison Now that we have reviewed the points for comparing e-learning services, we will introduce the types and detailed costs of the cloud-based e-learning services that are currently the mainstream. We recommend that you compare the various types of e-learning services and choose the one that best fits your company. Types of e-Learning Services Cloud-based e-learning services can be divided into two main categories. One is the subscription type, where you pay a monthly fee to use pre-prepared training content, and the other is the type that provides only an LMS platform and uses your own original teaching materials. The subscription type costs around 500 yen to 1,500 yen per user, while the LMS platform-only type costs around 200 yen to 600 yen per user. Price Comparison of Five Popular Companies Let us compare the prices of actual e-learning system providers. Each company has different areas of expertise, so please use this as a reference to determine the best service for your company. *In case of using a standard plan (annual contract) Companies A and B are subscriber types, while companies C and D are LMS platform-only types. The EC function is a function to sell and manage the learning content created in the e-learning system. Back to Table of Contents If you want to try out an e-learning system, learningBOX is the place to go! In this section, we will introduce the prices of our e-learning system, learningBOX, which we are often asked about in practice. There are six standard license plans available for learningBOX. The least expensive, Standard Plan, costs 33,000 yen per year for 100 accounts (27.5 yen per user). The popular Standard Plan costs 99,000 yen per year for 100 accounts (82.5 yen per user). We also offer a free plan (up to 10 accounts, no time limit, excluding optional paid features) that allows you to try the same features as the paid plan for free. Please click here for details of the fee plans. In addition, corporate training content (harassment training, compliance training, etc.) supervised by experts is available through learningBOX's content distribution service, learningBOX ON. Free content is also available, reducing the cost and effort of creating educational materials. Back to Table of Contents Conclusion There are many types of e-learning systems, so when comparing the services of different companies, it is important to consider all perspectives, not just cost. It is a good idea to clarify the purpose of introducing an e-learning system to your company and compare specific e-learning systems while considering the features of each company according to points such as what specific functions you need, whether you need pre-existing contents for teaching materials, and the cost. We hope you will find this article helpful in selecting the best service for your company. ▼ We also recommend this one! Also read Back to Table of Contents

E-learning for easy in-house compliance training Nice to meet you! This is my first appearance on the blog, and I am Shiraki, a human resources manager. I am greatly shocked by the appearance of slugs in several places in my home and their invasion into the house, probably due to the recent rainy season.... I hope the rainy season ends soon! Now please enjoy the body of this blog. Click here for the Table of Contents 1. do you have any of these problems? 2. easy compliance training with e-learning 3. easy to check who has received training 4. summary Are you in charge of "Human Resources and Training" and have any of the following problems? We would like to conduct compliance training that is difficult in content in a simple way other than by giving lectures. We do not know who has or has not taken the training, or the attendance history of our employees. In this article, I would like to tell you how to solve the above problems. I was one of the people who were suffering from this problem as I am writing this article, and I hope to reduce the number of people with this problem by even one person. E-learning for easy compliance training How can we easily conduct compliance training that is difficult in content?" We believe that there are many people who wonder about this question. In fact, some companies may invite lecturers for compliance training or have their employees attend compliance seminars. Our e-learning system, learningBOX, allows you to register teaching materials in a variety of formats, including "PDF teaching materials" and "video teaching materials. ▼ (Although unrelated to compliance,) videos and PDFs can be viewed as follows. LearningBOX can also register "ispring materials," one of the e-learning materials, although they are a little more challenging. The "ispring materials" can be used to conduct simulations as if they were games, and audio can be added to the materials, so that training can be conducted just like a seminar. In this way, e-learning makes it easy to conduct compliance training with difficult content. Easy confirmation of who has received the training When you see the title, many of you may think, "Is this really possible?" I am sure there are many people who think "If it is so easy to do, I have already done it. Even I thought, "If it were that easy, I would have done it already. One of the functions of our e-learning system, learningBOX, is the "grade management function". This function allows you to check whether or not a trainee has taken the training course, and it also displays the time required to take the course, making it easier to know whether or not a trainee has taken the course and whether or not he or she has skipped a step. Since learningBOX has such convenient functions, we hope that those in charge of education will take this opportunity to consider the introduction of e-learning for their in-house training! Conclusion The content of compliance training may vary from company to company. While there are of course methods such as "seminars and inviting lecturers," e-learning can be a great way to learn more about compliance. "Company's original compliance training" "Company can confirm whether employees have taken the training" "You can confirm whether or not your employees have taken the course." and so on. There are various advantages. We hope that this will be an opportunity for you to review your own training programs and new employee training programs. Thank you very much for taking the time to read this report.

