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VR Technology Advancing in the Field of Education [e-Learning Around the World] (Japanese only) Hello. I'm Motoki, a marketing person who prefers boiled eggs in the morning. Thanks to your support, this is the sixth installment of the "e-Learning Around the World" series. This time, I would like to talk about the cutting-edge technology in American edtech and e-learning services, "VR. Table of Contents What is VR? 2.Application in the field of education 3. Examples of services in the U.S. 4.Summary What is VR? The term "VR" itself is already very familiar, but to reiterate, VR stands for "Virtual Reality" and is translated as "virtual reality" in Japanese. Generally speaking, it is a technology that allows users to experience a virtual reality world with a 360-degree field of view through the use of displays and VR goggles. VR is often associated with games and entertainment, but it also has a high affinity for education and is one of the cutting-edge areas of edtech in the United States. ▼ Image Applications in Education In the field of education, the use of 3D visualization has begun to spread as a tool to make learning easier and more enjoyable in fields that are difficult to express in books or easier to understand when expressed in three dimensions (STEM education, for example, the shape of organs in the human body), including experiences in virtual spaces such as space and the deep sea, simulated occupations, and so on. The use of 3D visualization is beginning to spread. In the U.S., the U.S. government has launched a project called the "VR Education Project" in an attempt to promote education using VR, and there is a system under which grants are provided for the development of technology products for educational purposes. →"Ed Tech Developer's Guide" by the U.S. government (←all in English) Examples of services in the U.S. Now, without further ado, let's take a look at some specific examples of typical services. First of all, we have Nearpod. ▼ VR experience on a tablet Nearpod offers more than about 100 different VR courses that can be learned from kindergarten to high school, and can be used by school teachers as teaching materials for their classes, and also serves as a platform for promoting classes where teachers can collect students' responses and reactions through Nearpod The company says that the system is being used in the classroom. Since the course is mostly used in the classroom, the tablets are mainly utilized to watch VR and serve as textbooks and notebooks for the class. Next is "Zspace. ▼ Demonstration video (even the heartbeat sound is shown) Zspace" (→ also called "Z-space"), this company also offers many VR educational materials for elementary through high school students. Zspace uses a display-type device like a laptop computer, and when the user puts on a pair of special glasses, the device appears to have an object in front of them. Then, by manipulating a special pen tool, you can move the object freely. As with Nearpod, the goggles are not used as the main device here, and this style was probably the result of pursuing a comfortable VR learning experience for learners. As shown in the demo video, in fields that are easier to understand when represented in three dimensions (STEM-related, for example, the shape of organs in the human body), materials that utilize VR are very appealing in order to make learning easier to understand and more enjoyable. Conclusion Furthermore, VR technology is also being used in corporate training. Walmart, a major U.S. retailer, has a VR-based training program in place of in-store hands-on training by instructors. ▼Utilizing VR for training In this way, we found that VR is being used and spread very much not only in the entertainment field but also in the education field. When we think of STEM education, programming education seems to be the main focus, but it seems that the evolution of this type of VR technology will help to optimize education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Well, ladies and gentlemen, this [e-Learning around the world] series has so far focused on the U.S., but the U.S. section will come to an end at this time. From the next installment onward, we will be looking at China? Europe? Asia? Where will we go next? I am worried. I am looking forward to it. Thank you for reading. *Reference: Edtech will change the future Author: Masahiro Sato

Evolving Edtech Services in the U.S. [e-Learning Around the World]. Hello. I'm Motoki, a breakfast person and in charge of marketing. Thanks to your support, this is the fifth installment of the "e-Learning Around the World" series. In the last issue, we introduced the impact of adaptive learning on the field of school education. This time, I would like to touch on the impact of Edtech on companies in the U.S. and its movement. Click here to see the table of contents 1. Diffusion and evolution of e-learning and Edtech in the U.S. Examples of Edtech services in the business field 3. Emergence and Diffusion of e-Portfolio 4. Summary Diffusion and Evolution of e-Learning and Edtech in the U.S. The United States is a large country, and many companies are expanding globally, not only domestically, so there are limits to the extent to which group training can be used for employee education and human resource development. As a result, along with the spread of the Internet, e-learning became one of the means of human resource development for companies, and the evolution of Edtech services progressed. And recently, e-learning and Edtech services are increasingly being used not only for corporate human resource