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Important】The report assignment function will be changed from Ver. 2.12 of learningBOX. Thank you for using learningBOX, our e-learning creation system. My name is Kidaoka, and I am in charge of marketing! Today, we have an important announcement for our customers. Please take a moment to read this announcement if you are currently using the report function in learningBOX. This page introduces the changes that will be made to the report function in the next version of learningBOX. In the previous version of learningBOX, once a report was submitted and graded as pass/fail, it was not marked as awaiting grading on the learning screen and could be submitted as many times as needed, even if it was resubmitted. Starting with version 2.12 of learningBOX, content creators will be able to set whether or not to allow learners to resubmit reports after they have submitted them. For customers using the learningBOX shared server When the version of learningBOX is upgraded to 2.12, the system will automatically switch to the latest functions even if no settings are made by the customer. Therefore, when editing report materials that were created and edited before the version upgrade after the upgrade, the visual design and setting methods may differ from the previous usage.The report submission method will change. Prior to version 2.12 of learningBOX, learners could choose to submit their assignments by either "web input/file upload" or both, and learners could only submit their report assignments by one of "web input/attach file". Ver. 2.12 and later, both can be sent at the same time. Report Assignment Settings (Ver. 2.12 or earlier) ▼Report Assignment Submission Screen (Ver. 2.12 or earlier) ▼Report Assignment Submission Screen (Ver. 2.12 or later)The method for resubmitting reports will change. Prior to version 2.12 of learningBOX, it was possible to resubmit a report by clicking on the name of the course material in the report list. However, in version 2.12 and later, only a preview of the report is displayed, and resubmission is not possible. To resubmit a report, go to the study screen. ▼ Report assignment submission screen (Ver. 2.12 or earlier) Clicking on the name of the course material allowed re-submission. ▼Report Assignment Submission Screen (Ver. 2.12 or later) How to create a report assignment ▼learningBOX Ver. 2.12 or earlier Ver. 2.12 or later of ▼learningBOX Prior to Ver. 2.12, report assignments could be submitted in one of two formats: input form or file submission, with a choice of "Web input" or "file upload" or both. In learningBOX Ver. 2.12 and later, report materials are created from the new creation form. The new version allows users to "set attachments according to the content of the assignment," resubmit report assignments, and optionally leave a note for the grader who grades the report. How to submit reports ▼learningBOX Ver. 2.12 and earlier Ver. 2.12 or later of ▼learningBOX Prior to Ver. 2.12, the report assignment was completed by entering the report content and clicking the "Submit" button; Ver. 2.12 or later adds a button to count the number of words entered by the learner and a button to upload a file. To upload a file, click this button to attach the document. A report resubmission setting has been added to the grading method LearningBOX version 2.12 or earlier Ver. 2.12 or later of ▼learningBOX A new "Resubmit Memo to Grader/Report Assignment" has been added in Ver. 2.12 or later. When a report assignment is failed (learner) When a report assignment is failed, the message "Failed / Resubmitted" will appear above the content. If the grader has set the option not to allow resubmission, only the failing grade will be displayed. When you resubmit a report assignment, the status will change like this. Resubmitted" => "Awaiting Grades When you pass, your status will also change from "Waiting for grading" to "Passed". Conclusion In this article, we introduced the reporting functionality that will be changed in the next version of learningBOX. The new feature will allow the content creator to set whether or not the learner can resubmit the report assignment after submitting it. We will provide more detailed information on how to use the report assignment function after the version is upgraded. Thank you for your patience.

Must Read for DX Promoters! First of all, introduce e-learning! I am Yoda, a member of the Tokyo team who recklessly joined Tatsuno Information Systems with zero IT knowledge. Recently, I have frequently seen the term "Digital Transformation (DX)" on the Internet and in books. I have a vague understanding of the concept of DX, but I am often asked questions such as, "What is the difference between DX and conventional IT utilization? or "Why is DX being promoted in Japan now? and "Why is DX being promoted in Japan now? In this article, we will introduce "Digital Transformation" from among the latest IT trends, and some of the terms may be familiar to those who work in IT-related fields, but we hope you will bear with us. Click here for the Table of Contents What is Digital Transformation (DX)? 2. what is the relationship between digitization and digitalization? 3. let's start promoting DX by introducing e-learning training! 4. Conclusion What is Digital Transformation (DX)? Do you know the term Digital Transformation (DX)? As someone with "zero IT knowledge," this is the first time I have learned about it. I looked up the term and found that it was a concept proposed by Professor Erik Stolterman of Umeå University, Sweden, 15 years ago. He proposed that "the penetration of IT will change people's lives for the better in all aspects. In other words, it is described as "the transformation of a company's culture, organization, and structure into one that can respond with speed to changes in business and society using IT (digital, data, etc.). Change...? Transformation...? It may not ring a bell. To briefly summarize the terms here, DX is the concept of creating new value in existing business processes and business models by utilizing new digital technologies such as cloud computing, IoT, AI, and big data. Specifically, it is as follows. Concept of DX Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Companies are expected to break away from existing businesses and create new value by leveraging new digital technologies, indicating that DX is not only about transforming products and services, but also about changing corporate culture and the resolve to tackle this issue. The following is an introduction to the methods used by companies that have successfully implemented DX initiatives. Have you ever heard of Amazon? There are probably few people who do not know the name of Amazon, the largest Internet retailer. Amazon is cited by most as "a company that combines speed and disruptiveness (change). Amazon was founded in 1994. This was before the release of Windows 95. Although Amazon originally started as an online bookstore, it has seamlessly transformed various operations into IT and IT into operations. Amazon continues to expand its customer contact points both online and in the real world by developing various services based on its customer-first philosophy. Amazon has been so successful that it has been called a model of DX. Source: [Illustration] From "Amazon," the company closest to DX that can be understood in a single chart. The Relationship between Digitization and Digitalization The terms "digitization" and "digitalization" are also used to describe digitization, and it is easy to understand that these two terms can be thought of as one of the stages leading up to DX as a goal. There is a big difference between the two terms in terms of local and global digitization, but the fundamental idea and goal are the same. The names are confusing, so please be careful