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Current and Future Trends in the E-Learning Market in 2021 Hello, everyone. This is the Tokyo team of Tatsuno Information Systems. The year 2020 was marked by sad news due to the spread of the new coronavirus. I don't think anyone expected such an era to come. Many companies have made a turnaround from the traditional way of working and shifted to remote work from the perspective of infection control. It was also a year of diversity in working styles, with people moving away from Tokyo and changing their lifestyles. More educational institutions such as high schools and universities introduced online classes using e-learning instead of face-to-face classes. The rapid spread of remote work and online learning is forcing major changes throughout society. E-learning is gradually becoming a familiar part of our lives. So how is e-learning changing? We have researched the results of a survey on the changing market. Click here to see the table of contents 1. Current status and future trends of the e-learning market in 2021 2. Changes in BtoB and BtoC 3. e-Learning will be increasingly used in 2021 4. Summary Explanation of the Current Status and Future Trends of the e-Learning Market in 2021 Kenneth Research has published a report on "Global Corporate eLearning Market" on September 02, 2020, consisting of in-depth analysis and industry insights for the forecast period 2020-2027. The global enterprise e-learning market is segmented by "by training, by end-user, by technology (mobile e-learning, learning content management system (LCMS), virtual classroom, web-based, podcast, learning management system (LMS), and others) and by region" and the global The e-learning market is expected to witness a significant CAGR during the forecast period 2020-2027. (Reference: Kenneth Research) Global Enterprise E-Learning Market The global eLearning market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 131 TP2T to reach US$93.64 billion between 2020 and 2024. Growth in this market is expected to be fueled by increased student engagement in the classroom through gamification and increased adoption of microlearning. Regional analysis is considered for key regions such as Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Rest of the World. North America is the leading/important region globally in terms of market share due to the region's advanced technology infrastructure coupled with the availability of high-speed Internet connectivity. On the other hand, Asia Pacific is also expected to exhibit the highest growth rate/ CAGR over the forecast period of 2020-2027. According to Eurostat, the total value of the European ICT sector, including ICT manufacturing and ICT services, is estimated to exceed €475 billion in 2017. ICT services consist of computer programming, consulting, and related activities, which accounted for about 49.1% share in 2017 while telecommunications activities accounted for about 30.3% share in this segment. These factors are estimated to have a positive impact on market growth in the coming years. Changes in BtoB and BtoC The e-learning market size in FY 2019 continues to expand steadily with a steady increase in the number of users and diversification of services offered. In BtoB, the market will gain momentum from the revitalization of corporate investment in human resource development. In FY2019, the size of the domestic e-learning market is expected to increase 7.7% year-on-year to ¥235.4 billion. The breakdown is 68.4 billion yen (+5.2% YoY) for the BtoB market for corporations (including individuals within companies and organizations) and 167 billion yen (+8.8% YoY) for the BtoC market for individuals, and both markets are expected to continue expanding. Source: Yano Research Institute|from a survey on the domestic e-learning market In the BtoB market, e-learning has penetrated more industries and companies than ever before due to the diversification of learning tools with the popularization of smartphones and tablet devices, the evolution of video content, and the ease of use of e-learning due to the development of cloud environments, combined with the revitalization of corporate human resource development needs. e-Learning has penetrated more industries and companies than ever before. Steady sales growth in the BtoC market The size of the domestic e-learning market in FY2020 is forecast to increase 4.5% over the previous year to 246 billion yen. In the current fiscal year, both BtoB and BtoC markets are expected to see an increase in the number of e-learning users as the impact of the new coronavirus infection increases demand for distance learning. Source: Yano Research Institute|from a survey on the domestic e-learning market The BtoC market will see a steady increase in the number of users and the generalization of e-learning as a form of personal learning, due to the penetration of learning styles utilizing smartphones, tablets, and SNS, the evolution of services provided by improved information communication technology, and the emergence of learning services using AI (Artificial Intelligence). The number of users is steadily increasing, and the environment is progressing to generalize e-learning as one of the forms of personal learning. Both the BtoB and BtoC markets are expected to continue to expand in the future. E-learning will be used more and more in 2021 E-learning, which makes full use of multimedia materials such as video and audio as well as text and slides, has many application scenarios. E-learning is a form of learning that is still evolving, and it is also a field in which new methods of utilization are being tested. E-learning has the potential to provide "optimal learning for each student," which has been an issue in traditional schools. Obtaining qualifications through e-learning By offering national qualifications, private courses, and certification exams as e-learning, even busy businesspeople can make effective use of their spare time to study, and they can repeat difficult-to-understand sections as many times as they like in their own time. Many of the certification exams and courses that used to require attending lectures at certification schools are now offered through e-learning. Language Learning with e-Learning As with certification acquisition, learning a foreign language used to be done by making an appointment and attending a school. However, as with the acquisition of qualifications, this also had the disadvantage that it was difficult for working people with jobs to continue attending school, and one-on-one lessons, which enhance the learning effect, are expensive. For language acquisition, where continuous learning is important, online learning through e-learning is expected to become the mainstream in the future. Human Resource Development through e-Learning The conventional learning style, including schools, is based on group learning, where participants gather at a predetermined time and place, and the same is true for corporate employee training. Corporate training is not always held like a school. Preparation and costs for new employees and in-house training tend to be high, and it is difficult to manage the learning progress of each participant. To solve these problems, e-learning is attracting attention from companies. E-learning is ideal for corporate employee training, as it allows employees to learn in their spare time without putting pressure on work hours, and the progress can be easily monitored by managers. In addition to having employees take in-house training courses related to business skills, management, and sales, some companies have established their own learning management systems to optimize employee education with original content. ▼ The features of e-learning can be briefly summarized as follows 1. The same quality of education can be provided to a large number of trainees. 2. Optimal education can be provided according to the learning progress of each participant. 3. Significantly reduce the cost of education. 4. Keep the educational content up-to-date. Let's create "training, examinations, and correspondence courses" with learningBOX! learningBOX is an e-learning creation system that focuses on "ease of use" and "low cost. It is an LMS with all the functions necessary for e-learning, including the creation of teaching materials, questions and tests, and grading and grade management. What has changed since we started using ▼learningBOX? Improvements! Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about e-learning implementation. Introduction support online meetings are also available. Conclusion In this article, we introduced the current status and future trends of the e-learning market in 2021. Today, when information from all over the world can be obtained in an instant through the Internet, it can be said that the globalization of not only the economy but also all "things" and "matters" is accelerating. The reason why more and more companies are focusing on strategic human resource development is to respond quickly to the changes brought about by globalization, and e-learning is the best solution to achieve this. On the other hand, children and students who will have to cope with the drastic changes brought about by globalization also need to develop the ability to think independently and acquire the ability to respond and adapt in a short period of time. The best solution for this is e-learning and adaptive learning.