Introduction. This is a bilingual article written by the staff of the Overseas Strategy Office. The Japanese translation can be found in the middle of the page. This is Kodai Takahashi, an International division in Tatsuno Joho system. Today, I would like to mention the advantages of the e-learning system over the paper-based learning and our service, learningBOX as a solution for the Today, I would like to mention the advantages of the e-learning system over the paper-based learning and our service, learningBOX as a solution for the disadvantages of an e-learning system. Chapters Cause of slow transition to e-learning implementation despite its advantages Advantages of e-learning system and downside of paper-based learning 3. learnigBOX as a solution for e-learning system disadvantages 4. announcement Cause of slow transition to e-learning implementation despite its advantages In recent days, ed tech is a growing field in Japan to reform paper-based education to the online one. However, the transition is far from the rapid. However, the transition is far from the rapid. the traditional paper form is still the primary use for most of the education field despite the fact of the rapid growth of the IT technology. There are tons of pros about the use of online learning for the education industry such as reduction of cost, storage, physical demand as well as However, even if they have PCs in their school or working station, the educational department manager or teacher chooses to use the paper form. However, even if they have PCs in their school or working station, the educational department manager or teacher chooses to use the paper form as the first choice due to lack of technical knowledge for operation, expensive first installation cost and setting difficulty. In the long run, switching to e-learning is way more advantageous not only for users but also for administrators and managers. There are numerous benefits for online learning such as accessibility, cost-effectiveness, secure, smart and scalability than paper form. There are numerous benefits for online learning such as accessibility, cost-effectiveness, secure, smart, and scalability than paper form. Advantages of e-learning and downside of paper-based learning 1. Online learning is enabling users to access anywhere and anytime. You need your students or employees physically being located at a particular venue at a particular time. You need your students or employees physically being located at a particular venue at a particular time. it is quite inconvenient for most people since it costs extra time and effort to commute to the location. You require your personal laptop with wifi access and access the content anywhere and anytime you would like. Moreover, unlike physical lecture or class, you can pause, resume, repeat, subtitles and control the speed of content which is impossible to do by paper form. 2. cost-effective 2. cost-effective Printing cost seems to be cheap but it is not in reality. For instance, let`s assume you are a teacher who has 40 students in your classroom does a one-page long mini test per-week aside from a two-page length mid-term and end semester examination for one year. The cost of paper is 5 yen and you are printing always one sided with no color that costs approx. 10400 yen per year. It seems to be cheap, However, we need to consider, it does not include the cost of the printer, the storage, and the other stationary cost as well as replacement for loss/damage. Moreover, you cannot forget the labor cost is huge because they require a lot of time to carry the paper and to file documents correctly or sometimes they That causes another extra cost for the company or school. Eventually, It easily costs more than we are imagined. Eventually, It easily costs more than we imagined. Eventually, It easily costs more than we are imagined. online-learning does not require any of the above which is the profound cost reduction for the company or school. 3. Easy to manage user data or to monitor the user access Another instance is monitoring user activity and data. You cannot monitor their activity and user data instantly with the paper form. You need to get around the venue from start to end repeatedly to monitor their activity. You need to get around the venue from start to end repeatedly to monitor their activity. You need to search and gather a number of files in order to see the individual data if the user data is filed You need to search and gather a number of files in order to see the individual data if the user data is filed. Online learning stores the data to the Cloud or online data storage and easy to monitor the activity by accessing logs and managing the user data. There is no need to hustle for unnecessary piles of the paper document anymore. 