not to confuse which is which. Here is an explanation of the difference between digitization and digitalization. Digitization Digitization is often described as "digitization," i.e., increasing the efficiency, rationalization, and added value of operations through the use of digital technology. For example, customer lists that used to be managed by paper-based systems can now be converted to databases, and the vast amount of copy/paste work that used to be done manually by humans can be converted to RPA (Robotic Process Automation). The goal is to digitize the company's business processes through the use of digital technology to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. Digitalization Digitalization is the use of digital technology to create new value and profit. In other words, we can only work on digital transformation (DX) if we can achieve digitalization. Digitalization is necessary to achieve digital transformation (DX). Digitization: This refers to local improvements that digitize analog equipment and information. Digitization・・・It refers to improvements that create high added value for the entire organization through digitization, including processes. Digital transformation: Refers to changes that utilize digitization and digitalization to generate innovations that affect society and the economy. Start promoting DX by introducing e-learning training! Today, various digital technologies such as cloud computing, AI (Artificial Intelligence), and IoT (Internet of Things) are evolving, and many companies are moving toward the realization of DX accordingly. Recently, more and more companies are shifting from analog to digital education by utilizing e-learning for their own internal training and training of new employees. E-learning is now attracting a great deal of attention as a new learning format that will change the future of training and education. By utilizing digital technology, employee training can be conducted efficiently and effectively, playing a major role in corporate growth. Paper- and document-intensive organizations are definitely less productive. By converting training materials to digital content, it becomes easier to create video materials. The benefits of going paperless go beyond simply reducing the amount of paper used. By actually watching and learning the scenes and operations, it becomes possible to intuitively understand content that is difficult to understand with words and materials alone. Many paper-based materials are rarely read again after being used once in a training session. If they are stored on a device as digital content, you can immediately refer to them when you encounter a part you don't understand, and you can review them at the time you want to learn without worrying about what others will think. learningBOX offers a full range of features necessary to achieve digital transformation! learningBOX is an LMS that has been introduced in various industries and business sectors. Click here to read about learningBOX case studies The University of Tokyo Disaster Preparedness Training Center ⇒ Training personnel who can act in the event of an actual disaster by utilizing systematic knowledge of disaster countermeasures Wants Japan Corporation ⇒ Providing "learning to live and learning to make use of Conclusion In this article, we introduced "Digital Transformation" among the latest IT trends. We hope that we have been able to add to your IT knowledge about digital transformation (DX), even if only a little. Regarding DX, the digital environment is rapidly improving with the evolution of AI and the spread of 5G and IoT. Now is the time to get in on the DX bandwagon. That's all for this issue! Please stay tuned for the next installment. Reference: Illustrated Guide to the Latest IT Trends Book: Masayoshi Saito

Effective for training transition! What is the use of e-learning for human resources training! Hello, this is Yoda of Tatsuno Information Systems Tokyo Team. This is Yoda from the Tokyo team of Tatsuno Information Systems. The spread of the new coronavirus is still unpredictable, but I hope everyone is doing well. In this article, based on Diamond's "Introduction to Training and Development: Theory and Practice of Training Transition," I would like to introduce the characteristics of training transition and the efforts required to achieve it. The theme of this article is "How can we take what we learn in training and put it into practice in the field, and link it to results?" We will discuss the future of in-house training programs under the difficult theme of "How can we put what we learn in training into practice and link it to results in the field? We look forward to your continued support in this issue. Table of Contents What exactly is training transfer? 2. what are the necessary steps to achieve training transfer? 3. using e-learning to enhance the effectiveness of training transfer Conclusion What exactly is training transfer? Transfer of Training is the process by which the knowledge and skills learned in a training program are actually put into practice in the workplace, and the effects are sustained. However, this is difficult to achieve in reality, and there is an abundance of so-called "leave-it-done" training programs. Since its plain introduction in the book "Theory and Practice of Transfer of Training" (co-authored by Jun Nakahara, Kimitoshi Shimamura, Eichika Suzuki, and Masayasu Sekine, published by Diamond Inc. in 2018), training transfer has attracted a great deal of attention as a concept for applying learning to action. Some people say loudly that what is learned in training is not useful in the field. It is true that many people who think, "I want to make use of what I have learned in the training in the field! However, the percentage drops to 12% six months later and to a surprising 9% one year later. Three Barriers to Training Transition To begin with, there are three major barriers to training. The following is a brief description of the three barriers. The Memory Barrier The memory barrier is the barrier of not being able to remember anything that was learned in the training. If you simply attended the training without preparation or review, you are likely to be held back by the memory barrier. Have you ever heard of the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve? This is a graph that shows how human memory changes over time. We are forgetful creatures; we forget less than 70% of our memories in a day. What if you are a "learner"? How well do you remember what you learned in past training sessions? People are incredibly forgetful creatures. No. 2. the barrier of practice The barrier to practice is the question of whether or not learners will actually try what they have learned in the training. There are two types of barriers to practice: the motivation problem, which is whether learners will willingly try what they have learned in training, and the "opportunity problem," which is whether they will actually be given the opportunity to try it out. To enhance the former, it is important for the instructor to encourage the participants to increase their self-efficacy at the end of the training. For the latter "opportunity problem," it is necessary to inform and involve the participants' supervisors. One of the factors that most influence training transition can be the attitude and support of the participants' supervisors and colleagues. Let's do it! (self-efficacy). 