About this Version Upgrade Thank you for using learningBOX, our e-learning creation system. Today, learningBOX has been upgraded from Ver. 2.12 to Ver. 2.13. In this article, we would like to provide you with details about Ver. 2.13. (released on January 19, 2021), which adds various new features. Click here for a list of new features and functional improvements. New Functions Functional Improvements 1. renewal of order screen 8. input of typing materials in English 2. Expand functionality of grade management notification 9. Add related content to quiz/test materials 3. Notification function for notification management 10. Function to limit the number of input characters Function to specify the number of times an audio file can be played 5. GDPR compliant login form 12. Add question ID 6. Optimize display of title tag 13. Introduce HLS video 7. LearningBOX version display function The "grade management" and "notice management notification" functions, which have long been requested, are now even easier and more convenient to use. In addition, the order screen can be operated via the web for plan changes and upgrades from the middle of the contract period. Many other functions have been added, including improvements to existing functions. We will now introduce the details of the 2.13 version upgrade. Renewal of the order screen The order screen has been renewed, and various upgrades are now available even during the contract period. The order screen is divided by contract type, making operation and selection easier than before. In addition, the payment procedure screen now allows you to confirm the details of your contract after changes have been made. Expanded functionality of grade management notifications Study start date and time, study status (grades), and test pass/fail results are now also displayed. Using the email template function, an email can be automatically sent to a set email address "upon member registration, report grading completion, and study completion". The content of the email sent can be freely edited and set, and it is possible to set not to send an invitation email. Notification function of Notice Management You can now register multiple links to notification notifications and fix the notification from the administrator at the top of the page. Overseas Support Customers who live outside of Japan can now process payments in U.S. dollars in addition to Japanese yen. When registering as a new owner, a "Region and Language" field will be added, and the date will change according to the place of residence at the time of account registration. GDPR-compliant login form A new GDPR-compliant login form can be set up. GDPR stands for "General Data Protection Regulation" and refers to the General Data Protection Regulation enacted by the European Union on May 25, 2018. By setting up a GDPR compliant login form, you can provide your customers with a safer and more secure e-learning experience. Title Tag Display Optimization Page titles used to be set to a uniform subdomain site title, but with the development of the new feature, administrators will be able to track user screen transitions with Google Analytics. Version display function of learningBOX A new version display function has been added. Using this function, you can check at a glance which version of learningBOX you have used to create your teaching materials. English input for typing materials English input has been added to the Typing Materials Creation Form. The questions that can be set for English input can be configured to suit the customer's usage scenario, such as sentences with mixed spaces, case sensitivity, and so on. Additional Functions for Related Content A new feature has been added to the quiz/test. The Add Related Content feature allows you to set content in the commentary section that is related to the quiz content. Character limit function You can set a limit on the number of characters you can enter for Short Answer questions in quizzes and tests. This function can be set for three types of questions: "Short Answer", "Short Answer+", and "Multiple Short Answer". Ability to specify the number of times an audio file can be played You can set a limit on the number of times an audio question can be played back in the quiz/test. Addition of question IDs You can optionally set an ID for each question in the quiz/test. Introduction of HLS Video You can set your videos to HLS video. HLS video can be played without problems not only on Apple products such as Mac, iPhone, and Safari, but also in Windows and Android environments. With HLS video, you can upload videos of appropriate quality depending on your connection and device performance. Miscellaneous Please contact our representative: CS Sales Team for more detailed operation procedures or any other questions. 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.