4. Flexible setting for learning contents Otherwise, you need to insert the image manually or drawing a diagram by hand. Even you solve those issues, you cannot insert any video or audio format into the question. You need other devices with you that cost physically and financially. Most of the time, Students or trainees require visual and graphical ques for more understanding. Online learning can give users more flexibility to study material content. 5. 5. high security Maybe most of the people consider the paper as the most secure method. However, it is not the case since there is no password you can set on the paper. Therefore, no one knows who is accessing the document. Additionally, what if the paper with user data is lost while transporting the document. It is far from secure but online learning you can set the password and restrict the access right for the user under the user. It is far from secure but online learning you can set the password and restrict the access right for the user under your monitor. 3.learnigBOX as a solution for e-learning system disadvantages Until now, I mentioned the benefit of switching to the online learning system from the paper form. Despite the outstanding benefit of online learning, there is some downside of it that are the initial installation cost, the need for technical knowledge and set-up difficulty. Despite the outstanding benefit of online learning, there is some downside of it that are the initial installation cost, the need for technical knowledge and set-up difficulty. Most of the online learning system is too expensive for most of the small-medium size enterprises where are under a tight budget for their employee training or teaching for their students, as well as they are lacking technical knowledge makes them hesitate to implement the online learning system. Moreover, set-up difficulty seems to be one of the biggest obstacles to online learning implementation. As a solution, our service learningBOX has been developed which only costs 3000 yen with 100 user account per year with simple UI operation such as drag and As a solution, our service learningBOX has been developed which only costs 3000 yen with 100 user account per year with simple UI operation such as drag and drop of the file in the quiz creation-form with no requirement for programming experience or computer proficiency. We aim for anyone who can access e-learning for their productive learning. Our learningBOX is now supported by the AWS ed start program now. 4. Announcement We are officially sponsored by AWS ed start now. "AWS EdStart, the AWS educational technology (EdTech) startup accelerator, is designed to help entrepreneurs build the next generation The program is designed to enable EdTech startups to move faster with The program is designed to enable EdTech startups to move faster with specially tailored benefits. Technology plays a key role in many classrooms, institutions, and learning environments, and AWS EdStart helps EdTech entrepreneurs build solutions that are secure, smart, scalable, and scalable. If your company has big dreams or a big vision for revolutionizing education apply for AWS EdStart. AWS EdStart is designed to help your business grow and scale rapidly." The AWS EdStart program pushes our growth further in the future. The AWS EdStart program pushes our growth further in the future. [Japanese]. This is Takahashi, in charge of the Overseas Strategy Office, Tatsuno Information Systems. In this issue, I will write about the reasons why online learning should be introduced, the disadvantages of using paper-based media, and how learningBOX solves the problems of introducing an e-learning system. Click here to see the table of contents. 1. background of the slow adoption of e-learning 2. advantages of e-learning from the administrator's point of view 3. obstacles to e-learning implementation and advantages of learningBOX 4. announcements 1. background of lack of e-learning adoption Although demand for e-learning has been growing at an accelerating pace in Japan recently, the demand for traditional paper-based learning remains high and the education industry is hesitant to make the transition. However, the introduction of online learning offers overwhelming advantages in terms of access, cost, security, efficiency and scalability. Paper-based learning, on the other hand, has many disadvantages in terms of cost, storage, physical demand, and inflexibility of content. However, even when PCs are available in the school or work area, education department administrators or teachers tend to opt for paper-based systems. The technical knowledge required to implement an online learning system, the expensive initial investment, and the complexity of the initial setup are often the main obstacles, leading to a shortsighted choice of paper-based learning. In the medium to long term, however, switching to e-learning is highly beneficial for both users and administrators. Advantages