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7 useful features for conducting online examinations using leaningBOX! Hello, it's nice to meet you! I joined the company in April, and I am Sakatani from the Quality Control Section. It has been getting colder in the mornings and evenings recently. The other day, learningBOX was upgraded to Ver. 2.16. 2020.11.17 learningBOX upgraded to Ver. 2.16 Thank you for using learningBOX, our e-learning creation system. Today, learningBOX has been upgraded from Ver. 2.15 to Ver. 2.16. This article introduces specific new features of Ver. 2.16.7 (released on November 17, 2021), to which various new features have been added. The new, newly added features add many useful functions for conducting online examinations! So, in this article, we will introduce some of the useful features for conducting online examinations using the leaningBOX! Click here for the Table of Contents 1. only specified exams can be taken 2. specify the examinees and the examination period 3. only specified IP addresses can access the exam questions 4. additional learning contents can be added according to the results of the exam 5. check the test environment/device before the start of the test 6. no worries when the Internet connection becomes unstable 7. grade scores in Excel 8. summary Can have students take only specified exams If you assign materials to only the exams you want students to take, they will be able to view and answer only those exams to which you have assigned materials, even if there are other exams in the same folder or course! ⇒Content Assignment You can specify the examinee and the examination period. Once the open period is set, the answers can be answered during the open period. In addition, you can specify a specific group for the open period setting, so that you can extend the open period only for examinees who belong to the specified group! ⇒Publication period setting Only specified IP addresses can access the exam questions For each exam, you can designate IP addresses to be allowed to view and take the exam. This feature helps prevent cheating by allowing access to the exam questions only from the specified IP address! ⇒Access source IP restriction function Additional learning content is added based on test results. For example, "if exam A is passed, display and answer exam B", "if exam A is not passed, display and answer exam C", etc. Learning contents can be added according to exam results. ⇒Linked content setting function Can check the test environment and terminal before the test starts. The OS, browser, and version of the device used to take the test online can be specified in detail. Also, before answering the exam, you can test to see if there are any problems with communication speed and if you can hear the voice. This will prevent any problems during the test! ⇒Operation Test Settings No worries when the Internet connection becomes unstable! Even if your Internet connection suddenly becomes unstable, you will still be able to play and display audio, video, and image files. Therefore, even if communication conditions become unstable during the exam or study, you can proceed with the exam without any problems! ⇒Media Data Read Ahead Function Grades can be graded in Excel. For exams that include a report format, simply enter pass/fail and score information in the downloaded Excel file and upload it to complete the grading of the report format answers. This saves time by allowing you to grade multiple contents for multiple examinees in one batch! ⇒Report Scoring All of the above features have been added in Ver. 2.16! We have added many new features to make it easier for both test takers and test organizers to administer the examinations. If you are already using learningBOX, please upgrade your existing exams, or if you are considering creating a new exam, please register as a free administrator to experience these new features! Conclusion In addition to the new features introduced in this article, learningBOX also allows users to create exams using images, audio, and video, set limits on the number of times an exam can be taken, and easily manage test takers' scores, even if you are not very good at using a computer. In addition to the new features introduced in this report, the new features allow users to create exams using images, audio, and video, limit the number of times an exam can be taken, and manage exam results easily. Please use learningBOX when creating online examinations! For more information on how to use learningBOX to create online examinations and tests, please refer to this article. 2020.6.12 Creating online examinations and online examinations with learningBOX For those who are having trouble conducting tests and examinations at schools and cram schools due to home study. Companies or associations that are having trouble conducting scheduled examinations or certification tests due to the coronavirus! Our learningBOX may be able to solve your problems. We hope that you will consider using our LearningBOX as a reference.