A Must for Medical Fields: How to Start Preparing for the National Exam Using E-Learning! My name is Kidaoka, and I am in charge of marketing. It is almost time for the national examinations. How is your preparation for the national exam going? In this article, we will introduce how to use our e-learning service, learningBOX, to help you prepare for the national examinations in the medical field. Due to the impact of the spread of the new coronavirus, direct face-to-face teaching has become difficult, and each student has been unable to study satisfactorily for the exam. With learningBOX, anyone can easily create a study environment on the Internet. LearningBOX can not only create study materials necessary to prepare for the national examinations, but also create and publish original study materials on the web according to the study level and group of students. Using our e-learning system, students can study outside of class time, as well as in their spare time or while traveling, to "efficiently and effectively" prepare for the national examinations. Repetitive learning using e-learning is a highly recommended way to prepare for and review the basic knowledge needed to solve the real exam. Click here for Table of Contents 1. What is learningBOX? 2. Preparation for the National Examination using learningBOX 3. Facts and Sufferings of the National Examination Preparation at Corona Disaster 4. Summary What is learningBOX? learningBOX is a learning management system (LMS) that covers all the functions required for online learning, including "learner registration, creation and assignment of teaching materials, and grade management," and focuses on price and ease of use. An LMS (Learning Management System) is a system that can create, register, and distribute learning materials necessary for implementing online learning, and manage learners' learning progress and grades. ▼LearningBOX Usage Guide (describes the sequence of steps) Our e-learning system is very simple to use and set up, and is designed so that even first-time users can operate it quickly! ⇒learningBOX operation manual learningBOX is an easy-to-use e-learning system for both administrators and learners! Learners can basically proceed with the learning process alone, so they can learn at their own pace without worrying about the eyes of others. As you can see in the capture below, the learner opens the folder containing the learning materials and clicks on the contents inside to proceed with the learning. ▼Learners receive an "ID and password" from the administrator and log in to learningBOX to begin learning. Click here for content features that can be created and configured in learningBOX You can create and set up teaching materials from a total of more than 15 different content functions. How to start learningBOX STEP1. create learning materials All learning materials that can be created on learningBOX are set up from the content management screen. For details, please refer to this article. STEP2. Register and add members This article explains how to invite members to learningBOX and how to create and set up groups. STEP3. How to check the learning status With learningBOX, you can check who answered which questions and how on the results management screen, and you can even download the information in CSV format. This page explains how to use and view learningBOX grade management. Since learningBOX manages the learning status on the server, you can check the learning status of your learners in real time. Preparation for the national examinations using learningBOX Those who take the national medical examinations must acquire a wide range of knowledge related to the treatment and life of patients, such as "knowledge of the structure and functions of the human body, names of diseases, and drugs used in treatment. The national examinations in the medical field have a wide range of questions and difficult terminology. There are many questions that cannot be answered without a firm grasp of the meaning and content, even if you only remember the words. With learningBOX, you can efficiently memorize and understand the basics and keywords needed to solve the exam questions. No.1: Memorization cards and worm-eaten notebooks specialized for memorizing words and long sentences Memorization cards can be edited to your liking in terms of font size and color, and images can be inserted. This is a highly recommended tool for reviewing and relearning the basics needed to solve national exam questions. You can create as many memorization cards as you like. Mushiken Notebook makes it easy to create memorization questions in text format. You can easily create and edit your original memorization materials by adding bug-eaten enclosure lines to the content you want to memorize. No.2: Use the quiz function to check your understanding of the contents you have studied and your retention of the basics Using the quiz function of learningBOX, you can "set images, videos, and links to question sentences and choices. In addition, a wide variety of other customizations are possible, such as randomizing the order of quiz questions, not showing the answers to learners, changing the language in the system, etc. ⇒List of options that can be set for the quiz function Repetitive learning using e-learning is a very effective learning method for consolidating memory and increasing the percentage of correct answers to past questions! By using the quiz function of learningBOX, you can find out your weak points by data of the number of correct answers in your weak and strong subjects. No.3: Reuse school printouts and materials as teaching materials by converting them into PDF files. With learningBOX, you can upload PDF documents created in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. ⇒How to use materials created with Google Slides as e-learning materials learningBOX can be set up for course learning! learningBOX also allows detailed settings tailored to the user, such as course settings for teaching materials and the ability to distribute teaching materials to different groups. It has a function to perform "course setting" that allows you to advance to the next question after you pass a specific question. If you do not pass and understand a question, you will not be able to move on to the next question. You can set constraints such as "- - You can proceed to the next question only after you have answered/read up to this point - - - - You can proceed to the next question only after you have passed up to this point - - - -" or "- - You can proceed to the next question only after you have passed up to this point - - - -". You can set up a constraint condition such as "- - - - You can proceed to the next step after you have answered/read this much - - - - - You can proceed to the next step after you have passed this much - - -". This feature can also be used to send certificates to members who have completed learning the content or passed certain questions. ▼ Sample materials for national exam questions (memorization cards, bug-out notes, quizzes) Sample study materials are available. Clicking on the 00 memorization card, 00 bug-eaten notebook, or 00 test will activate the player and allow you to actually manipulate the contents. National Nursing Exam Anatomy Mnemonic Cards Anatomy bug-out notebook Anatomy test challenge National Pharmacology Exam Pharmacology memorization cards Worm-eaten notebook of pharmacology Challenge Test on Pharmacology Comedical (PT, OT, ST) Memorization cards for kinesiology Worm-eaten notebooks for kinesiology Challenge test on kinesiology Facts and Struggles of National Exam Preparation at Corona Disaster ▼ The troubles of school officials: ......... Teachers' concerns One teacher is in charge of many roles and duties, and has limited time to prepare materials. Teachers are anxious about when they will be exposed to coronas. It is difficult to teach face to face, and it is difficult to grasp each student's level of understanding. It is difficult to know how much students study each day, how much time they spend on it, and how they are progressing. It is difficult to support students who have already graduated. ▼ Concerns of students who have taken the exam: ......... Concerns of new and former graduates ∙ Supplementary classes and national exam preparation classes are different from previous years, and ronin students cannot attend classes. Library and study rooms are not satisfactory. ・The library and study rooms are not satisfactory (including school, city, and private). There is no environment where I can ask questions, so I have to do things by myself. It is difficult to maintain motivation because the period of not talking to anyone is too long. There is a strong fear of not being able to take the exam if they are exposed to coronas before the national exam. I think that there are a wide range of problems that you may be facing. learningBOX makes it easy for anyone to start learning online! With learningBOX, you can advance your national exam preparation while protecting yourself from the coronavirus, and efficiently learn the knowledge you need to pass the exam. ▼ Advantages on the teacher's side Using the grade management function of learningBOX, individual weak points can be quantified and visualized!　⇒ Subjects in which you are good at/weak at can be immediately identified. Students can analyze and scrutinize their knowledge retention and comprehension in detail from the grade management screen. Set up report assignments. Manage members at the grade, class, or group level Students can create their own teaching materials, which are useful for reviewing and improving learning methods, and for preparing and reviewing for the following year and beyond. ▼Benefits for learners You can proceed with the preparation for the national exam quickly and easily on your smartphone without having to attend school You can prepare and review as many times as you like at your favorite time without worrying about being watched by others You can extract your strong/weak subjects from your score data. Use study tools specialized for input and output Tatsuno Information System, Inc. is developing services that will be appreciated by all of our customers, both individuals and corporations. No matter how small, please contact us first. We will realize your ideas with the power of EdTech. Please contact us if we can help you with internal training, training for new employees, learning at school, or individual learning management. ⇒Reserve a web meeting ⇒Contact us by e-mail or phone Conclusion In this article, we have introduced how to use our e-learning program, learningBOX, to help you prepare for the national medical examinations. Our e-learning allows you to study outside of class time, as well as during short gaps and travel time, to "efficiently and effectively" prepare for the national examinations. Repetitive learning using e-learning is a highly recommended method of learning to build up the basics necessary for solving the real exam. The learningBOX can be used by up to 10 users, including the administrator, free of charge and indefinitely for almost all functions, except for the optional functions that require a fee. Please take this opportunity to try our learningBOX. We also recommend this! Also read "Easy-to-work-on system visibly improves results!