development, but also as part of employee benefits programs for the purpose of acquiring human resources. Examples of Edtech services in the business sector Let's take a look at some of the most popular Edtech services for business. First is LinkedIn, a social networking service for business people. LinkedIn has acquired Lynda.com, an online learning service. This acquisition allows for a mix of social networking services and online learning history information. On LinkedIn, users disclose their business profiles, including where they work, job title, industry, skills, and education. This information, combined with Lynda.com's learning information (user course history and certificates of completion), allows users to discover their talent and skill preferences through the social networking service. This allows users to make a better use of human resources within their companies, as well as to make a better decision when recruiting or collaborating with others. This service is unique to the U.S., where human resources are highly mobile. Emergence and Spread of e-Portfolio I would like to go a little further into the learning history information introduced on LinkedIn. In the U.S., IT for storing and accumulating learning history is progressing, and so-called "e-portfolios" are being used for employment and higher education. For example, the content and results of students' research at university are compiled in e-portfolios, and university students use the e-portfolios to promote themselves to companies for job hunting, which are then used by companies as materials for internships or to recruit human resources. Portfolium" is one of the e-Portfolio platform services. This one is being used by universities and is helping to improve the skill level of students. It is expected to change the way people find jobs, change jobs, and enter higher education, as more concrete information such as learning history is converted into data by IT, instead of formal information such as resume and academic history. Conclusion E-learning and edtech services are evolving and spreading in the U.S. due to its large land area and the presence of numerous global companies. In addition, the base of Edtech services is expanding as online education and learning history are connected to existing IT services such as social networking services, and platform services focusing on learning history management have emerged. We have learned that the impact of Edtech services has been significant, not only in learning, but also in changing the way people go on to higher education and find employment. From the next issue onward, I would like to touch on cutting-edge technologies in e-learning and edtech, such as VR. Thank you for reading to the end!

Adaptive Learning Gives Us a New Way to Learn Thanks to your support, this is the fourth installment of the "e-Learning Around the World" series. In the previous article, I wrote about the impetus for and spread of adaptive learning. This time, I would like to write about one of the influences of adaptive learning: the style of schools in the United States. Click here for the Table of Contents 1. Use in Charter Schools 2. AltSchool created by a former Google employee 3. Summary Widespread use of charter schools First, let us introduce the style of schools in the United States. Originally in the U.S., due to security issues and differences in educational standards between regions, there was a type of "homeschooling" that allowed students to study at home instead of going to school. Charter schools, an evolution of homeschooling, began to spread in the 1990s. An example is the "TEXAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY" in Texas. Charter schools are public schools operated by the private sector, and at TEXAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY, online lectures are the main style of learning, with students meeting with their teachers only once a week. The school is open to middle and high school students living in Texas, and the learning style is free of charge and incorporates adaptive learning, according to the school. Unlike Japan, the U.S. has a highly decentralized educational system, which makes it easy for Edtech, online learning, and e-learning, including charter schools, to spread. On the other hand, one school that is attracting attention as a school that practices adaptive learning is Alt School, which was created by a former Google employee. This school is funded by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and a number of investors, and is developing personalized educational services (adaptive learning) by fully utilizing edtech technology. In brief. Age-neutral classes (diversity education) ∙ Visualization of information to teachers, students, and parents through apps and other tools ∙ Emphasis on offline classes Conclusion. As adaptive learning evolves, the use of Edtech technology is more likely to advance in the U.S. school setting, as in the case of charter schools. In addition, as mentioned earlier, there are attempts to introduce cutting-edge IT technology to educational settings, such as "Alt Schools," and the methods practiced there are being applied to public schools again, which seems to be a trend. Just as adaptive learning has had such an impact on school education, it has also had an impact on corporate human resource education. In the next issue, I would like to discuss the impact of the evolution and spread of e-learning and Edtech in the U.S. on corporate human resource development. I would like to continue this discussion in the next issue. learningBOX is also active in the field of education! Although we have focused on school education, our e-learning creation system, learningBOX, is also being used in various educational settings. As a tool for teaching materials at cram schools and schools As a system to reinforce learning at universities As a tool to support classes with practice questions and tests. We have a wide variety of educational tools that are important for e-learning creation systems needed in the educational field. Please try our free trial service. Reference: Edtech will change the future Author: Masahiro Sato