3. Barriers to Continuation The barrier to continuity is "how to put into practice what you have learned in the training and whether or not you can continue to do so. In order to continue practicing, it is necessary to maintain motivation and to create opportunities and work environments that allow for continuity. I, and you, are "fragile beings. Even once you start, you need to have a strong will to keep practicing. Efforts required to achieve training transition In the first place, training is not an objective to learn, but a means to change behavior. If "behavior" cannot be changed as a result, there is no point in training. Therefore, companies must develop meaningful training programs to develop their employees. So, what should companies do to enhance training transfer (putting into practice what was learned in the training)? Involve supervisors. The key to training transfer is how to involve company leaders and colleagues, who have a great influence on workplace practices, and how to gain their understanding and support. The most important key to a successful training transition is to involve the supervisors in the workplace. Specifically, you need to compel the supervisor to be deeply involved in the training, to participate in some of the training, and to run the training side-by-side with the supervisor and subordinates. It is also important for the supervisor to review the training with the participants periodically, such as three months, six months, or one year, to check on behavioral changes and reflect on the training together. What and how to learn? is important, but "Who is involved and engaged?" is also more important. Who is involved in your training? Does your training program have the understanding of the top management of your workplace? Follow-up and evaluation before, during, and after each phase of training In order to clearly recognize and realize the training transition, it is necessary to devise a series of measures in each of the phases of "before, during, and after training. Before training Before the training course, the reason and purpose of the training course should be explained to the trainees. This pre-training explanation not only has a significant effect on the motivation of the participants, but also facilitates follow-up and evaluation after the training. During the training The training should be interactive and participatory. Set the correct goals that will lead to action after the training. After the training To be utilized in the field, with regular reinforcement of support and feedback by supervisors and peers. Consider training and measuring effectiveness "the four-step Kirkpatrick model." Many companies conduct a questionnaire immediately after training and use the results as the training evaluation. However, the effectiveness of training decreases over time. Therefore, a one-time evaluation immediately after the training is not sufficient to determine the level of understanding of the trainees. So, at what timing should training evaluations be conducted? Kirkpatrick's "4-step evaluation model" is a useful reference for considering the timing and method of training evaluation. This model divides the process of training results into four categories: reaction, learning, action, and outcome. In training transition, changing the behavioral level of these four stages onsite is a major point in facilitating training transition. E-learning is used to increase the effectiveness of training transition! E-learning is a form of learning that uses computers, tablets, and smartphones to learn over the Internet. Learning content, such as videos stored on a server (learning management system), is delivered to students who take courses using computers, tablets, smartphones, and other mobile devices with Internet access. learningBOX has a full range of functions necessary to realize training transitions! Iterative and Reversal Learning as a Way to Overcome Memory Barriers Repetitive learning is a learning method in which the content of a training course is reviewed many times to consolidate the knowledge in the memory. Reversal learning, on the other hand, is a learning method in which participants prepare for a lecture before attending a training course to improve their understanding of the course content and increase the effectiveness of exercises and role-playing. The learningBOX allows you to proceed with training and learning at your own pace, regardless of where, when, or what you are learning. The quiz function allows you to focus on the knowledge and skills you need to do your job, and you can study them over and over again.learningBOX features Message Box function for overcoming practical barriers learningBOX allows easy communication within the system. You can easily exchange messages with members registered in your account, and use it to check the level of understanding of online learning. multiple people can write to one conversation, so you can communicate with members without spending time and effort.learningBOX message box Gamification is the key to overcoming barriers to continuity By incorporating gamification, learningBOX can create a system that motivates learners and makes it fun to work on until the end. For more details, please refer to this article.Introducing techniques for creating e-learning materials to motivate learners! Click here for an article on in-house training using learningBOX. ⇒ Introducing in-house training for new employees using e-learning ⇒ Security training using e-learning to prevent information leaks ⇒ E-learning system that can be started free of charge Conclusion In this article, based on Diamond's "Introduction to Training Development: Theory and Practice of Training Transition," we introduced the characteristics of training transition and the efforts required to achieve it. Training in the future will depend on the type of industry and type of work as a countermeasure against new coronavirus sensitivity, but teleworking and other work styles are expanding. In training, we need to avoid "three-second" training sessions, and traditional group training has become difficult. Online training will become the mainstream. Until now, online training has mainly consisted of watching videos. However, input alone is not enough to create the "training transition" described above. LearningBOX does not require computer knowledge! Even if you are not familiar with the system, you can easily create an in-house training tool with rich content. You can look back and provide feedback to improve the training process. Please try the free plan first to see how easy it is to use! References: Introduction to Training Development "Training Transfer" Theory and Practice Book: Jun Nakahara, Kimitoshi Shimamura, Echika Suzuki, Masayasu Sekine

Changing education with the power of EdTech! Introducing Tatsuno Information System's LMS and in-house facilities! My name is Nishimura, I am a developer. Tatsuno Information System, Inc. is a system development company headquartered in Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture. We provide LMS (Learning Management System), the backbone of e-learning, in addition to smartphone applications and web system development. LMS development requires technical elements such as aws, VSCode, yarn, composer, and virtualization technology, but this alone is not a comfortable development environment. An atmosphere in which employees can work comfortably and internal facilities are also very important for good work. In this article, we will introduce the features of our core business, LMS, as well as the atmosphere of our office and internal facilities, which are not usually introduced in our blog. Click here to see the table of contents Tatsuno Information System's LMS supports human resource education with the power of EdTech 2. an introduction to Tatsuno Information System's office space! 