Important Notice The mail template function will be modified for easier use in the 2.13 series version upgrade scheduled around January 2021. This is an advance notice to all current users of learningBOX to be prepared for the modification of this function. We are providing this advance notice because email templates are an important feature for members (learners), owners, and grade administrators. Please check this page regardless of whether you are using this function or not. Click here for the Table of Contents About Email Templates 2. types of mail templates 3. for customers who have already changed the default template 4. detailed specifications About Email Templates LearningBOX has an "Email Settings" function that allows you to send an email when you invite or register a member, when you have completed grading a report, or when you have completed learning materials. To access the "Email Settings" function, click on "Administrative Functions" > "Email Settings" to go to the settings screen. Please note: Depending on whether or not you have edited the mail template before, this modification may or may not apply to you. In the 2.13 series, the default mail template will be changed, and the following changes will be applied. Change : Default mail template will be changed + Default footer template will be automatically registered Subject: Emails for which the default template has not been changed If the template has been changed, it will not be applied unless it is set to the default setting. If you have previously changed the default email template, the change will not be applied. If you have previously changed the default email template, the change will not be applied. (The new email template we have prepared for Ver. 2.13 may not be optimal for customers who are already using the system, so there will be no change to the emails of customers who have changed their default email template). If you have never changed your default email template, please check and adjust the new email template as necessary. Please note, this is for customers who have never changed their default email template. For example, in the grade management notification emails, the email template used to not display grades and scores to learners, but with this modification, grades and scores will also be displayed in the new default email template. (See below for details.) If you do not want grades and scores to be displayed in the email, please adjust the text of the new default email template. Types of Email Templates We have prepared new mail templates for each purpose, for example, as shown below. (Multiple templates are available depending on the type of email.) The grade management notification e-mail will show the start date and time of the study, the status (grade) of the study, and other information. Previously, grade management notification e-mails to students only displayed information such as the name of the course materials, but starting with Ver. 2.13, the start date and time of study, study status (grades), and test results (pass/fail) will also be displayed. (The information displayed will vary depending on the email template.) (The information displayed will vary depending on the email template. ▼ Below is an example of an email distribution using the new email template "Notice Regarding Pass/Fail of Examination" from 2.13. The actual pass/fail is displayed. The footer template will be set to a default value. The default footer template will be set in the common item template with the template name default_footer and is ready to use without configuration. The default_footer footer template is editable, but you cannot rename it or delete the template. Changes to this footer template will be reflected as a footer in all default email templates. It can also be inserted into customized mail templates as a {default_footer} label. For customers who have already changed their default email template *The automatic registration of multiple customized email templates for invitation and grade management notifications is only available for new owners who have started using learningBOX for the first time after Ver. 2.13. This does not apply to existing administrators, as there may be some administrators for whom automatic registration is not convenient. Therefore, if you would like to add more types of new email templates, you will need to add them yourself in the system. Detailed specifications We plan to introduce a page on how to use this feature when 2.13 is released, and will announce the scheduled upgrade date of 2.13 as soon as it is finalized.