The Spread of Adaptive Learning [e-Learning Around the World]. Hello, my name is Motoki, and I am in charge of marketing. Thanks to your support, this is the third installment of the popular (in my opinion) "e-Learning Around the World" series. Following on from our discussion of flipped learning and MOOCs, this time I would like to talk about a keyword that is gaining more and more presence in e-learning every day: "adaptive learning. Adaptive learning. which is becoming more and more prevalent in e-learning every day. Click here for the Table of Contents What is adaptive learning? 2. Typical Services 3. Key words to keep in mind 4. Summary What is adaptive learning? What does adaptive learning mean? If you look up the word "adaptive" in a dictionary, you will find that it means "adaptive, adapting. Adaptive learning is a learning method that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize learning materials according to the learner's academic ability and proficiency level. Simply put, it is a learning method that matches the learner's level. With the emergence and evolution of AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology, it is becoming popular in the field of education as a learning method that analyzes learning history data and provides learning content optimized for each individual student. To use a school example, until now, it has been common practice to assign homework and problems of the same level and content to all students in a class. Adaptive learning allows students to focus on areas of weakness or stumbling blocks and learn from the basics, or to excel in areas in which they excel. In online shopping, there is a recommendation function that displays a list of recommended products based on product search history and purchase history, such as "Here are the products we recommend for you" or "Here are the products you buy together". This is similar to the way the system works, isn't it? Anyway, when I think back to my childhood, I remember that if I was not good at a subject or a unit, I would go on and on without understanding it, and I would think to myself, "I wish this unit would hurry up and pass by! I remember thinking, "I wish this unit would hurry up and pass! It would be wonderful if the learning progressed according to the level of each individual. Typical Services Let's take a look at some typical services. First is KNEWTON. The representative of adaptive learning is Knewton (Newton), an American company that appeared in 2008. Knewton is a service that specializes in adaptive learning. As an example, the completion rate of one math course prepared at Arizona State University increased by 171 TP2T, the dropout rate decreased by 561 TP2T, and 451 TP2T students completed the course four weeks earlier than scheduled. One of the features of the program is a system that uses web-based tests to recommend the next best learning content and assignments to learners, allowing both administrators, learners, and parents to understand where they are stumbling and where they can move on. Other adaptive learning offerings include DreamBox Learning DreamBox Learning is an adaptive online learning site that focuses on math and arithmetic. ●IXL IXL has been introduced in schools in the United States. There is also information that the site is actually being used as homework in schools. The Japanese site also has actual problems to solve. Key words to keep in mind We have looked at representative services for adaptive learning, and it seems that as AI evolves and spreads in the future, adaptive learning will be one of the methods that are likely to revolutionize the learning style. Now, I would like to introduce some terms related to adaptive learning that you should be aware of. I will provide more detailed information on each of these terms in a later article. Here is a quick introduction. Education Big Data As the digitization and ICT of education progresses, much of the learning data that used to be paper-based can now be obtained in the form of data. Although the use of this data requires a sophisticated approach called data science, it is data that will change the nature of education as a whole, not only for children but also for adults. Learning Analytics The data analysis approach to learning using the educational big data mentioned above is also very important. Learning analytics analysis and measurement are likely to attract even more attention in the future in order to utilize the learning data that has become available as a result of the digitalization of education, such as various types of e-learning and MOOCs. Recommendation functions as educational support This is a recommendation function to support learners by utilizing educational big data and learning analytics. This function is familiar in e-commerce (EC), but in the case of education, it is likely to be even more useful. For example, we can expect various things such as recommended learning contents to overcome individual weak points or learning contents recommendation utilizing learner's attribute data (age, gender, hobbies and preferences). Conclusion Just as big data is driving change in various industrial fields, the digitalization of education → big data → the evolution and spread of adaptive learning, which means that the education field will be transformed in the same way. In this issue, I have used the example of adaptive learning in the U.S. and introduced some related terms. In the next issue, I would like to take an even sharper look at e-learning around the world. In the next issue, I would like to take an even sharper look at e-learning around the world. Thank you for reading to the end! Reference: Edtech will change the future Author: Masahiro Sato