of e-Learning from the Administrator's Perspective 1. online learning does not require the expense of paper, printers, storage, etc. Printing costs may seem low, but in reality, more costs are incurred. For example, suppose you are a teacher of 40 students. You print one quiz per week on one side of the paper, plus a midterm and a final exam (two copies of each). Assuming that the cost of paper is 5 yen, the cost would be (5 yen x 48 times + 5 yen x 2 times x 2 sheets) x 40 students = approximately 10400 yen per year. This may seem inexpensive, but it does not include the cost of a backup in case of printing errors or loss, the cost of a printer, and the cost of securing a storage space. In addition, we cannot forget the huge labor costs. It takes a lot of time to transport paper and organize documents, and sometimes mistakes need to be reworked. This results in new costs, and costs can easily be higher than expected. E-learning, on the other hand, can reduce the cost of printing, storage of materials, and labor costs all at once. 2. difficulty in monitoring and managing user data activity Another advantage is user activity monitoring and data management. You cannot instantly monitor user activity on paper. You have to walk around the venue repeatedly from start to finish to visually verify the activity. Is that ideal for monitoring data? The answer is probably "no." Also, managing user data is cumbersome. To see an individual's data, you need to open a number of files. If user data is organized incorrectly, just finding it can be a challenge. With online learning, you simply save the data you create in a designated file. This easily reduces paper-based hassles. 3. flexibility of content With paper media, data entry is only possible in a basic two-dimensional plane. Otherwise, you must manually insert images or draw diagrams yourself. Even if you solve those problems, you cannot insert video or audio formats on paper. On the other hand, students and trainees need visual and graphical information to enhance their understanding. Online learning allows you to create more flexible and accurate information for your teaching materials and tests. 4. high security Most people think paper is the most secure method, but it is not. Because there is no password on the paper, you do not know who is accessing the document. Furthermore, what happens if the paper containing the user data is lost during document transport? We can only hope that someone picks it up and takes it to the lost and found section of the facility. Online learning allows you to set passwords and restrict user access. This eliminates the security issues that arise with paper media all together. 3. obstacles to e-learning implementation and benefits of implementing learningBOX We have discussed the advantages of online learning systems. Despite the advantages of online learning, why has its adoption been slow? We believe it is because of the initial investment costs, the need for technical knowledge, and the complexity of the setup. Most SMEs are hesitant to implement online learning not only because of limited budgets for employee training and student education, but also because of a lack of technical knowledge. Furthermore, the difficulty of getting to operations is one of the biggest obstacles to implementing online learning. As a solution, the e-learning system learningBOX requires no programming experience, and questions can be created simply by entering text in the quiz creation form. The cost is also low, at ¥30,000 per year for 100 user accounts. No other e-learning system is this affordable, simpler, and more functional. Please give it a try. 4. announcements We are pleased to announce that AWS EdStart has become an official sponsor of Tatsuno Information Systems. The main purpose of this AWS Edstart is to support edtech startups sponsored by Amazon, and the official website states "AWS EdStart, the AWS Education Technology (edTech) startup accelerator, is designed to help entrepreneurs build next-generation online learning, analytics, and campus management solutions in the AWS Cloud. The program is designed to help EdTech startups move faster with specially tailored advantages. Technology plays an important role in many classrooms, institutions, and learning environments. AWS Edstart helps edTech entrepreneurs build solutions that are secure, smart, scalable, and cost-effective. If your company dreams big or has a big vision to revolutionize education, apply for AWS EdStart. You can build your solution on the scalable platform used by many other leading EdTech companies. AWS EdStart is designed to help your business grow and expand rapidly." The company states. We are committed to providing better services and improving the quality of our services in the future. We hope that you will consider adopting our e-learning system, learningBOX.