Hello! My name is Nakanishi from Human Resources. This is my first blog post since joining the company. Nice to meet you! And I hope you will stay with me until the end. In fact, I used to work in human resources, and in the course of my duties, I have implemented all kinds of measures to increase the number of applications from job seekers. Based on this experience, I would like to talk about tips from an HR perspective, from recruiting to hiring, as well as the benefits of implementing online testing and training using e-learning before and after the hiring process. By all means, HR and education professionals, read on so that you can implement recruitment and training practices that will contribute to the growth of your company! Please stay with us until the end! Click here for Table of Contents 1. what are the tips for recruiting jobs efficiently? 2. Why don't you adopt online examinations for recruitment? 3. after recruitment, let's provide "good education" through e-learning. 4. summary What are the tips for recruiting job seekers efficiently? Have you advertised in the recruitment media, but are you worried that you are not getting any applications or that it is costing you a lot of money? （I was like this myself.) (I had this problem myself.) I spent many days trying to figure out how to get talented people to apply for jobs. I would like to share with you a few tips that I have learned through my efforts. Make your job ad title in words that can be read in 5 seconds. First, review your job ad to make sure it is an attractive title that will catch a job seeker's eye. In our research with job site managers, we found that job seekers spend at most five seconds looking at the title of a single job posting. We also found that the most words a job seeker can read in five seconds is about 30 words. In other words, it is not good to be too simple, and it is not good to pack in a lot of information. One way to help with this might be to team up with someone in your company who is good at copywriting or with an outside expert (e.g., a copywriter). Make your keywords attractive to job seekers. When writing job ads, we tend to use keywords that we want to create a good impression of our company. However, if job seekers see the keywords and think, "Really? If the job seeker thinks, "Really? So, the trick is to arrange keywords that attract attention... Keywords of the desired candidate's preferences" + "Words we accept" + "Job description" That's it! Example.) I like games" + "A person with a science and math background is a must" + "A development job at a game app production company." I like fishing" + "I can make the most of my hobby" + "Sales job at a fishing tackle manufacturer" By all means, try to imagine what kind of people might apply for jobs at your company, and create a catchphrase that will stick in the hearts of job seekers! (Good luck trying to find a catchphrase) Why not adopt an online test for your hiring process? When it comes to recruiting, there are other things to consider, such as the cost of job media and techniques to get your job ads to the top of the search results, but that's all for now! From here, I would like to talk about how to bring applicants to the hiring process, as well as the introduction and use of e-learning before and after the hiring process. First, let's talk about "online examinations. Why don't you adopt online examinations using e-learning for your recruitment tests in order to acquire human resources efficiently? Advantages of Conducting Tests and Examinations We recommend conducting tests/examinations when you have a large number of applicants and need to narrow down the field before interviewing, or when you need to measure the skills and abilities required for the job by testing. (Of course, in some cases, applicants may not need to be narrowed down due to qualifications they already possess, etc.) Advantages of using online testing (CBT) First of all, what is an online test (CBT)? Let us explain. CBT stands for Computer Based Testing. It refers to computer-based testing. By taking the test by computer, instead of using paper question papers or mark sheets, it has the advantage of greatly reducing the time and cost required for scoring, scoring, and notification of results. In addition, since the test is taken by computer, questions with audio and video can be used. It also allows applicants to take the online test from the comfort of their own home, as long as they are connected via the Internet. The ability to administer the test at home allows job seekers to take the test themselves at their own convenience, at a time and place of their choosing, without having to arrange a test date and time or test site. This reduces the burden of having applicants come to the company to take a 30-minute test. This is a very important point in this corona disaster. Also, by having them take the test before the interview, both parties can streamline their time when they subsequently come to the company for the actual interview. With online testing, is it safe to cheat? One of the concerns that companies have when conducting online tests is the risk of cheating. However, by utilizing the question creation function of the e-learning system and devising the time limit, number of questions, and content of the questions, the risk can be easily avoided without having to go to the trouble of using expensive anti-cheating tools such as cameras dedicated to online tests. (Incidentally, only our learningBOX offers such a convenient question creation function!) As for online testing, please take a look at the case study of the "Japan Art Examination Association," which conducts online examinations using the EC function of our e-learning system, learningBOX. Although the content of the case study is about "online examinations," it contains a lot of information that will be very helpful for HR personnel as well! ▼ In response to the new normal society, online examinations can be taken at home! (The Art Examination Association of Japan) https://learningbox.online/casestudy/casestudy20201030/ After hiring, provide "good education" through e-learning. After hiring, try to provide "good education" through e-learning in order to make the hired personnel into your company's human resources (←A little old fashioned, isn't it?). Let's provide "good education" through e-learning. For your information, in our case, we create and provide an account on learningBOX for employees who have been offered a job before they join our company, so that they can receive online training through e-learning before they join our company. Don't you think it's very convenient for the new employees to be able to take the training "at any time and any place" before they join the company? Moreover, with the e-learning system, the company can easily check online to see how far the candidate has progressed in his or her studies before joining the company. Please click here to see how we are actually implementing this system! ▼Tatsuno Information Systems Internal Use Cases CS Implementation Support https://learningbox.online/casestudy/casestudy20200204/ Summary From a "human resources" perspective, I wrote this article on tips for recruiting and hiring job seekers, as well as online testing and online training using e-learning before and after the hiring process. By all means, HR and education staff, why don't you introduce an e-learning system to create a system that makes recruitment and training more efficient and effective? If you are interested, please feel free to contact us. We also offer a free plan that you can actually use at learningBOX. After registering for an administrator account, you can take sample exam questions and training courses. For more information, please try out the sample courses on the learning screen after registering for the free plan. It will change your image of e-learning. Start your free trial now! 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Gamification for e-Learning: Making Learning Fun! This is Kidaoka, Marketing Manager! In this article, I would like to introduce "gamification," which has been finding increasing use in the education industry in recent years. The main purpose of gamification is to motivate learners using the fun of games! With learningBOX, you can send badges and certificates to members who have met the passing criteria. By incorporating elements used in gamification into e-learning, it is possible to create content that will keep learners engaged. These badges and certificates can be used to visualize the mastery status from grade management, which will help motivate learners to keep up their motivation and pass their assignments. Click here for Table of Contents 1. What is gamification? 