What is SCORM? It's almost the end of May. I'm Kidaoka, a marketing manager, and I'm scared of the heat in the Kansai region as we head into full-blown summer. In my hometown of Aomori, it's about 26-30 degrees in summer. I'm not sure if it's a good thing or not 🍎. Now, enough chit-chat, let's get down to business! As I collect information related to e-learning, study, and related topics, I keep coming across this! SCORM" is a term that you may have come across a few times in your research. There is no doubt that SCORM is a concept and overview that is deeply related to e-learning, but the content is difficult to understand and it is difficult to visualize. Let's study and learn about SCORM together! Click here to see the table of contents. 1. Outline Background of SCORM 3. How SCORM Works 4. Benefits of Standardization 5. Summary 1. Overview SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model/SCORM) is a global standard for e-learning developed by the ADL (Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative), the US Department of Defense. The "e-learning standard" is a global standard developed by the ADL (Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative), the U.S. Department of Defense. It is a standardized standard that has been properly evaluated by international standards and "proof of quality and trust" has been standardized. By ensuring that the content of educational materials conforms to this standard, learning can take place on a variety of LMSs, regardless of the manufacturer that developed the content. Scheme can be thought of as "a standard for standardization in e-learning. In Japan, the e-Learning Consortium is playing a central role in promoting the standard. Let's think of SCORM as a game console When you buy a new game console, you may be puzzled by the differences in usability, controls, and button positions between the controller and the console you used before. After you have become accustomed to the new controller, you may have to relearn how to use it, and you may experience unnecessary stress before you can operate it the way you want to. But what if there is a standardized controller? If the controller is the same as the previous console, you will not be confused by the operations and will be able to work smoothly. SCORM is the standard here. 2. Background of SCORM SCORM was established to prevent the proliferation of standards, and to ensure that learning materials can be used commonly across different learning management systems. However, the complexity of SCORM itself makes it difficult for the average layperson to create learning materials that conform to SCORM. ) in Japan. 3. SCORM Structure Let's take a look at the structure of SCORM. Durability Interoperability Accessibility Reusability These are some of the keywords that make SCORM easy to understand. SCORM is a standard that allows e-Learning content to be studied on a wide range of operating systems and Web browsers without the need for major modifications when systems or software versions are upgraded, allows learning materials to be retrieved when necessary, and makes it possible to easily reuse existing content and create new content (reusability). It can be said that e-Learning is a standard to enable the creation of new content by easily reusing existing content. In general, e-Learning is a form of learning management system (LMS), and SCORM defines the common specifications for connecting the two. Benefits of Standardization What is standardization? What is standardization? Standardization is defined as "the unification of multiple elements into the same specification, structure, or format." It is defined as "the unification of multiple elements into the same specification, structure, or format. Product standardization is used in many different fields. Some of the common benefits are listed below. The same ease of use allows operation without having to learn something new. Stable product specifications reduce the number of errors, bugs, and other problems. Economies of scale with the same specifications will reduce costs and prices. Advantages of SCORM standardization When using a new product, including software, a period of familiarization is required. However, if the ease of use is standardized, there is less time and effort to learn new things. Currently, e-Learning is distributed in two parts, LMS and content, but if standardization of this consolidated part is promoted, any content can be used on any LMS. This applies to e-Learning as well, and will lead to better products being offered to users at lower prices. Conclusion SCORM is a global standard for e-Learning that has been properly evaluated by international standards and standardized to provide "proof of quality and reliability. SCORM is a global standard that allows learning materials to be retrieved whenever necessary on many operating systems and web browsers without the need for major modifications such as content system or software version upgrades, and allows existing content to be easily reused and new content to be created.