About this Version Upgrade Thank you for using learningBOX, our e-learning creation system. Today, learningBOX has been upgraded from Ver. 2.15 to Ver. 2.16. This article provides details about Ver. 2.16.7 (released on November 17, 2021), which adds various new features. Click here for a list of new features and functional improvements. New Functions Functional Improvements 1. fanfare function 11. email template function by group 2. Interlocking contents setting function 12. Section ID (question number) function 3. function to check compatible devices before taking the examination 13. function to assign individual study materials 4. Individual e-mail notification reception settings 14. Questionnaire ID/tag and choice number settings 5. Content code setting function 15. Access source IP restriction function 6. breadcrumb function 16. media data look-ahead function 7. option numbering function 17. basic course settings 8. Group code setting function 18. Expansion of badge function 9. Essay scoring functionality 19. Custom dashboard functionality 10. Publication period settings for each group In this version upgrade, a new "fanfare function" has been developed, which has been requested by many users. In addition, many other functions have been added, including improvements to existing functions and API integration. We will now introduce the details of the 2.16 series version update. Fanfare function A function to display a fanfare when a badge is acquired has been added. You can choose from three patterns: rich/simple/no animation. Linked Content Settings You can set hidden contents to be displayed only when a specific folder or material is passed/failed. Supported Device Confirmation Function Before administering the test, you can check the download speed, login device, and audio playback. This function is available for Quiz-5.13.5 or higher. Individual Email Notification Reception Settings This function allows each user to set whether or not to receive e-mail notifications. Users can set their own preferences so that they do not receive unimportant e-mail notifications. In addition, the administrator can set whether the notification is important or unimportant when it is sent. Content code setting function Users can now set "content codes" when creating/editing educational materials. By setting a code for any content, it is possible to link it to the API linkage. Breadcrumbs function This is a function that visually displays where the user is on the web page in an easy-to-understand manner. Breadcrumbs contain links to the pages they have visited. Choice numbering function After learners have completed the quiz, they can see which option they chose. Group Code Setting Function You can now set a "Group Code" in Member Management. Argument Grading Function Report scoring requests can be notified by e-mail, and the scoring results can be imported into Excel. Publication period setting for each group You can set the publication period of contents for each group. Email template function by group Permission to edit mail templates can be set for each group. *Only invitation mail notifications and grade management notifications can specify target groups for mail templates. Section ID (question number) function When downloading grade data in CSV format, grade information can be obtained for each question. Assignment function for individual study materials Study materials can be distributed to groups or as individual study materials. Setting of survey IDs, tags, and choice numbers IDs, tags, and choice numbers can be confirmed from the survey details. Access source IP restriction function You can set restrictions to prevent specific IP addresses from accessing the content. Media data look-ahead function Even if the network is disconnected during "exam/study," quiz files (audio, video, and image files) created in Content Management will be played/displayed offline. Basic Course Settings This section allows you to configure settings for the course as a whole. You can also publish course information to members before they log in. Expansion of badge functions You can change the default badge image, reorder the list view of badges you have created, and manage badge categories. Custom Dashboard Function This function allows you to configure the panels to be displayed on the dashboard and the contents of each panel. Only administrators and members with access to the settings page can configure this function. Others Please contact our CS sales team if you have any questions or need more information. Inquiry Form We will continue to listen to our customers and improve the functionality of the system to make it even more user-friendly. The newly added functions and functional modifications of learningBOX Ver. 2.16 are described in detail in the release note here. We look forward to your continued support of learningBOX/QuizGenerator.