2. Game elements essential for gamification 3. learningBOX is e-learning with gamification elements 4. Summary What is gamification? Gamification is a word that was coined from the word "Gamify," which means to turn into a game. Gamification is the application of structures used in games to other fields than games. Gamification is the application of game elements and structures to other fields, and is not something that can be done by "just making a game anyway. Gamification is a type of marketing technique that increases user motivation and loyalty by incorporating game-like elements into services for which games are not the original purpose. Quote: From the IT Dictionary Binary BINARY ▼ A brief explanation of the above definitions. The idea is to apply the elements of games that entertain and enthuse people, such as play and competition, to fields other than games. It refers to a method to attract users through ideas and mechanisms unique to games, to activate their behavior, and to make them aware of appropriate usage. The advantage of gamification is that by incorporating "game-like elements," it is possible to change something uninteresting into something interesting. Games have been played by many people and can provide a stable and interesting experience when pushed as a logic. If you want to know more about gamification, please see this article. ⇒Gamification and e-Learning Features and Benefits of Gamification The ways in which gamification can be incorporated into learning vary in effectiveness, depending on the situation in which it is utilized. Here we introduce three typical effects: "less likely to fail in study," "suitable for rote learning," and "easier to understand complex concepts. 1. easy to continue learning and maintain motivation for learning ⇒ "less likely to fall behind in one's studies Games are inherently task-oriented, and learners are able to feel that they have completed the task, which is expected to lead to continued learning because it is easy for them to feel a sense of growth. The use of gamification in education is expected to have the effect of making it easier to motivate students to learn. 2. it is "suitable for rote learning" through repetitive learning Important information to be memorized can be naturally acquired through the game. For example, there are many services that utilize gamification to have students repeatedly check mistakes or important content. 3. Complex concepts become easier to understand Gamification can be expected to promote understanding of complex concepts. For example, gamification can be used to explain in video what is difficult to understand in words alone, or to help people remember what is difficult to remember through conversations with characters or in a storyline. Game elements indispensable for gamification Visualize the learner's attitude and efforts toward studying, and provide feedback on detailed changes each time they occur. The key to making students engaged in studying is to create a system that allows them to receive some kind of reward for their actions, such as "I studied every day without fail," "I passed the test," or "My grades went up. Three elements of gamification The three elements of gamification are "challenge, reward, and community. Challenges An assignment is a barrier to achieving something in the game (such as an ambition or a great goal). Rewards Rewards are items, points, badges, etc. for completing a given task. Community Community refers to competition and interaction with others. It is easy to understand if you imagine a ranking. Relationship between Gamification and e-Learning Gamification has been introduced in school education and corporate training in recent years, and is attracting attention as a good match with e-learning, especially in learning. The Association for Talent Development (ATD), the world's largest organization for talent development, reported the following findings in its "The 2018 Gamification At Work Survey" (2018 Gamification at Work) for Talent LMS The Association for Talent Development (ATD) reported the following Properly designed gamification-based education can help both the organization and the learner at many levels. 80% of employees enjoy using gamification software in the workplace. Employees feel that gamification increases their productivity (87%), positivity (84%), and happiness (82%) at work. 75% of respondents who play games believe that gamifying their work will increase their productivity. Older employees are more motivated by the game element than younger employees. learningBOX is an e-learning program with gamification elements learningBOX is an e-learning system that focuses on "ease of use" and "low cost," making it easy to start even for those with no technical knowledge of IT. It is possible to set up courses, manage groups of learners, and distribute learning materials to each group. Here are some of the gamification functions that can be set up with learningBOX Badge function The badge display function allows you to assign badges to each material (PDFs, quizzes, memorization cards, etc.) or each folder. This function allows you to check the status of your learners at a glance. Badges are awarded when a learner gets a passing score on ▼Quizzes Ranking Board Function The ranking board allows group members to compete for grades and learners to see their own grades relative to each other on the "Learn" screen. What is your current rank? Who is in first place? and so on, and the results of the members can be displayed in a ranking format. The scores and solution times of the members are displayed. Certificate function The certificate function allows you to send certificates to learners based on their learning status and progress. learningBOX allows you to set prerequisites, so that certificates can be sent to members who have completed the content or passed a specific question. Conclusion In this article, we introduced "gamification," which has been finding increasing use in the education industry in recent years. learningBOX makes it possible to create content that will keep learners engaged. LearningBOX is an easy way to start an e-learning program, even for those with no technical knowledge of information technology, and up to 10 accounts can be used free of charge indefinitely. It takes less than 5 minutes to register for an account, so take this opportunity to try our e-learning service for free! 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Memory retention is determined by output! Dr. Karpik's experiments on memory Nice to meet you!　I am Torii, a member of the Development Department who joined the company in September 2020. I have just finished a month-long training program for new employees at Tatsuno Information Systems, but there are still many things I need to understand, and I am still learning every day. It is difficult to find time to study while working, isn't it? For businesspersons, the ability to retain memory is required more and more when studying for company promotion exams, TOEIC, qualification exams, and so on. In this article, we will discuss the question, "What is the most effective way to study?" Dr. Carpick of Purdue University in the U.S. conducted an interesting experiment on the subject. Click here to see the table of contents. 1. Dr. Karpik's experiment on memory 2. Brain performance is determined by output 3．