About the History of E-Learning Hello! My name is Sakamoto, and I am in charge of CS. Have you been learning or studying using the Internet, such as through online learning? With the recent proliferation of PCs and smartphones, learning via the Internet has become commonplace, but how did it all begin? In this issue, we would like to talk about the history of e-learning. Click here for the Table of Contents 1. The Beginning of e-Learning 2. Development of e-Learning 3. Internet-based learning 4. Emergence of Smart Devices The Beginning of e-Learning The development of computer-based learning, which is the basis of e-learning, began in the 1950s, mainly in the United States, with the idea that computers could be used to support education, known as CAI. Conventional group training could not be called efficient because the instructor and trainees had to be in the same place for a long time, and all checking of the trainees' progress had to be done by a person. Video materials were also introduced, but they presented information in a one-way manner and could not be said to be highly effective for learning. This is why the use of personal computers for learning has attracted attention because of the advantages of not having to choose where to study, cost savings, and the ability to manage learners. However, because it was difficult to construct an ideal system in practice, the quality of education through CAI did not improve as much as expected. Development of e-Learning In the 1990s, with the development and spread of personal computers, CAI was replaced by computer-based training (CBT). CBT mainly represents a learning method using CD-ROMs as teaching materials, and taking advantage of the large capacity of CD-ROMs, teaching materials utilizing video and audio were created. It was also around this time that the term "e-learning" was introduced. In particular, in 1995, the explosive popularity of Windows 95 was launched and personal computers became widespread in homes, and Windows 95 came standard with a CD-ROM, which helped to establish CBT-based education. CBT, however, did not become widely used due to the cost of producing teaching materials, the difficulty of modifying the content after distribution, and the difficulty for the administrator to manage the progress of all participants. To Internet-based learning In Japan, a major change occurred in 2000, when the then Mori Cabinet announced the "e-Japan Concept," which aimed to create a Japanese-style IT society, and the following year, a project to promote e-learning began in earnest. The following year, e-learning promotion projects began in earnest. As a result, the e-learning learning method shifted from CD-ROM learning to online learning using materials distributed over the Internet. By placing the learning environment online, it became possible to easily and inexpensively manage learning materials and check the progress of students. The online learning method is called WBT (Web-Based Training), and with the spread of the Internet, more and more companies began to introduce e-learning training and it gradually became a part of our daily lives. Emergence of Smart Devices Since the late 2000s, e-learning has changed even further with the advent of smartphones represented by the iPhone and Android, as well as larger tablet devices. Smart devices are portable, making it possible to study anytime, anywhere, in any spare time, and it has become common to study on the move with a smartphone. Because of the convenience of portability, e-learning is also being introduced in occupations where education and training could only be conducted through real group training, such as customer service, maintenance, and cooking. In addition, recently, the combination of SNS and other tools for communication among trainees has been introduced, as it is expected to be highly effective in supporting and motivating trainees to learn by communicating with each other. Conclusion In this issue, we have reviewed the history of e-learning. Starting with the use of computers in education, the spread of personal computers and the Internet, and now with the advent of smart devices and social networking services, the role and effectiveness of e-learning itself has expanded greatly. With the further evolution of technology (which has already begun to be used), cutting-edge technologies such as AI and VR will be incorporated into e-learning, and the nature of e-learning may change in the future. Thank you for reading to the end. We look forward to seeing you next time.