3. summary Tatsuno Information System's LMS supports human resource education with the power of EdTech Our LMS is an e-learning system that focuses on price and ease of use. learningBOX has all the functions necessary for e-learning, such as "question and test creation, member and group management, grading and grade management," and is an LMS that "anyone can easily build a web learning environment. What exactly is an LMS? Some of you may have never heard of an LMS before. Here is a brief explanation of LMS functions and features. An LMS (Learning Management System) is a system that creates, registers, and distributes learning materials necessary for implementing e-learning, and manages learners' learning progress and grades. It is a system that distributes learning materials and manages grades via the Internet. The learning materials are placed on a server on the Internet, and learners study using PCs, tablets, smartphones, etc. The learning status and grades are stored on the server. Learning status and grades are centrally managed on the server. In many cases, both the learning materials and the LMS are developed according to the SCORM specification, and materials from different companies can be installed as long as they are SCORM compliant. Features of e-Learning with LMS With LMS-based e-learning, the learning status is managed on the server, so the learning status can be checked in real time. learningBOX allows you to check who has answered which questions and how on the management screen, and you can even download the answers in CSV format. learningBOX is used in a variety of situations, including training, examinations, and correspondence courses! learningBOX can be configured in detail according to the user, such as course settings for teaching materials, group management of learners, and the ability to distribute teaching materials to different groups. Our LMS is used in a wide variety of industries for internal training, certification exams, learning content sales, and more. E-learning system introduced for training of new employees to ensure that knowledge is firmly established before they join the company. Nippon Kotsu Co. Purpose of use: In-house training/training for new recruits We have recently introduced an e-learning system for pre-employment training for new graduate hires. I was a soccer coach in my previous job, and e-learning has been introduced in the soccer world for more than 10 years. The way it was introduced was that we would study e-learning in advance when coaching soccer, and then we would have a group training session for everyone, after which we would actually coach the players. When we first introduced the system, it took some staff members a while to get used to it, partly because of differences in computer literacy, but now it has become a commonplace system.　... Click here to read the rest of the article. LearningBOX is introduced as a "box" for creating e-learning content, providing educational materials loved by men and women of all ages. Wants Japan Co. Purpose of use: Content sales / Sales of educational materials We participated in the "Education IT Solution EXPO" held at Tokyo Big Sight and spoke with about 5 companies dealing with e-learning. There were actually companies other than Tatsuno Information System that I thought would be good here... (laugh), but when I actually used the system on a trial basis, I was concerned about the UI of the basic screen, such as the small letters and old design. It was when I was thinking that way that I came across learningBOX. I was immediately issued an ID for the free plan, and when I actually tried creating content, I thought, "This is better by several orders of magnitude! (laugh).　... Click here to continue. e-Learning was introduced for training exams at directly managed stores, significantly shortening the time required to pass the exams. Motivation Switch Group Inc. Purpose of use: Internal training/training exams Three years ago, when we decided to introduce learningBOX, we were operating the licensing system in a different way than we do today. We had a written test for knowledge and an exam for practical skills. The written exam was paper-based, but it was time-consuming and subject to scoring errors. Otherwise, there would be a blurring of scores. The man-hours are concentrated on a specific member of the team. Also, the exam was held once a month, but there were a lot of people taking the exam, and it was difficult to pass.　... Click here to continue. LearningBOX is developing systems to accompany companies' human resource training and business growth. please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about e-learning implementation. Online meetings for introduction support are also available. Please contact us if you are not sure how to use learningBOX, consider a plan, or discuss design customization! We will help you with introduction at the web meeting.Reserve a WEB meeting Introducing our in-house office! As mentioned briefly at the beginning of this article, good work requires, first of all, good physical and mental health. Secondly, it is also very important to have an internal environment where employees can work comfortably and relax. We have our own office! The office space is open and spacious, allowing employees to stretch out and use the space as they please. In the common space, there is a ping-pong table, darts, and training machines, which can be used freely during breaks. Ping-pong and darts are very popular within the company, and many members get together during breaks and after work to play and improve their skills. Heated matches take place every day! Ping-pong table A ping-pong table is an essential part of any IT company! We also have a ping-pong table in our office. During lunch breaks, heated matches are held daily, transcending departmental boundaries. We have experienced ping-pong players, beginners, and members who have rapidly improved their skills since joining the company, all of whom have different skills, but we always have fun playing. Why don't you join us for a game of ping-pong after work or just to get some exercise? Very popular with the development team! Darts machine installed this year We are probably the only IT company in Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture, that has an in-house darts machine. Let's have fun with darts during lunch break. As with ping-pong, there are differences in skill and ability among the members, but it is always a lively and friendly atmosphere. Recently, members of the development team have become especially skilled and are dominating the top ranks! A place where you can work and play darts! Isn't it attractive? In-house facilities at a glance! Hanging Health Apparatus For those who want to work out after work, we recommend the Hanging Health Apparatus. This is for stiff shoulders! Let's beat up your body that has been napped by sedentary work. The young men on our development team do pull-ups every morning to get in shape! Vending Machine The price is a little cheaper than the average vending machine. Be careful not to drink too much! Comfortable restrooms There are two each for men and women. They are clean and comfortable since they were installed only a year ago. There are plenty of them, so there is no waiting time! Even in case of emergency, you can make a speedy pit stop. Large Screen Monitor This is a large screen monitor for training purposes, enhanced from 50 inches to 75 inches. Study sessions will be facilitated. Table in the common space People gather at lunch time with their lunch boxes. Aeon The office is about a 10-minute walk from Hontatsuno Station. There are many members who go out for lunch since the office is close to AEON and restaurants. And since it's a three-minute walk to Aeon, we can always replenish what we're missing! Conclusion In this article, we introduced the features of our core business, LMS, as well as the atmosphere of our office and internal facilities, which are not usually introduced in our blog. learningBOX is developed in a spacious and roomy office. If you are interested in participating in development, working in sales or customer support, or marketing, please apply from the employment page.