How to set up From mail so that it is not classified as spam First of all, SPF stands for "Sender Policy Framework," and is a security technology to prevent emails from being misidentified as spoofed emails. SPF settings can prevent the "From mail address change" available in the Customize and Site Customizer from preventing emails from reaching the learner. In this article, we will show you how to deal with From mail being sorted as junk mail. Click here for Table of Contents 1. What is SPF setting? 2. the procedure for SPF setting 3. summary What is SPF setting? This is a setting to explicitly state that this e-mail address is allowed to be delivered from this mail server. If an e-mail is delivered without SPF setting, it is more likely to be judged as spam because the "IP address" of the mail server from which the "domain" is sent cannot be authenticated. Therefore, by setting SPF, it proves that the From mail address is not "illegally used by a third party" and is less likely to be classified as junk mail. Procedure for SPF setting The SPF setting is not done from the earningBOX administration screen, but from the administration screen (DNS server) of the domain management company with which each company has a contract. The domain management company refers to the company you used to acquire your domain. By checking the domain part of your e-mail address, you can find out which domain management company you have contracted with. Apply for DNS settings with the domain management company You need to apply for DNS settings with your domain management company. DNS is a system for managing and operating domain names. Please refer to the page of each domain management company for the application procedure. 2. configure SPF on the DNS settings screen Our learningBOX uses "Amazon SES" mail servers. Enter the following information on the management screen of the domain management company to configure SPF settings. *As for the host part, it will be blank or @ depending on the DNS service. If your domain already has an SPF record, add an Amazon SES include statement before ~all using the following format "v=spf1 existing settings include:amazonses.com ~all" To configure SPF settings at Name.com Configure the SPF settings from the Name.com control panel. For Name.com, please refer to the support information on Name.com for details, as the setting method will vary depending on the name server you are using. Name.com Mail Marketing User Guide｜Name.com official website To configure SPF settings on Xserver SPF Settings｜XServer official website Conclusion In this issue, we introduced SPF settings to prevent From mail from being classified as spam. IT terms such as "SPF" and "DNS" may sound difficult to understand, but it is possible to prevent discrepancies in perception between administrators and learners, such as "I thought I sent a From mail, but it was classified as spam and did not reach the learner. In addition, countermeasures against "spoofed e-mails" are essential to increase the delivery rate of e-mails to learners. Among them, SPF settings are important as a mechanism to clear suspicions of abuse of e-mail addresses. The Customize and Site Customizer functions are paid options that allow you to freely change e-mail addresses including the sender (From) for each subdomain. By clarifying the sender, learners can receive e-mails with peace of mind. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in this service.

Our e-learning system [learningBOX] is available free of charge to everyone from individuals to companies. learningBOX is an LMS with all the functions necessary to operate e-learning, such as creating teaching materials, web tests, and managing members' grades. LearningBOX is an LMS with all the functions necessary for e-learning, including the creation of teaching materials, web testing, and grade management. This article is perfect for customers who are interested in e-learning and would like to try it out! In this article, we will introduce in detail the functions and features of learningBOX, which has been utilized by many customers. E-learning can be implemented with zero IT knowledge With learningBOX, even those with no technical knowledge can start e-learning with simple mouse operations and text input. Even those who are not good at computer operations can easily manage and operate the system. Content creation follows a dedicated creation form, allowing users to intuitively learn how to operate the system through touch and feel. learningBOX has a very rich set of content functions that enhance educational effectiveness. In addition to video materials commonly used in e-learning, various content can be added that can only be set up on learningBOX, such as quiz/test functions, course functions, and report assignment creation functions. Created content can be distributed to specific members or groups set by the administrator, and the number of times a course can be taken and the period of time it can be open to the public can also be set in detail. Here are the features of learningBOX Easy creation of tests and exercises to check the effectiveness of learning Easy distribution of teaching materials via the web, eliminating the need for printing and preparation of training venues Certification tests can be created for all types of industries and fields Can use constraint bars to set course study requirements This time, we would like to show you a little bit inside the system specially for you! Here, we would like to introduce you to the quiz function, one of the most popular content functions of learningBOX. Since this is an exercise, we have created one choice question using the quiz function. If you have difficulty seeing the video, please view it in full screen. LearningBOX