E-learning study to prepare for the national exam! The middle of July has passed. It's already the turn of the year! It seems that time flies by faster and faster every year, and this is Kitaoka🍎, our marketing manager. The subject of this issue is "e-learning to prepare for the national exam. This is the story of how I actually created an e-learning study from scratch to prepare for the national exam (2016). I was not very knowledgeable about computers and could not even operate Word, Excel, or PowerPoint to my satisfaction, but I was able to create this e-learning study, which I recommend even beginners can start. I would like to share with you the secret story of how and why I came across the e-learning program, which I had never even heard of before, and how I was able to create it with the help of QuizGenerator and learningBOX. I would like to talk about what went well and what was difficult when we started the e-learning program, looking back on those days. If you are considering implementing e-learning, or if you are interested in e-learning but have yet to take the first step, this is the place for you! E-learning is very convenient! It is a dramatic learning tool that will transform your worries and anxieties into hopes and expectations. We look forward to your continued support in this issue. Click here for the Table of Contents 1. Encounter with e-Learning Learning 2. Discovering the Learning Benefits of E-Learning 3. Studying for the National Examination with QuizGenerator 4. Manage your learning with learningBOX 5.Summary My first encounter with e-learning learning My first encounter with e-learning was in the spring of 2016, three years ago. At the time, I was a student at a medical school in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. It was a critical year for me as I was preparing to take the 18th national examination for speech-language pathologists. However, I failed the exam with only three points short of the required score. It was a very disappointing result. At the time, I was filled with frustration because I had fallen a few points short. However, this failure and setback later became an opportunity for me to encounter e-learning! We all want to avoid failure and detours as much as possible, but failures and setbacks can also cause us to make mistakes. However, there were many things that I realized through my failures and setbacks. If you fall down, you don't have to fall down again the next time. After failing the national exam, I happened to find an article on the Internet! Realizing the learning benefits of e-Learning learning Anyone can create quizzes and publish them on the web; QuizGenerator makes it easy for anyone to create quizzes with a wide variety of question types, even if you don't know anything about programming. I was fascinated by the features and functions of e-learning as I read more and more about QuizGenerator. I was very interested in the features and functions of the e-learning system. I also found it easier than I had expected to make questions than I had expected to make them by following the manual. I still remember that I had a feeling that this new method of learning would be in high demand in the future, dispelling my old idea that studying was a matter of course using textbooks, notebooks, printouts, etc. This article is one of my most memorable articles. Perhaps it resonated with me even more because it came at a time when I was struggling with study methods, and I discovered the strengths of e-learning learning through direct contact, editing, and updating. The Strengths of E-Learning Learning The ability to study at one's own pace, regardless of location, time, or content. Uniform quality of education (not influenced by instructor's ability) The quality of education is uniform (not influenced by the instructor's ability) ・Study progress and feedback can be centrally managed High volume of information (text, images, and audio) To study for the national exam using QuizGenerator Here is the great "QuizGenerator You can easily create questions just by copying the manual. You can choose the format of questions according to your study purpose. You can check the questions you created right away. You can use optional features such as images, videos, and explanations for effective learning. I was very surprised at the amateur-friendly design and operation, which requires no programming knowledge, despite its multifunctionality. But even more than this, the most astonishing thing is that all the services are available free of charge. All you need to prepare is a computer and an Internet environment. There is no need to install or download any special software to use the service. Thanks to this, I was able to proceed with my studies at once. Here are the contents I actually created at the time Please view this page with an Iframe-compatible browser. Anatomy questions in Normal Mode (memorization) can be found here. 10 out of 132 questions will be randomly selected. Click here to view the Anatomy questions in Master Mode (Preparation/Review). 