IT beginners! Introducing training for newcomers using e-learning! It has been a month since I joined Tatsuno Information System. Hello, I am Takahashi, a sales representative who joined the company in August 2020. As a newcomer from a different industry, there are many things I don't understand about IT and computer knowledge, and I am struggling with difficult IT terminology every day. In this article, I would like to introduce our e-learning system (learningBOX) newcomer training, which was a smooth learning experience even for an IT novice like me. During the training, I felt "learningBOX is amazing! I would like to share with you my frank impressions of the system, such as the points that I felt during the training and the ease of use. For those who are interested in e-learning training for newcomers or in-house training, or for those who are hesitant to introduce e-learning because they are not good at using PCs, we would like to share our frank impressions. We hope this article will help you learn more about the functions and ease of use of learningBOX. We look forward to your continued patronage of this report. Click here for the Table of Contents 1. impressions of newcomer training using learningBOX 2. learningBOX's quiz function to enhance learning effectiveness 3. the ability to correct and instruct report assignments 4. summary About the impressions of the newcomer training using learningBOX ▼Here is a captured image of an actual newcomer training. To sum up my impression of learningBOX in one word... "It's just so easy and user-friendly!" That is the only word that comes to mind. Learners select the content they want to take and proceed with the training. There are no difficult operations or settings to be made on the learner side, so even those who are not confident in their computer skills can smoothly proceed with the training. As I proceeded with the training for newcomers, here are some of the points that made me think, "learningBOX is amazing! I felt that learningBOX is great! The design design makes it easy to understand the contents at a glance! I was surprised at the ease of viewing the learning materials. learningBOX is designed to allow learners to see the training content at a glance, including the names of course titles and content within the content. The content can be set up with images for each material, so I was able to get a general idea of the training content from the image diagrams. In addition, learningBOX changes learner status information, such as "not studied, completed, and passed," according to the learner's learning status and performance information, so it is possible to check at a glance which training courses have been completed and to what extent. 2. Easy to use! The learner clicks on the "Learn" button to proceed with the training. As you can see from the capture here, learners click on the folder containing the training materials to take the contents inside. Since learningBOX allows learners to proceed with the training with only simple mouse operations, even those with low IT literacy can proceed at their own pace and without worrying about others around them. There are no difficult processes at all, as it is as easy as snapping and clicking the contents. No.3. You get a certificate when you complete the assignments! In learningBOX, a certificate is awarded at the end of the training after passing the contents in the folder. It is a great pleasure for the learners to receive recognition for their hard work in the form of a certificate, and it motivates them to continue the training to the end. The certificate includes the name of the successful candidate and the date of issue. The text can be customized freely, allowing the administrator to create a certificate full of originality. For more information about certificates, please refer to this article.How to use the certificate creation form LearningBOX's quiz function to enhance learning effectiveness One of the content features of learningBOX is the quiz function. The quiz function allows users to create practice questions and tests by combining 13 different question types, including multiple-choice and 0x questions. Media such as images, audio, and video can also be incorporated into the question text, choices, and explanations. The quiz function allows users to choose between two modes: Normal Mode and Master Mode. The web quiz/web test created in "Master Mode" can be studied repeatedly until the learner learns the questions well, as wrong questions are prioritized once they are answered.About Master Mode Features of Master Mode Start strategy button ・・・ Unanswered/Study-in-progress/mistaken questions will be shown. This button cannot be used when the percentage of strategy reaches 100%. Weak point conquer button ・・・ Problems that are being studied/wrong questions are given priority. Total review button ・・・ 100% of the strategy rate → Available / All questions will be presented at random / There is no upper limit to the percentage. Report assignment can be corrected and guided. When a learner submits a report assignment, the administrator can not only grade the assignment, but also provide feedback (explanations, hints in case of mistakes, etc.) on the answers. Here is a sample of a report assignment used in a real training program for new employees. This is an assignment to respond to an email regarding a section question in QuizGenerator. ▼ Feedback on Reporting Assignments In fact, when I was studying on my own, I had trouble understanding why I failed and what I did wrong. However, the advice provided by the corrective guidance not only helped me get the correct answers, but also deepened my understanding of what I had studied that I could not have realized on my own. ⇒About the report function Conclusion In this article, I have introduced some of the points that I felt during the training through our e-learning system (learningBOX), and I would like to share with you some of the points that I thought "learningBOX is great! LearningBOX is an e-learning system that allows you to easily create your own training programs. LearningBOX is an e-learning system that makes it easy to create the training you need. It has a wealth of content functions, and there are many more that we have yet to introduce. The concept of learningBOX is a "cheap and easy-to-use" system. No computer knowledge required! Even if you are not familiar with the system, you can easily create an in-house training tool with rich content. Try our free plan first to see how easy it is to use!

Duplication of items during user registration When registering a user, if there is a duplicate of an item used in another owner-manager's environment, the message "This 00 is already in use. is displayed. Duplicate items include "Login ID," "Display Name," and "E-mail Address. The following is an explanation of duplicate conditions and how to deal with duplicates. Table of Contents 1. reasons for duplicate user registration 2. duplicate conditions and solutions Reasons for duplicate user registration If you are using a shared server, duplicate entries may occur. The reason for this is the structure of the shared server. Shared Server Structure A shared server is a type of rental server where one server is shared by multiple owner-managers. It is like renting a room in a condominium, but with multiple users sharing a single server, similar to a "shared house" service. Therefore, there is a possibility of duplicate entries when registering users. Duplicate conditions and how to deal with them Login ID Login IDs must be unique. Login IDs used in other owner-manager environments cannot be registered. The following letters and symbols can be used, so please create a mixture of numbers and special characters to prevent duplication. Character and symbols that can be used One-byte alphanumeric characters (a-z 0-9), special characters (! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? [ \ \frz24}^ _ `) Supplemental information: If you subscribe to the "Customize" paid option, you can use duplicate login IDs from other owner-manager environments when registering users. *Only users can be duplicated. Owner-administrator login IDs cannot be duplicated. If you wish to use this feature, please follow the procedure below. (1) Select "Site Customizer" from the side menu. (2) Click on "Basic Settings. (3) Open the "Login Form Settings" tab, turn off the "Login from other than the user's main URL" toggle, and save the settings. Open the "Basic Information" tab, turn the "Allow duplicate login IDs for general users under other subdomain owners" toggle to On, and save the settings. Display Name The following letters and symbols can be used as well as login IDs, so please create a mixture of numbers and special characters to prevent duplicates. Character and symbols that can be used Half-width alphanumeric characters (a-z 0-9), special characters (! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? [ \ \frz24}^ _ `) *If you are using Ver. 2.20 or higher, you can duplicate your registration with one already registered in another owner-manager's environment. E-mail address To deal with duplicates, you can create aliases for E-mail addresses using the "+" symbol. For Gmail, type "+00", and for non-Gmail, type "++00" before the "@". Note that all e-mail will be received at the original e-mail address before the "+00" is added. Example) 0000++user1@learningbox.co.jp・・・① 0000++user2@learningbox.co.jp・・・② All e-mails received at ① and ② will be sent to "00000000@learningbox.co.jp". *If you are using Ver. 2.20 or higher, duplication is possible under the following conditions. 　In the environment of other owner-managers, 　E-mail address registered as a user account ・・・ Duplication OK 　E-mail address registered as an owner account ・・・ Duplication is not allowed  

The Growing Market Size of e-Learning as Demand Grows My name is Kidaoka, and I am in charge of marketing. Online learning using e-learning systems has been attracting a great deal of attention as a means of preventing the spread of the new coronavirus. This is due to the fact that, in addition to measures to prevent coronavirus infection, the traditional methods of employee education, such as group training and on-the-job training, are becoming less and less effective. The research firm Yano Research Institute Ltd. (Nakano, Tokyo) has released a document that forecasts the domestic e-learning market to grow by 4.51 TP2T year-on-year to 246 billion yen in FY2020. According to the data, the demand for online learning is expected to continue even after the spread of the new coronavirus is under control, and the institute analyzed that the provision of learning services using the Internet, such as remote classes and online classes, will become more active at tutoring schools and other institutions where face-to-face classes are not available. In this article, we will introduce the background and reasons why e-learning learning is needed in the coming years. Click here for Table of Contents 1. the movement of the market size of e-learning in 2019 2. e-Learning is attracting attention as employee training 3. the usage scenarios of e-learning learning! 4. efficient human resource development using learningBOX 5. summary The movement of the market size of e-learning in 2019 Source: Yano Research Institute|from a survey on the domestic e-learning market In BtoB, the market will gain momentum from the revitalization of corporate investment in human resource development The size of the domestic e-learning market in FY2019 is expected to increase 7.7% year-on-year to 235.4 billion yen. 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 According to the article, this shows that the e-learning market is growing in size for both BtoB and BtoC. In the BtoB market, e-learning has penetrated more industries and companies than ever before due to the diversification of learning tools with the generalization 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. What is BtoB? BtoB (Business to Business) refers to business-to-business transactions, in which a company provides goods or services to another company. Sales are also growing steadily in the BtoC market. In FY2020, the size of the domestic e-learning market is forecast to increase 4.5% over the previous year to 246 billion yen. In the current fiscal year, both BtoB and BtoC are expected to increase the number of e-learning users, as the impact of the new coronavirus infection will boost demand for distance learning. Source: Yano Research Institute|from a survey on the domestic e-learning market The BtoC market is expected to 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. What is BtoC? BtoC (Business to Consumer) refers to transactions in which companies provide goods and services to individuals. For example, BtoC refers to companies that sell goods to general consumers, such as consumer electronics manufacturers, apparel companies, and department stores. Reference: In FY2019, the domestic e-learning market size will continue to expand due to a steady increase in the number of users and diversification of services offered. e-Learning is attracting attention as a means of employee training. Many companies are interested in using e-learning to provide learning and training for their employees. However, some of them may be unsure whether their company is the right environment for e-learning and whether it is effective. Why are companies paying attention to e-learning? Let us summarize the reasons. 1: Repetitive learning is possible at any time and any place, and can be adapted to employees' spare time. With the current diversification of work styles, there is a demand for a training style that can be implemented in accordance with employees' timing, regardless of location and time, rather than the traditional uniform employee training. With e-learning, you can simply replace the materials with the latest ones and have everyone take the most up-to-date course. 2: Minimize the amount of money and time spent on human resource development Companies that used to conduct group training often incur large costs for each training session, including venue, transportation, and lodging expenses. In addition, with group training, the education is conducted on an ad hoc basis, and when there are questions later on, the only thing that can be relied on is the minutes of the meeting. However, with e-learning, similar training can be delivered to people in remote locations via the Internet, and an increasing number of companies are using e-learning as a way to reduce costs. To summarize the problems with traditional training It is costly in terms of human and time costs: ・・・・・ Costs are incurred due to securing instructors, participants leaving their normal work duties, and scheduling. In addition, the size of the venue may limit the number of participants, and if more instructors are needed to accommodate the number of participants, the cost may increase accordingly. It takes time to implement the training: ・・・・・ For a training program with a large number of participants, it takes a certain number of days to select a location, adjust the schedule, and plan the content of the training program in order to make the training meaningful. Advantages of e-Learning Easier management of student learning ・Running costs can be reduced. Less time and effort required for advance preparation Unify the quality of education Here are some of the many ways e-learning learning is being used! E-learning is an Internet-based learning method. Learning content, such as videos stored on a server (learning management system), is delivered to students, who take courses using Internet-enabled PCs, tablets, smartphones, and other mobile devices. Therefore, as long as there is an e-learning environment, each student can study at his or her own time and place. E-learning has many advantages, but it may be difficult to determine whether it can be used effectively and whether it is suitable for your company. So, how is e-Learning actually used in companies? Here are some examples of how it is used. Use in corporate training for new employees Many companies are introducing e-learning for the purpose of training new employees. The use of e-learning reduces the time and cost required for the training of new employees, and it can also be used to measure the progress of the trainees' learning and achievements, which