offers a wide variety of quiz question types, including more than 13 different types of quiz questions, such as our original fill-in-the-blanks, sorting, image selection, and listening questions, in addition to the standard multiple choice and correct/incorrect questions. Back to Table of Contents Free Plan Points LearningBOX Free Plan is a plan that allows up to 10 users including the administrator to use almost all functions free of charge, except for optional functions that require a fee. The learning materials, user data, and learning environment registered in the Free Plan can be upgraded to the paid plan. With the paid plan option, you can customize your own design, set up your own domain, and so on. *For more information about the services and fees of paid plans, please refer to the pricing plan here. The concept of learningBOX is "Changing the world with the power of EdTech. There are many people who are interested in e-learning, but who are not very good at operating a computer or setting up a system. Most of the e-learning systems available in the world are very expensive, and most of the services are mainly designed for large companies. Our goal is "a system that anyone can easily build e-learning learning"! With the spread of the coronavirus, our daily lives have changed dramatically. Although Japan is considered a technologically advanced country, the use of ICT in education lags far behind that of other countries. However, considering the future of Japan, the use of ICT in education is essential. Back to Table of Contents The Role of E-Learning in the Age of Corona New coronavirus infections are spreading around the world, and the "fifth wave" is spreading in Japan at a much faster pace than previous levels. In Japan, many companies and educational institutions are accelerating their moves to introduce e-learning. E-learning is a learning tool that can effectively support human resource education Once a learning environment has been established, e-learning can be used repeatedly. It is a learning method that is very suitable for learning qualifications, preparing for examinations, and overcoming weak subjects, as it allows students to learn at their own pace and over and over again. Here are some examples of actual companies using learningBOX Are you a person in charge of e-learning implementation? This page introduces case studies of companies and schools that are actually using learningBOX, detailing the background to the introduction of learningBOX, their problems, and the effects after the introduction. Motivation Switch Group Inc. We use learningBOX in this way! We use learningBOX for training for new employees to simulate practical work. Back to Table of Contents SUMMARY In this article, we have briefly introduced the features and functions of learningBOX. Our e-learning system is easy for learners to use. If you are considering implementing an e-learning system, please try our learningBOX and register for a free account here. Thank you for taking the time to read this paper. ▼ We also recommend this page! Also read Back to Table of Contents

About this Version Upgrade Thank you for using learningBOX, our e-learning creation system. Today, learningBOX has been upgraded from Ver. 2.14 to Ver. 2.15. This article provides details about Ver. 2.15.10 (released on August 25, 2021), to which various new features have been added. Click here for a list of new features and functional improvements. New Functions Functional Improvements 1. site customizer 5. alerts for terminals logged in with non-recommended environment 2. Handwritten image creation and submission function (quiz/report) 6. Limit on the number of group account registrations 3. Badge list display function 7. CSV batch registration [Authorization function 4. Spot contracts In this version upgrade, a new "Site Customizer" has been developed, which has been requested for some time. Many other features have been added, including improvements to existing functions. We will now introduce the details of the 2.15 series version upgrade. Site Customizer This function allows you to customize the basic information, design, and side menu of your site by yourself. This feature is available only for customers who have signed up for a shared server/design customization or a dedicated server. Handwritten image creation and submission function (quiz/report) A new function has been added to [Quiz/Test] and [Report Assignment] in Content Management. This function allows learners to submit their own handwriting and illustrations as answers. Badge List Display Function This function allows learners to view a list of badges they have earned. Spot Contracts A "spot add order" has been added to temporarily increase the number of account registrations (users) during the contract period of current plans. This allows administrators to add additional account registrations from within learningBOX without waiting for the end of the paid plan contract. Alerts to terminals logged in with non-recommended environments This function displays an alert only the first time a device is accessed from an OS/browser other than those recommended by the company. Limit on the number of registered accounts in a group You can limit the number of accounts registered in a group. This can be set by a user with group management authority. CSV Batch Registration (Administrative Authority) Users can now be granted administrative privileges through CSV batch registration. Others Please contact our CS sales team if you have any questions or need more information. Inquiry Form We will continue to listen to our customers' voices and improve our functions to make your use of our products even more comfortable. Thank you for your continued support of LearningBOX/QuizGenerator.