The Beginning of MOOCs in the U.S. [e-Learning Around the World Hello. My name is Motoki, and I am in charge of marketing. This is the first installment of the "e-Learning Around the World" series, which began last time. In the first installment, we introduced you to Khan Academy, one of the first flipped learning programs in the United States. This time, as a continuation of the Khan Academy, I would like to look into "MOOCs," which have become popular as a form of online education. Click here for the table of contents. 1. What is a MOOC? 2. Representative MOOCs 3. Summary What is a MOOC? A MOOC is also known as "MOOCS," and its official name is "Massive Open Online Course. As the name suggests, MOOCS is a platform service that allows students to take large courses online. It became popular mainly in the U.S. and other countries because it allows anyone with Internet access to attend lectures at prestigious universities (basically) for free. Some of them offer not only lectures but also post-lecture tests and assignments to qualify for completion of the course. MOOCs are platform services, so each university does not set up its own service, but rather, students use the platform of a "MOOC consortium" or "MOOC provider" that acts as an intermediary. Now it seems that not only universities but also companies are participating and offering lectures, so in a broad sense, it seems that it can be simply regarded as an "online course. (This page focuses mainly on online courses at the university level.) Representative MOOCs ▼Coursera https://www.coursera.org/ Courses from famous universities such as Stanford University are available. ▼EdX https://www.edx.org/ It was launched jointly by MIT and Harvard University. Udacity https://www.udacity.com/nanodegree Udacity is a MOOC specializing in programming and other computer science fields. Summary MOOCs have created learning opportunities for anyone with Internet access to take university-level courses without having to go to a university. In fact, there was news that a 15-year-old student from Mongolia received excellent grades in an edX course and went on to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). However, MOOCs have a very low completion rate due to their low hurdles. The completion rate is low because MOOCs are self-study services that depend heavily on the motivation of the learner. However, MOOC courses are being developed through industry-academia collaboration with the world's top companies such as Google and Facebook, and the number of lectures on cutting-edge technologies such as AI, data science, and automated driving, which are currently the focus of attention, seems to be increasing. It is likely to continue to attract attention in the future. The spread of edtech services like MOOCs in the U.S. is also changing the way students learn in school education. From the next issue onward, I would like to take a sharp look at the impact on school education. I would like to discuss the impact on school education in the next and subsequent issues. We look forward to your continued support in the next issue. Reference: Edtech will change the future Author: Masahiro Sato

About Khan Academy, one of the beginnings of flipped learning in the U.S. [e-Learning around the world]. Hello. My name is Motoki, and I am in charge of marketing. I'm a newcomer to the company, and I'm also an uncle, but I'm looking forward to working with you. I would like to start off by writing a series of articles in the "e-Learning Around the World" series as a study for myself, as my knowledge of the e-learning industry is still very limited. This time, I would like to introduce "Khan Academy," which is said to be one of the beginnings of flipped learning in the United States. Click here for the Table of Contents 1、What is Khan Academy? 2、Features of Khan Academy 3、Influence 4、Summary What is Khan Academy (Khan Academy)? Khan Academy is an online learning site founded in 2006 by Salmar Khan in the United States. He originally created the site to tutor his cousin's children, who live far away, using web software to help them learn. At first, the system was designed to provide questions, and when a question could not be solved, the system would display learning content tailored to that question. Later, at the recommendation of a friend, he created instructional videos and uploaded them to YouTube, where they became popular for being "easy to understand through video" and "easy to review and learn at your own pace. The number of users began to explode, and the site developed into a full-fledged online learning site. （The number of current users is said to be in the millions to tens of millions per month worldwide.) Features of Khan Academy Khan Academy's stance is to "proceed with learning by asking questions, and if a question is not answered, the appropriate learning content will be displayed," and the videos themselves are positioned as supplementary materials. Kahn himself says, "The most useful way to learn is to solve the questions," and "The real source of our power is in the question software (level-checking test). Impacts that have occurred One of the most frequently mentioned impacts of the Khan Academy is the popularization of a teaching and learning style known as "Flipped Learning. Teachers at schools began to use Khan Academy videos as preparatory videos for their students. What is Flipped Learning? Flipped