can be used to make decisions regarding their subsequent assignment to a new company. Use as an internal information sharing tool Some companies introduce e-Learning for the purpose of sharing materials and questionnaires. E-learning is a very useful tool for simultaneously sending and collecting tests and questionnaires for employees. Another important feature of e-Learning is that it can be used according to the level of the organization, department, or individual in the company to provide education tailored to each individual. Efficient human resource development using learningBOX learningBOX is an e-learning system that makes it easy for anyone to start e-learning. The concept is an e-learning learning system focused on "ease of use" and "low cost. Detailed settings can be made to suit each user, such as course settings for teaching materials, learner group management, and a function to distribute teaching materials to each group. LearningBOX is available for as little as ¥33,000 per year for 100 accounts, and up to 10 accounts can be used free of charge for an unlimited period of time, so please register for learningBOX to see how easy it is to use and try out what it can do! Please refer to the case studies here for actual learningBOX results and effects, such as the elimination of ____ and improvement of ____, after implementing learningBOX.Click here for learningBOX case studies Conclusion In this article, we introduced the scale of the e-learning market, which is likely to grow in demand in the future, and the reasons behind this growth. However, there may be some companies that are still unsure if their environment is suitable for e-learning and if it is effective. LearningBOX is free for up to 10 accounts. It takes less than five minutes to create an account. If you are interested in using e-learning, or are considering introducing e-learning, please contact us! Please try learningBOX for free. 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This is Nishimura from the development team. We have been using an instance of AWS (Amazon Web Services) for the development of learningBOX, but we are about to switch to development on our in-house server because of some inconveniences. Click here for the table of contents. 1. inconvenient truth about aws 2. considered commercial PCs... 3. assembled it 4. installing ProxmoxVE 5. steps to speed up the drive on Proxmox 6. moving an instance from an existing proxmox environment 7. so, did it get faster? 8. future plan Inconvenient truth about aws Convenient aws for operation, but not for development environment... Actually, it's not very fast. We mainly used T3 instances for development, but to be honest, T3 instances are not very fast, are they? If you use C5 series or Z1d, you can accelerate up to 4GHz, but honestly speaking, it is expensive. If you want to use multiple cores, the cost will be several times higher. Large instances are expensive. In fact, it may not be very fast, but using an instance with a large memory and fast CPU will cost you several tens of thousands of yen per month. There are no instances that are just right. If the memory required for development is 2.1 GB, you need an instance with 4 GB of memory. Isn't this wasteful? You may be able to get around this by using virtual memory or something, but the moment it no longer fits in the real memory, the processing capacity will drop by an order of magnitude. I want to use an instance of just the right size. I considered a commercial PC, but... I thought about buying a commercial PC and virtualizing it, but I just didn't have the right one. I don't need Windows. I don't need it. I can't remove it, or even if I do, it's not nearly as cheap. I don't need a GPU. Most PCs with fast CPUs have a high-performance GPU. You don't need one. (It may be necessary if desktop virtualization is installed, but this has not been tested.) I don't need a mouse or keyboard. I don't need it. I put it together. If you don't have just the right one, build it! So I assembled a PC for the first time in a year. The parts I used are as follows. All parts are shown except the case. For some reason, the case of a ping-pong racket is shown, but it has nothing to do with the case. Description of main parts Motherboard No particular preference CPU Core i9 10900 I chose this CPU for its single-threaded performance. I considered 10900K, but I thought 0.1GHz was not worth the 20,000 yen difference in price, so I decided to go with 10900. DRAM I installed 32GB of DRAM which is reasonably fast. I will add more if it is not enough. SSD I installed 1TB of a reasonably fast SSD (3GB/s). Power supply I chose a good power supply, as I was told by God that I should buy a good one. GPU Not included for now. Install ProxmoxVE Using an entire PC may be the fastest way, but that is not an effective use of equipment, so we built a virtual environment with ProxmoxVE. On the virtual environment, we are running Amazon Linux 2. The procedure for running Amazon Linux 2 will be introduced in another article. I thought the installation would be a piece of cake, but I wasted a lot of time because of a defective block on the USB flash drive I created for the installation. It would be better to make a habit of checking for bad blocks when making installation media. Steps to speed up the drive on Proxmox This is the one that good kids should not imitate, but you can improve disk IO on a virtual environment by enabling disk caching as much as possible. It will probably be faster than reading/writing directly without the virtual environment. However, good kids should not imitate this procedure, because if the power goes down before the write is completed, it will break. Moving an instance from an existing proxmox environment I got into a lot of trouble, but I won't go into it here because it would take too long to explain. If you read the error messages carefully, you will be able to manage most of the problems. If you don't understand what is wrong even after reading the error messages, you can usually figure it out by reading the source code. Do your best. Migration is not possible if the VM is linked to other VMs. You can't migrate if you are using a physical drive or mounting a device for CloudInit. Remove the device. If you haven't already created a Cluster in your company, create one in your existing Proxmox environment and add a new virtual environment to it. Frankly, I'm not very good at infrastructure, so we're looking for engineers who can manage this area for us! (Working at the head office in Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture) So, did it get faster? We compared the time taken to test our learningBOX (automated backend testing with PHPUnit). Comparison results AWS environment (t2.small): 2.63 minutes Old Proxmox environment (Core i5 9600K): 1.22 minutes New Proxmox environment (Core i9 10900): 1.1 minutes The difference between the two environments below is not big, but the difference between the aws environment and the Proxmox environment is obvious. c5 and others improve a little more, but the difference between the Proxmox environment and the aws environment is still big. Operating frequency during auto-test When there is no load, it is stable at 2.8GHz, but when a load is applied, it instantly rises to around 5GHz. Faster auto-testing directly affects work efficiency. Whether or not strict TDD is performed, automated testing is indispensable for development above a certain scale. If a test results in an error, or if a new test is created, you cannot proceed to the next task until the automated testing process is complete. On a typical day, we may run a test 20 or 30 times per day, and if we can save a minute per test, we can save that much time to develop new features or improve code quality. Future Policies With the construction of the Proxmox environment, we now have two hardware units to support the virtual environment, and we have also achieved migration between virtual environments. However, three servers are required to build a HA (High Availability) environment, and we intend to build a third environment to realize a stable private cloud, even when the Zen3 generation of Ryzen is released.