World History Memorization Method Using E-Learning: A Super Efficient Study Method to Win the Exam This is Kidaoka, Marketing Manager. This article is recommended for those who want to improve their score in world history. By changing the way you remember world history a little, you can improve the efficiency of your study. Let's aim to improve your score in world history by using the study methods introduced in this article! Table of Contents 1. Thorough analysis and explanation of how to memorize world history 2. Recommended learning tools that anyone can use for free 3. e-learning study using learningBOX 4. summary Thorough analysis and explanation of how to memorize world history World history is a subject that requires memorizing many words and keywords. For this reason, many students feel that world history is a subject they are not good at. However, it is also a subject in which you can achieve results in a short period of time by learning the correct way to study world history and putting it into practice. Here are three ways of thinking and learning to memorize world history efficiently. 1. Confirm the importance of "output" in your studies Output is essential to study and improve your ability. Of course, it is important to read books, attend lectures, and accumulate knowledge through input. However, if you focus only on input and do not output, your ability to think may deteriorate. As is common in memorizing subjects, it is very important to repeatedly move in and out of input and output. ⇒It has been proven that repetitive learning that is learned over and over again is transferred from short-term memory to long-term memory, making it easier to recall. (This is called the "rehearsal effect"). ▼ Memory retention is determined by output! Dr. Karpik's experiments on memory No.2 Doing a question-and-answer session Humans tend to basically "just read" in a sinking manner, and it is difficult to memorize. In world history, where the amount of knowledge to memorize is enormous, it is very important to consolidate each piece of knowledge. By reviewing the questions and answers in the "Question and Answer" section, you will be able to answer questions such as, "Who is this person? What does this word mean? and "What does this word mean? The ultimate goal in studying world history is to understand the flow of history and the cause-and-effect relationship of each event. The foundation is an accurate knowledge of historical terms and their meanings. 3. how to use time for memorization The key to memorizing world history is to repeat it over and over again. Therefore, time is inevitably required for learning. The point is to make effective use of your spare time. According to a Panasonic Corporation survey of 640 men and women in their 20s to 50s, the average gap time is 1 hour and 9 minutes per day. Even a small amount of spare time can add up to a huge amount of time. Even if it is only one hour every day, it amounts to 360 hours in one year, or 7200 hours in 20 years. Recommended learning tools that anyone can use for free Have you ever heard of a learning method called eLearning learning? E-learning is an online learning method. learningBOX learningBOX is an e-learning system that allows anyone to easily create a learning environment on the Internet. learningBOX can easily export data from the delivery system, LMS (Learning Management System). The learning history file stores data necessary for learning management, such as learning progress (not yet / in progress / completed, etc.), time of implementation, time required, and test scores. LearningBOX can also convert this performance data into numerical values and display them in a graph. ▼ Benefits for learners 1. You can study anytime, anywhere, and at your own time. 2. study according to one's level of understanding and progress 3. Easy to grasp the data of your performance and to manage your grades 4. You can take as many preparatory, review, and re-study courses as you like. Because you can study at your own pace and repeat as many times as you like, learningBOX is a very suitable learning method for qualification acquisition, preparation for entrance examinations, and overcoming weak subjects. E-learning study using learningBOX Here are some examples of actual use of the learningBOX content functions. Here is a video of a learner actually solving a problem You can also easily create question-and-answer problems on the web learningBOX makes it easy to create original questions and exams for study. Using the quiz function of learningBOX, you can set the difficulty level of questions, such as test mode with a time limit, display of correct/incorrect and pass/fail decisions after all the questions have been solved, and so on. The design is extremely simple, with users simply entering question text, answers, and explanations from a dedicated creation form. Anyone can easily create test preparation questions, even those who are not good at using computers. ⇒For more detailed information on how to use learningBOX, please refer to this page. Memorize key points with worm-eaten notebooks The functions of learningBOX include a variety of functions to help learners memorize and contents to promote self-study efficiently. With MUSHIBUKI Notebook, you can easily create and edit your own original memorization materials by adding bug-eaten enclosure lines to the content you want to memorize. It takes time and effort to create questions, I can't get around to creating sentences in question form, and I want to be able to easily check what I've