Repeated learning through e-learning is recommended for memory consolidation 4. Summary Dr. Karpik's experiments on memory Dr. Karpik of Purdue University, USA, conducted an experiment in which students at the University of Washington were asked to memorize 40 words of Swahili. The students were divided into four groups and repeated the following until they had memorized all the words. Group A... After learning all 40 words, test on all 40. After the second session, study all 40 words and test all 40 words. Group B... After studying all 40 words, students will be tested on all 40 words. After the second test, the students study only the words they made mistakes on, but take the test on all 40 words. Group C After studying all 40 words, students will be tested on all 40 words. After the second test, the students study all 40 words and take the test only for the words they got wrong. Group D After studying all 40 words, students will be tested on all 40 words. After the second test, the students study only the words they got wrong and take the test only for the words they got wrong. All groups seemed to be able to memorize everything after 4 or 5 repetitions. The time required for Group A was 100, for Groups B and C 75, and for Group D about 50. It seems that the D group, which learned only the wrong questions and tested only the wrong questions, is the most efficient, doesn't it? In fact, there is more to this experiment. When we conducted an unannounced test one week later, we found a big difference in the learning effect! Which group do you think remembered more words after one week? Brain performance is determined by output The following are the results of the unannounced test after one week for the four groups introduced above. What do you think? I think it is easy to predict that Group A, which spent the most effort, was able to produce 80% and Group D, which spent the least effort, was able to produce 35%. However, could you predict the results of Groups B and C? Wasn't it surprising that Group C, which had to relearn all the questions each time they took the test, did so poorly? The brain remembers more from "output" than "input The results of this experiment show that testing (i.e., memory output), not memorization (i.e., information input), is important for memory retention. When learning, it seems that it is more efficient to repeatedly conduct tests to consolidate memory rather than just reading a reference book. Output is a shortcut to fix memory in the brain! Input" refers to the "input" of various information into the brain, while "output" refers to the "output" of the processed information out of the brain. In his book, psychiatrist Shion Kabasawa states that the biggest difference between the two is whether there is "exercise" or not. Memories that use motor nerves, such as writing and speaking, are called "motor memories. The characteristic of motor memory is that once you remember something, you rarely forget it, so you will not forget how to ride a bicycle after riding it for the first time in three years. (Quoted from: Shion Kabasawa (2018), "Learning into Results: The Complete Guide to Output," p.22, Sanctuary Publishing Co. The golden ratio to improve memory is to be aware of "input 3: output 7! The golden ratio to improve memory efficiency is "input 3 : output 7. You should incorporate brain science into your studies. (Source: Study Hacker) There is a golden ratio between input and output!　Use brain science to dramatically increase the efficiency of your study and memory.) From ▼ To briefly summarize the results of the experiment... Confirmation tests" are effective for memory retention, and it is required to do all the confirmation tests rather than only those in which mistakes were made. Output learning, such as solving problems, is more than twice as effective as input learning, such as memorizing the whole text. Repeated learning through e-learning is recommended for memory retention. Testing is a good way to consolidate memory, but depending on what you are learning, whether it is for major certifications, corporate training, or work-related matters, there may not be commercially available problem sets. In such cases, we encourage you to try using our e-learning system to create tests. learningBOX allows anyone to easily create the tests needed for output on the web. LearningBOX is an easy-to-use web-based test creation tool that allows anyone to create tests for their output. Please take a look at the video below to see how to create a 4-choice question as a sample. We were able to create the questions with only simple screen operations. For large numbers of questions, it is possible to upload them in batches using Excel or text files. learningBOX's quiz function allows users to create more than 13 types of questions, including not only four choices, but also correct/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions. Click here to read more articles related to ▼ testing. 1) Creating quizzes 2) Creating Tests 3): Restrictions on participation Introduction to learningBOX content functions learningBOX is an e-learning "box" that allows you to build and manage a conventional learning environment on the web. Inside this box, learning materials such as videos and PDFs, questions/tests, and grades are stored, and the system manages the learning process. Here are the features of learningBOX More than 13 types of questions can be created for web-based tests and quizzes. Easy to create tests and practice questions to check the effectiveness of training. The web-based test and quiz creation function allows you to easily create tests and practice questions to check the effectiveness of your training programs. Tests can be created for all types of industries and fields. You can also sell your own teaching materials by converting them into e-learning. LearningBOX allows you to create your own content to suit your application. There are a total of 15 different features currently available in our e-learning system! For more information on how to select content, please refer to this article. ⇒How to select learningBOX content Conclusion How was this blog? Output is very important for efficient learning. LearningBOX is a system that focuses on "ease of use" and "low cost. LearningBOX is free for an unlimited period of time for up to 10 accounts. Try it out for yourself! Registration is easy and can be done here. Thank you for taking the time to read this article.

Efficiently Increase Your Score with e-Learning! learningBOX for TOEIC Preparation This is Kidaoka, Marketing Manager. In this article, we will introduce a recommended study method to obtain a high score on the TOEIC by utilizing an e-learning system. For those customers who are preparing for TOEIC and are worried that their scores are not improving, that they cannot find a study method that suits them, or that they are not motivated to study! Why don't you review your study method with us using e-learning? Thank you very much for your cooperation. Table of Contents 1. about the popularity of TOEIC 2. if you want to improve your score effectively, repetitive learning using e-learning is recommended! 3. we introduce TOEIC preparation using learningBOX! 4. summary About the popularity of TOEIC The official name of TOEIC is the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC), which is designed to measure English communication skills for non-native English speakers. If you have ever considered obtaining a certification or taking a certification test, you probably know little about TOEIC, which is very popular as a means of proving English language skills among people of all ages, from students to working adults. TOEIC itself is not a certification test. It is merely an objective measure of "how well you can communicate using English. Most certification exams are divided into different levels of difficulty, with beginners taking the 5th level, intermediate taking the 2nd level, advanced taking the 1st level, and so on. TOEIC, on the other hand, is characterized by the fact that the results are indicated by scores rather than pass/fail, and everyone from beginners to advanced students take the same test. Demand for TOEIC With the development of globalization, not only foreign companies but also Japanese companies such as Rakuten and Uniqlo are increasingly using English as their official language. According to a survey by the Association for International Business Communication, 77.7% of listed companies (278 companies) "refer to TOEIC scores when hiring," 68.0% "refer to TOEIC scores when assigning or transferring employees," 16.9% "make TOEIC scores a requirement for promotion and advancement," and "expected scores" average 550 points. The average score is 550 points. As more and more Japanese companies are hiring foreign workers, English communication will become a necessity in Japan as well. The total number of TOEIC test takers in FY2019 is approximately 2.41 million. Source: from English Hub｜Test-takers of TOEIC L&R and TOEIC S&W The data for the number of test takers is based on applications for the public test only. In addition, the March 2020 open test was cancelled due