10 out of 132 questions will be randomly selected. You can check the quiz similar to the real quiz from the real mode. 10 questions out of 132 will be randomly selected. Features of QuizGenerator Support for ▼ images External links can be attached to ▼explanations Can embed YouTube videos Secure management with learningBOX QuizGenerator alone can be used as a great learning tool, but I strongly recommend using it in combination with learningBOX because learningBOX supports long-term learning, performance management, and feedback. learningBOX not only lets you actually solve problems, but also allows you to visually check when, who, and how much you have studied. LearningBOX not only allows students to actually solve problems, but also to visually check when, who, and how much they have studied. Features of learningBOX Easy grade management with the chart function. →ÆStudy status can be grasped at a glance! Courses can be set for each group. →You can set up courses for each group! You can also set up a questionnaire function. →You can also set up a survey function! Up to 10 students can use it for free for a long time! →You can check the usability of LearningBOX! Here are actual contents created using learningBOX (some excerpts) Conclusion In creating the e-learning program, there were many times when I did not understand how to create questions, set option values, and handle them, and I almost failed. I even forgot to save the data on the edit screen and lost the data (lol). When I first started building the e-learning program, I wasn't even sure if it would be useful in preparing for the national exam. However, after building the e-learning system, I received many comments from people who were struggling with study methods, worried about studying for the national exam, and teachers who were concerned about teaching national exam preparation. e-learning is not only a useful tool for studying, but also a special place (learning environment) where everyone can work toward the same goal. It has become a special place (learning environment) where we can all work toward the same goal. Finally, it goes without saying that I was able to create the e-learning program thanks to the support of everyone at Tatsuno Information Systems. I would like to express my sincere gratitude for their kind and gentle support to an individual like me. Three years ago, I was just a user of the service, but the best part of e-learning is that it is a service that can accompany "someone's dream, goal, growth, and goal. I want more people to know about "QuizGenerator & learningBOX" and use it! I have been working here since 2019 after passing the national exam with this in mind. My goal for the future is to be able to contribute to the medical field through study, training, preparation for the national exam, and clinical practice guidance. I would like to convey the features, fun and convenience of e-learning learning to those who are in need in the medical field. Through e-learning, we will continue to make every effort so that our e-learning system can be nominated as a service that sincerely addresses the questions and concerns of our customers. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any small concerns or anxieties, or if you would like to try using the system in this way! Let's think together and develop good wisdom! Thank you very much for reading this paper.

Learning in a short time [Microlearning]. Hello! I'm Kinoshita, a CS staff member who has recently started to prefer fish to meat. The theme of our first commemorative post is "microlearning," a current trend in learning. Click here to see the table of contents. 1. what is microlearning? 2. three advantages of microlearning 3. summary What is microlearning? Microlearning is a style of learning in which students casually use mobile devices to study material that is short in duration per session. Learning time is generally completed in 3 to 10 minutes. Conventional learning involves a learning volume of 30 minutes to an hour or more, and is generally done at home on a PC using a fixed amount of time. In contrast, with Microlearning, you can study during your commute to and from work or school, or in your spare time between housework and part-time jobs. This learning style is suitable for modern people who are busy in their daily lives and do not have a lot of time to spare. By the way, YouTube, which I love, is also a microlearning site. There are many video contents that can be replayed in 5 to 15 minutes, and it is the best entertainment you can enjoy in your skimming time (laugh). Three advantages of microlearning Learning in your spare time Microlearning is a short learning material (3 to 10 minutes), which allows you to study in your spare time, such as during travel, breaks, or between classes. Compared to learning that requires a large amount of time to complete, microlearning is an easy and convenient way to learn. Combined with mobile devices (M-learning), the advantage is that time and location constraints are eliminated. Making Learning a Habit The short learning time for each material lowers the hurdle to continue learning, and it is expected that students will develop a habit of learning through continuous learning. Using our learning management system, learningBOX, students can divide each unit of study into shorter units, allowing them to repeat specific units that they are interested in or that they have difficulty with. In addition, when used in combination with the grade management function, it is possible to analyze the tendency of each learner's weak areas. Easy creation and updating of teaching materials It takes a great deal of effort to create teaching materials that are about an hour in length, but in comparison, it is easier to create short teaching materials that are about 10 minutes in length. Furthermore, short materials are easier to update. For example, rather than a volume of material such as "taxation," material broken down into "consumption tax" can be updated more quickly when tax rates are changed. 3. Summary Microlearning is a current learning method suitable for today's society. There are three reasons for this: "learning in one's spare time," "making learning a habit," and "easy creation and updating of teaching materials. With the arrival of 5G communication technology, microlearning using mobile devices is expected to advance even further in the future. If you feel that you are facing challenges in promoting employee training or distance learning, we recommend that you incorporate a microlearning system.