memorized and review it over and over again." Mushiken Notebook is the perfect learning tool for those who have these problems. ⇒For more detailed information on how to use Mushiken Notebook, please click here. Conclusion In this article, we have introduced learningBOX, which is a recommended learning method for those who want to improve their scores in world history and can be used free of charge by anyone. The functions of learningBOX are just as rich and complete as the functions that help learners memorize and the contents that help them study on their own more efficiently. Our e-learning system features a design design that is easy to set up even for first-time users. LearningBOX also offers a free plan that can be used for an unlimited period of time. This plan allows up to 10 users, including the administrator, to use almost all features for free, with the exception of optional features that require a fee. Please take this opportunity to try our learningBOX. We also recommend this plan! Also read "Learning English with e-Learning Learning System

learningBOX is an LMS (Learning Management System) that can be used flexibly not only for domestic use but also for overseas customers. This article is recommended for "companies that have foreign employees, and education staff who have trouble training foreign employees. In this article, we will introduce the language settings necessary for conducting training using learningBOX and how to send invitation e-mails in English. Use e-learning to improve the skills of your foreign employees! E-learning makes it possible to share know-how and knowledge that cannot be conveyed through words or paper alone, regardless of nationality. In recent years, with the spread of the Internet and advances in IT technology, e-learning learning using "e-learning systems" has attracted widespread attention. By utilizing e-learning adapted to mobile devices, employees can easily learn at home, on the move, or during breaks. By introducing e-learning into in-house training, you can effectively train foreign staff in your company. In order for employees to grow sustainably, it is important for companies to provide appropriate education and learning opportunities according to the "growth stage" of their employees, regardless of their culture or nationality. Here are three problems that education managers face when training foreign staff No.1 The current situation and challenges of language barriers No.2 Communication problems on the job No.3 Differences in cultural values Part 1: Language barriers and challenges Due to the language barrier, there is a challenge that verbal instructions and requests cannot be conveyed. Although an increasing number of companies are hiring foreign staff to solve labor shortages, some companies are facing various challenges, including language barriers. The inability to communicate smoothly can be very stressful for the Japanese staff working at the same site. When hiring non-Japanese staff, it is important to be prepared to accept them from their perspective. 2. Communication problems on the job Japan has a complex language structure with hiragana and katakana in addition to kanji. In Europe, China, and the U.S., many races and ethnic groups live together, and the languages and cultures of other regions are easily exchanged. Japan, however, is an island culture, and values are shared by the Japanese community. Therefore, it is difficult for foreign staff to understand ambiguous expressions unique to the Japanese language, such as "please finish as soon as possible" or "please try to accomplish as much as possible", because they tend to think that "this much can be understood without being said". 3. Differences in cultural values Trouble often arises due to differences in cultural values, such as the balance between work and private life, hierarchical relationships, and attitudes toward religion. For example, a foreign staff member may ask, "Why do you have to do this job? and the Japanese employee is miffed at the foreign staff member who asks, "Why do you have to do this job? In some cultures around the world, it is natural to clearly explain the reason or rationale for a job. If you expect people to "read the air" in the Japanese sense, it may be difficult to build a relationship of trust. Why e-Learning is effective in educating non-Japanese employees Compared to conventional group training, e-learning can be conducted without gathering people at a single location, thus reducing costs such as venue expenses. 3. Video materials can be used to visually instruct staff who do not understand Japanese about the handling of products and services and work flow. Back to Table of Contents learningBOX is an LMS that makes it easy for newcomers to start e-learning learningBOX is an e-learning system with all the content features you need to train your foreign employees. Here we introduce the functions and features of learningBOX. You can start e-learning without any specialized knowledge learningBOX can be easily created using a dedicated creation form, and you can also set up the materials to be distributed according to the learners. You can create e-learning programs without specialized knowledge, and there is a wealth of educational materials to support the implementation of your program. Up to 10 students can use the service free of charge. Our learningBOX e-learning system is easy to set up, even for first-time users. learningBOX offers a wide variety of learning materials and allows you to easily create and upload your own learning materials. In addition, learningBOX offers a free plan that allows you to use the system for an unlimited period of time. Learn about the features of learningBOX! 