to the new coronavirus, so applicants for the March test are not included in the number of examinees in FY2019. ▼ Companies refer to TOEIC ®︎ scores when hiring. Source: "2013 Survey on the Use of English in Listed Companies" report｜From IiBC According to the "2013 Survey of English Use in Listed Companies" report conducted by the International Business Communication Association (IiBC), which administers TOEIC®︎, approximately 70% of companies use or sometimes use TOEIC®︎ scores as a reference when hiring. ▼ Click here to see companies that actually employ TOEIC scores. Resource Global Professionals Japan K.K. (Accounting): 900 or above Nissan Motor Co. Rakuten, Inc. JTB Corporation (Cultural Exchange Division): 750 points or above Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Sales): 700 points or more Even at Japanese-affiliated companies, TOEIC scores above a certain level are required in departments where English is a prerequisite, such as overseas sales departments, and in companies that have an official English-language policy. The importance of English language skills is expected to increase in the future. What is the average TOEIC score of Japanese people? Source: english-club｜What is TOEIC｜Basic knowledge beginners should know! From the contents, tips, and cautions The average score of the TOEIC (87,245 examinees) in December 2019 is 595.4. (Listening section: 327.6 points / Reading section: 267.8 points) ▼ English proficiency based on TOEIC is summarized by score. 200～400 points ⇒ Can understand the basics of junior high school English. 400 to 600 points ⇒ Can understand junior high school English at a glance, understand the basics of high school English, and can carry out daily conversation if it is done slowly. 600～800 points ⇒ Can understand daily conversation and business English, can understand and communicate in business English. 800-900 points ⇒ Can use English without any difficulty. The average score of Japanese is "400 points". To approach this score, it is essential to have at least an understanding of middle school English. What exactly are the TOEIC questions? The TOEIC L&R is an objective test that consists of listening (100 questions in about 45 minutes) and reading (100 questions in about 75 minutes). The format is the same for each test, and all answers are written on a separate answer sheet from the question paper. All answers are written on a separate answer sheet from the question paper. The test consists only of English sentences, and there are no English-Japanese or Japanese-English translation questions. The TOEIC consists of 200 questions from part 1 to part 7, to be solved in 2 hours. Listening questions part1：Picture description (6 questions) Part2: Response (25 questions) part3: Conversation (39 questions) part4：Explanatory text (30 questions) Reading part5：Short fill-in-the-blanks (30 questions) part6：Long fill-in-the-blanks (16 questions) part7：Long reading comprehension (54 questions) If you want to effectively improve your score, we recommend repetition of learning through e-learning. E-learning is a form of learning that uses the Internet. It is a learning system that allows students to improve their skills at their own pace, regardless of location, time, or learning content, by using electronic devices such as PCs, mobile terminals, and IT networks. Learning Management System (LMS) supporting e-Learning A learning management system (LMS) is a system that integrates and manages the delivery of learning materials, grades, etc., necessary for implementing e-learning. It has functions for "managing students and course materials" and "managing learning progress," and can manage learning, such as which course materials are assigned to which students, and which students are progressing through the exercises and how much they are learning. The LMS displays and updates test results and study progress rates in real time, so you can immediately grasp the current status. The LMS makes it easy to "narrow down which subjects are strong and which are weak, and what learners need to concentrate on. Strengths of e-Learning Learning The greatest feature of e-Learning learning is that learners can study "anytime," "anywhere," "easily," and "at their favorite time. Here is an introduction to TOEIC preparation using learningBOX! learningBOX is an LMS with all the functions necessary for e-learning, such as creating teaching materials, creating questions and tests, and grading and grade management. Anyone can easily start e-learning without specialized knowledge. Here are some of the features of learningBOX that we recommend for TOEIC preparation. Memorization cards and worm-eaten notebooks for easy input to memorize English vocabulary The more English words you know on the TOEIC test, the easier it will be to read English sentences. The more English words you know, the faster you can read English sentences and increase your score. ▼ Memorization Card Features The administrator can keep track of how much the student has read the memorization cards, how many times they have been opened, etc. Memorization cards can be created as text files. The creation process is quite simple, so once you understand how to create a memorandum card, even those who are not good at computer operations can easily create a memorandum card. You can create as many memorization cards as you like. Font size and color can be selected, and images can be set. TOEIC Frequently Asked English Vocabulary High school freshman level Sample 1 Sample 2 Sample 3 Second year high school level Sample 4 Sample 5 Sample 6 High School Senior Level Sample 7 Sample 8 Sample 9 ⇒How to use memorization cards ▼ Features of the worm-eaten notebook Mushigui Notebook makes it easy to create memorization questions in sentence form. In addition, by putting a check mark in the bugbear you have memorized, your strategy rate will be displayed. ⇒How to use Mushikae Notebook Using the quiz function, you can create quizzes and tests from more than 13 different question formats. In order to achieve a high score on TOEIC, it is important to have a solid grasp of the basics of English. If you are a beginner or have not learned English in a while, understanding your situation is a shortcut to learning more efficiently. Whether your grammar is weak or your vocabulary is not, it is recommended that you work on overcoming your weaknesses. Using the quiz function of learningBOX, you can create and publish quizzes on the web according to your own learning level and purpose, and you can quantify your strong and weak areas based on your performance data. ▼Quiz Function Features By using the question creation form, you can create more than 13 types of questions, including "choice, multiple choice, sorting, and fill-in-the-blank" questions. Click the Start button below to try out quizzes created with learningBOX. Listening questions can also be easily created! Get Started You can easily create your own listening questions!　⇒ You can also choose a male or female speaker! You can set images, videos, and links to quiz questions and explanations!　⇒ You can set images, videos, and links to quiz questions and explanations! You can choose from 13 different types of quiz questions!　⇒ You can adjust the difficulty level of the quiz according to the question! You can set detailed options such as the order of quiz questions, time limit, passing score, and so on!　⇒ You can set the order of quiz questions, time limit, passing score, and other detailed options! How to use ⇒Quiz learningBOX also allows you to create your original course study by combining contents and functions! learningBOX allows you to set constraints on the content you create. By setting this, learners will not be able to proceed if they do not complete or pass the content. You can set prerequisites, for example, if you want learners to solve the next question after passing a particular question, or if you want to grant a certificate after passing an exam, etc. ⇒Create a course study Conclusion In this article, we have introduced a recommended study method to obtain a high score in TOEIC by using an e-learning system. LearningBOX is an LMS that makes it easy for anyone to start e-learning. learningBOX can be used by up to 10 people, including the administrator, for free and indefinitely for almost all functions, except for the optional features that require a fee. Please take this opportunity to try our learningBOX.