How to Use Materials Created with Google Slides as e-Learning Materials My name is Kidaoka, and I am in charge of marketing. Google Slides is one of the business tools provided by Google, and it is a convenient service that allows you to create slides for free. Google Slides is a business tool provided by Google. Our e-learning system allows you to register materials created with Google Slides as a single learning content.Slide materials can be used as e-Learning learning materials for each member or group. Click here for the table of contents 1. what is Google Slides? 2. using slide materials in e-learning 3. how to embed Google Slides in learningBOX 4. how to use slides and quizzes together in a course 5. summary What is Google Slides? Google Slides is an online presentation application that allows you to create presentations with a variety of templates, formats, and fonts, as well as embed videos and add animations easily. Google Slides is an online presentation application that can be edited collaboratively with other users, making it a very useful application for communicating your thoughts and ideas more clearly. Differences between Google Slides and PowerPoint When creating slide materials, many people use Microsoft's PowerPoint to create documents. Here is a brief introduction to the differences between Google Slides and PowerPoint. The screen structure of Google Slides is very similar to PowerPoint, with the necessary functions displayed around the center slide. The main difference is that the functions available in Google Slides are limited and narrowed down to those necessary to create a slide. PowerPoint is full of features, but there are many features that are not used, and it can be difficult to locate the features you want to use. Google Slides is designed to keep features simple so that you can concentrate on creating your presentation. Google Slides' strength is its simplicity and high design, while PowerPoint's strength is its rich feature set. To sum up the features of Google Slides! Smooth, simultaneous editing by multiple people, in real time A wide variety of themes can be used free of charge Integration with Google applications is possible. Free images on the web can be searched and inserted as is Data is saved automatically While PowerPoint requires installation to create slides, Google Slides can be used from a browser without installation. How to start Google Slides To use Google Slides, you must have a registered Google account. If you do not have an account, first get one. After creating an account, open Google Slides. You can set up a Google account by clicking here.Create a Google Account Using slide materials in e-learning Tatsuno Information System uses Google Slides to create materials for new employee training and in-house training. The convenient point is that the created materials can be immediately used as e-learning materials by simply registering them in the learningBOX. The registration process is designed to be as easy as a few clicks with the mouse, so anyone can register easily. Click here for an example of use at Tatsuno Information Systems. When using learningBOX for e-learning, the learner clicks on the "Learn" button on the sidebar to start the training. learningBOX contents (learning materials) are managed in a single folder. The learner selects the material in the folder and proceeds with the training. Here is a capture of the actual learner screen. Create company overview documents with Google Slides ⇒ Use them in e-learning! How to embed Google Slides in learningBOX To register Google Slides as learning materials, you need to configure the Google Slides side and register it in learningBOX. Since this is an exercise, we will use a manual on how to use learningBOX created with Google Slides as an example. How to set up the Google Slide side Please refer to this video. Step 1. Click on File in the upper left corner and go to [Publish to Web]. Step 2. Click Embed and set the slide size and automatic display. Step 3. After completing the settings, click the Publish button. Step 4: The embed code will be displayed. The embed code you copied will be used later when you register it in learningBOX! How to set up learningBOX Please watch this video. Step 1: Log in to learningBOX. From the My Page screen, click on Content Management. Step 2. Click the Plus button and go to Other Materials >> Iframe Materials. Step 3. Fill in the title name and paste the embed code you have just copied. Step 4. When you have finished pasting the embed code, click the Save button. This completes the registration for Google Slides. Let's take a look at the slide materials on the learner's screen. ▼ Please watch this video. Click 【Learn】 on the sidebar. When the content you created is opened, it will reflect the content of the Google Slides you have just set up. When all slides have been viewed, the learner's status will change to 【Learning Completed】, and the grades will be saved. Click on "View Grades" and click on the "Details" button to see the detailed grade data for the course material. Course Learning with Slide Presentation and Quiz Functions Among the content functions of learningBOX, there is a quiz function that is recommended to support learners' memorization and learning. Using this quiz function, learners can check the content of the slides by taking a numerical test, and the quiz function automatically grades "pass/fail" according to their performance on the test. Please refer to this article for more information on learningBOX's quiz function. For more information about the quiz function of learningBOX, please refer to this article.Creating questionsAbout the test mode setting function Conclusion In this article, we introduced how to register Google Slides, which is useful for creating training materials and presentation materials, in learningBOX. Our e-learning system can register materials created with Google Slides as a single learning content. The concept of learningBOX is an e-learning system that is easy to start using in terms of both cost and operation. learningBOX is free for up to 10 users. If you want to start e-learning but are having a hard time taking the first step, we are here to help! It takes less than 5 minutes to register an account. This is a great opportunity to try our e-learning service for free!

How to Use IP Restrictions to Enhance Online Learning Security This is Kidaoka, Marketing Manager. This paper introduces basic knowledge about IP addresses - how to set IP restrictions. eLearning-based online learning, online classes, and in-house education are very convenient as cloud services that can be used from anywhere. However, the ability to access from anywhere also increases the risk of unauthorized access and the risk of personal information leakage. One solution to this problem is IP restrictions, which prevent users from logging into their accounts unless they use a specified IP address. Our learningBOX is an e-learning system that can be configured with IP restrictions to ensure security. Click here for Table of Contents 1. what is an IP address? 2. connection restriction by IP address 3. setting IP restrictions on learningBOX 4. summary What is an IP address? An IP address is simply a "number" assigned to a computer or communication device connected to the Internet. When using the Internet to browse websites or send and receive e-mail, it is necessary to identify the other party with whom you are communicating. The IP address plays a role in this process. Every terminal connected to the network has an IP address, which is assigned to identify devices on the network such as computers, smartphones, and tablets, and serves as an address on the Internet. Basic Knowledge of IP Addresses Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia IP addresses are represented using decimal numbers. The IP address is represented by a decimal number, and is called a "domain" when it is replaced by letters to make it easier for humans to understand. The Internet has a vast number of users coming and going. Who is viewing or accessing a website and where? The global IP address indicates the unique IP address of the user. This global IP address is unique and cannot be duplicated anywhere in the world. This is the same mechanism that prevents duplicate phone numbers and addresses! What is a decimal number? A decimal number is a way of writing numbers (notation) in which the base number is 10. It expresses numbers using all numbers from "0" to "9".【0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 】 Connection Restriction by IP Address LearningBOX can be restricted so that only certain IP addresses can view it. It is important to note, however, that "IP restriction" here refers to settings for global IP addresses. Keep in mind that it is the global IP address that is relevant to IP restrictions! Setting IP restrictions on learningBOX Starting from learningBOX Ver. 2.11, it is possible to set IP restrictions for the access source. How to set IP restrictions Please log in to learningBOX and go to Member Management > IP Restrictions in the side menu. Click IP Restrictions, and the screen will switch to "Login IP Restrictions". Restrict IP This function can be configured for each group. Click "Add IP Restrictions" to display a pop-up configuration window, where you can select a group and enter its IP address, then click the "Add" button to add it. Select the members of the group, enter the IP addresses that can log in, and click the Add button. IP restrictions are now set. Conclusion In this article, we have briefly introduced the basics of IP addresses and how to set up IP restrictions to prevent unauthorized access and information leaks related to the protection of members' personal information. Since it is very easy to set up IP restrictions on learningBOX, please refer to this article and try using IP restrictions according to your own purposes.