1) learningBOX is compatible with videos and YouTube videos. 2) Customers' existing data can be registered as PDF teaching materials by converting them to PDF. (3) Quiz and test functions can be used to conduct realistic tests and examinations on the Internet. (4) A certificate can be given to those who have completed the learning materials. 5) LearningBOX allows customers to set restrictions on the content they have created. For more information on how to use learningBOX, please refer to the "What you can do with learningBOX" section here. Back to Table of Contents How to Switch LearningBOX Languages with One-Click Ease! In the upper right corner of the learningBOX screen, there is a button that says 【Japanese】. Simply change the language from [Japanese] to [English] to switch the language in the system. Click [English] to switch the language in the system from Japanese to English. You can also change your language settings from the Edit Profile screen. Select a language and click Save to complete the setting. If you select [English] and save, the language in the system will be displayed in English from the next time you log in. Back to Table of Contents How to Send Invitation Emails to Students in English This section explains how to create an email template in English. Step 1. log in as an administrator or as a user with mail template editing privileges, and click on the Administration function on the side menu bar. Next, click on Email Settings. Step 2. Set the invitation e-mail notification to ON and click the + button under Edit Template. Step 3: Select English from the Language pull-down menu in the New Email Invitation screen. Enter the body and template name, and save it to complete the "English Invitation E-mail. If you want to use the default text, click "Reset to Default" to display the default English text. Enter any template name and save to complete. *For detailed information on how to use the mail template function, please click here. Back to Table of Contents SUMMARY In this article, we introduced "Language Switching" and "How to Send Invitation Emails in English. If you are considering e-learning for training foreign employees, please use our learningBOX. Thank you for reading this article. ▼ We also recommend this page! Also read Back to Table of Contents

This is Mr. Nishimura, Representative Director! It's been a while since I've written a blog, but I've added a BOM to prevent garbled text in Excel. learningBOX is an LMS with multilingual support Our e-learning system, learningBOX, is a multilingual LMS. learningBOX's UI is currently only available in Japanese and English, but the data and learner answers are flexible enough to support not only Japanese and English, but also Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and other languages around the world. However, the data for teaching materials and learner answers are available not only in English and Japanese, but also in Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and other languages around the world. In fact, training materials created in various languages are being used in training programs for foreigners. CSV multilingual support was incomplete. In spite of the claim of multilingual support, there was a deficiency in the CSV support. In the currently released version (2.14.28), CSV encoding is fixed to Shift_JIS (Windows-31J). As a result, all characters except Japanese, English, and some Chinese and Latin characters are garbled. Back to Table of Contents UTF-8 is implemented to be able to select UTF-8 There was a proposal to switch the character encoding of CSV output from learningBOX to UTF-8, but we decided that a sudden change in the specification would have a large impact on users, so we made it possible to choose between UTF-8 and Shift_JIS for the character encoding of CSV. (Default is Shift_JIS) Back to Table of Contents BOM is added to prevent garbled characters in Excel If you open a UTF-8 CSV without BOM in Excel, the characters will be garbled.BOM stands for "Byte Order Mark" and indicates that the character code of the file is "UTF-8". Therefore, by using UTF-8 with BOM, the file can be opened in Excel without garbled characters. A decade ago, it was common to avoid garbled characters by creating files in UTF-16LE, but relatively recent Excel is now fine with utf8 with BOM. Also, considering that the character encoding in the Web world is becoming unified to utf8 and that it is easier to handle outside of Excel, we decided to use utf8 instead of UTF-16LE. Reference site: How to output Unicode csv files that can be opened correctly in both Win and Mac Excel Back to Table of Contents How to add BOM in PHP The entity of the BOM is 3 bytes of data and is expressed as "\xEF\xBB\xBF\xBF". In the case of PHP, the BOM can be attached by doing the following. $csv = "\xEF\xBB\xBF".$csv; Back to Table of Contents Scheduled Release Depending on the results of the verification, we expect to release the product in the next week or the week after next. Back to Table of Contents learningBOX developer wanted! We are looking for learningBOX developers. We have various openings for backend engineers, frontend engineers, quality assurance engineers, and project managers. We are looking for development engineers mainly at our headquarters in Tatsu, but we are also actively recruiting infrastructure engineers in Tokyo, so please apply if you are interested, However, if you have experience in Linux operation or have studied Linux or networking at an infrastructure school, you may be welcome to apply! Back to Table of Contents