Learning" refers to a teaching style in which lectures, which are traditionally held in the classroom, are conducted at home via video learning, and problem solving and report writing are done during class time. What is Flipped Learning | About e-Learning | Quiz Writing and Question Writing Tools - e-Learning Starts with a Quiz There have been attempts to implement flipped classrooms since that time, but the burden on teachers to create video materials was so great that many teachers were unable to do so even if they wanted to. This led to an increase in the number of teachers using Khan Academy videos to prepare for classes, and the flipped classroom style has spread. Conclusion Before researching, I had a strong image of "the trigger for the spread of flipped learning," so I had an image of "the roots of video materials," but I was impressed by the fact that Khan Academy itself emphasizes "learning through questions and tests to check understanding, and using video materials to learn what you don't understand. I was impressed by this point. This time, we introduced "Khan Academy," which is said to be one of the first edtech schools in the U.S. We hope you will visit again next time. Please check back again next time. Oh, by the way, our e-learning creation system "learningBOX" started as a quiz question creation tool "QuizGenerator"! The real source of power is in the question software!" If you haven't already, please take advantage of it! ▼QuizGenerator, a quiz question creation tool that can be created on the web, where anyone can create quizzes for free and easily. For more information, click here. LearningBOX" is an e-learning creation system based on the concept of "easy to use and inexpensive Click here for more details

How can e-learning be used for learning? Hello. My name is Kidaoka, I am in charge of marketing. I understand that there are many people, regardless of industry, who are concerned about the education, guidance, and training of students and young employees at schools and companies, such as training for new employees, employee education and guidance methods, declining academic performance, and study method problems. Many of you may have been appointed as an educator and are worried and anxious about where to start. This problem is deep and common regardless of the industry. How can we improve the learning effect and provide reproducible education in a limited time and at a limited cost? In this article, we will discuss how to make the most of e-learning. Table of Contents 1. Learning Methods Using e-Learning What is LMS (Learning Management System) Case Studies QuizGenerator 5. learningBOX 6. Summary Learning Methods Using e-Learning First of all, e-learning is a system that allows employees to learn and study on the Internet using PCs and mobile devices. e-learning is expected to reduce the coordination, time, and cost of renting training facilities and inviting outside instructors when taking in-house training. To begin with, what is e-Learning, and for what purposes is it used and introduced? Advantages of e-Learning Self-paced learning Provides up-to-date materials to all learners in a uniform manner No time and place constraints Tailored to the individual's level of understanding, ability, and goals ・Adds depth of understanding through audio and video Conventional learning methods involve "person-to-person" education, where the instructor lectures directly to the student at a specific place and time. E-learning, on the other hand, is conducted via a network using terminals such as PCs, tablets, and smartphones. It is a learning style that enables students to "receive education anytime, anywhere, and at any time," and is often used interchangeably with "educational IT" and "web learning/online learning" because it is a system that combines IT information technology and learning via a network. The Internet and advances in IT technology have attracted more and more attention, and companies, schools, and society as a whole are pinning their hopes on its potential for ease of use and learning effectiveness. What is LMS (Learning Management System)? An LMS is a system that integrates and manages the delivery of learning materials, grades, etc., necessary for implementing e-learning. In general, it provides the following functions Registration, modification, and deletion of learners Registration of teaching materials and assignment of teaching materials to learners Management of individual learner's learning history, learning progress, and grades Statistical analysis and tallying of grades. Setting up a bulletin board for information sharing and sending e-mails to learners. Case Study We would like to introduce a case study of a teacher at a vocational school who used our learning environment to create and build an e-learning program. "A Case Study of Using e-Learning to Prepare for the National Examination for Speech-Language Pathologists" (in Japanese) Speech-language pathologists provide rehabilitation for people who have difficulty in speaking, hearing, eating, and swallowing due to illness or birth defects, and restore their language and hearing abilities. Most are three-year vocational schools or four-year universities, and for those who have already completed designated courses, there are two-year graduate schools, majors, and vocational schools. Currently, 61 schools in Japan are designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare to train speech-language pathologists. Encounter with e-Learning As a teacher at a vocational school, I was in charge of preparation for the national examination for speech-language pathologists in 2017. The medical field has a very large number of subjects with a wide variety of difficult words, contents, and things to remember. When preparing for the national exam, there were not many resources and reference books available on the market, so I was very concerned about how to prepare for the national exam. How can we effectively promote good study and learning methods and bring students closer to passing the national exam? I spent my days asking myself these questions. With these thoughts in my mind, I happened to see "e-learning study" on the Internet. As I read more and more, I came across "QuizGenerator," a free web-based educational material creation service provided by Tatsuno Information Systems. Before introduction I found e-learning learning to be a great way to learn, but I wondered if I would be able to successfully create, manage, and update educational materials by myself. I had no knowledge of computers, was not very good at operating them, and the mere mention of the word "IT" made me defensive. I am not able to take a new step forward. What if I fail? The more I think about it, the more anxious I get. However, I feel sorry for the children who are going to be active in society and will be able to show their eyes in the future if I continue to study the way I have been studying and doing things the way I have been doing them. As the information society advances, we teachers and schools must adopt study methods that match the times. I decided that I had no choice but to be courageous. After the introduction One of the biggest changes since the introduction of e-learning is that students are now more motivated to learn and actively participate. Even children who had been conservative about studying began to tackle problems on their own initiative, and by learning according to their objectives and level, their ability to self-analyze and their awareness of their own weakness in studying diminished. *Unlike traditional study methods, e-learning learning is not restricted by time or place, and allows students to solve problems at their own level at their own preferred time. This is probably because of the fact that each individual can freely proceed with his or her own study without having to worry about the eyes of others. With limited time available for each student, it was difficult to provide appropriate guidance to those who needed it. The "e-learning study" we used this time overturned the passive learning style we had been using and created independence for the students. Let us introduce our e-learning service, which created the independence of the students. QuizGenerator QuizGenerator allows anyone to create quizzes easily and for free. Anyone can create quizzes in a wide variety of question formats, even if you don't know anything about programming. Available for smartphones, tablets, PCs, etc. Almost all functions are free for commercial use. The question creation form can be used to create questions easily, just like using Word. For advanced users, you can also register a batch of questions in Excel. If you purchase a license, you will be able to use special features such as design customization and voice reading functions! Detailed usage of QuizGenerator learningBOX The Learning BOX enables more effective use and operation of teaching materials created with QuizGenerator. By using learningBOX, it is possible to distribute video materials, distribute tests and practice questions, control the order of study, and issue certificates to those who complete and pass the practice questions for each material. The actual paper-based test can be reproduced on the web. In addition to the exercises, Learning BOX has many other useful functions, such as the ability to manage reports (file-submitted assignments) and questionnaire totals. The service is free of charge, so please give it a try. Detailed instructions on how to use Learning BOX Conclusion In this issue, I have discussed how to use e-learning for learning. Our learning and education methods that we have taken for granted are now undergoing a period of change. QuizGenerator and Learning BOX are easy, efficient, and effective tools for e-learning. Learning BOX is a free service. Both are available free of charge, so please take this opportunity to try them out and see how easy they are to use.

The latest version 2.6.0 is now available! The main features this time are as follows ★━━━━・・・・・ Member Management>> CSV registration of groups Contents Management>> Adjustment of + button menu, *Addition of typing materials*, *Addition of bug-eaten questions*, and implementation of the function to add similar assignments to the lower level folders Grade Management>> Filtering function by pass/fail Login Restrictions>> Issuance of authentication keys for each subdomain, restrictions that only users under a specific administrator can log in QuizGenerator5.5>> Adaptive support to overcome weaknesses Multilingualization support>> Unique language patch function ━━━━・・・・・ Below are images of typing materials. You can easily create typing materials from the form. Below are images of insect bite questions. You can easily create bug-eaten questions from the form.