LearningBOX was upgraded from version 2.13 to 2.14 on May 12, 2021. With this major update, some of the CSV formats for member management have been changed. Due to the format changes, an error message will appear and registration will not be possible when uploading using the format you used in the 2.13 series. This article introduces the CSV format changed from 2.13 series to 2.14 series and how to improve it. Click here for the Table of Contents 1. CSV format (2.13 series) 2. CSV format (2.14 series) 3. Points to note when uploading members in batches 4. Apology for format change CSV format of 2.13 series Prior to the 2.13 series, the format had a total of 10 items from left to right: login ID, name, display name, department, title, e-mail address, password, status, number of days valid, and group affiliation. CSV format in 2.14 series In the 2.14 series and later, the format items have been changed to 11 items in order from left to right: login ID, name, e-mail address, password, country of residence, language, time zone, status, deadline type, number of valid days/date, and group affiliation, and the order and item names have been changed. Notes on uploading members in batches If you register members using the pre-2.13 format, an error message will appear as shown below and you will not be able to register members. An error message is displayed when you perform the upload and click Proceed to Confirmation Screen. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you, but please click the Plus button on the Member Management screen, go to [Batch Operation (CSV)] >> [Member Registration/Update], download the [Sample CSV Format], enter your member information again, and upload the file. Then, fill in the member information again and upload the file. Open the downloaded file and enter member information. Finally, upload the files and you are done. How to upload using an existing CSV file Open your CSV file. Edit the CSV file, edit the order according to the 2.14 series format, and add items. Enter the member information used in the existing CSV. Overwrite and save the edited CSV file and upload the file. Apology for Format Change On May 12, 2021, learningBOX was upgraded from version 2.13 to 2.14. With this major update, the format of CSV for member management has been partially changed. We sincerely apologize for the lack of information sharing within our company in connection with the change in functionality, and for the fact that we released the product without notifying our customers. In the future, we will closely communicate and coordinate within our team to ensure that we do not repeat the same mistake. We sincerely apologize to our customers, business partners, and all other concerned parties for any inconvenience and trouble this may have caused. We look forward to your continued support in the future.

About this Version Upgrade Thank you for using learningBOX, our e-learning creation system. Today, learningBOX has been upgraded from Ver. 2.13 to Ver. 2.14. This article provides details about Ver. 2.14.22 (released on May 12, 2021), to which various new features have been added. Click here for a list of new features and functional improvements. New Functions Functional Improvements 1. new pricing plan (Premium Plan) 5. folder shortcut function 2. Security-related functions 6. 3. Curriculum functions 7. Dashboard functions 4. Course function In this upgrade, we have developed new "security-related features" that have been requested for some time. In addition, a new pricing plan "Premium Plan" will be launched. In addition, many other features have been added, including improvements to existing features. We will now introduce the details of the 2.14 series version upgrade. New pricing plan (Premium Plan) A new pricing plan, the Premium Plan, has been added. With the Premium Plan, you can upload larger amounts of video than with the Starter and Standard Plans. High-quality videos" can be delivered according to line conditions and device performance. Security-related features The security features of learningBOX have been greatly enhanced, including account expiration date settings, enhanced password functions, and password re-entry for important processes. Curriculum Functions A curriculum function has been added. This feature allows learners to learn efficiently/planningly. Curriculum function is available only for customers who subscribe to a shared server/customized design or a dedicated server. Course Function A new course function has been added. This allows the administrator to set up favorite courses for learners or courses in a desired order of study. Folder Shortcuts A folder shortcut feature has been added. Folders added with linked folders will be displayed in a slightly darker color. Function to change the page immediately after login You can freely set the page to be accessed immediately after login. Dashboard Function A dashboard function has been added. This function allows you to display educational materials created by the Curriculum/Course function according to rules determined by the administrator. Miscellaneous For further details or questions, please contact our CS Sales Team. Inquiry Form We will continue to listen to our customers' voices and improve our functions to make your use of our products even more comfortable. Thank you for your continued support of LearningBOX/QuizGenerator.