Method and apparatus for teaching and learning
OwnerHaruyuki Sumimotoinventor
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for a computer-based teaching system includes modifying a text file by inserting a first predetermined character at a first end of a first selected information element, and also inserting a second predetermined character at a second end of the first selected information element. A blank box is created in an area defined by the first and second predetermined character. The blank box replaces the first selected information element. Data is stored in a memory, with the data representing the first selected information element. A user interface is provided, which enables selective display of either the blank box or the first selected information element.
Claims17
A method of creating a computer-based teaching system, said method comprising:
- modifying a text file by inserting a first predetermined character at a first end of a first selected information element and inserting a second predetermined character at a second end of the first selected information element;
- creating a blank box in an area defined by the first and second predetermined character, said blank box replacing said first selected information element;
- storing data in memory representing said first selected information element;
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- providing a user interface which enables selective display of either the blank box or the first selected information element.
An apparatus for teaching information, said apparatus comprising:
- a display device;
- an input device for inputting commands of a user;
- a computer connected to said display device and said input device, said computer system including
- an editing unit for editing a text file;
- a storage unit for storing the text file;
- a position determining unit for determining selected positions of predetermined characters with respect to selected information elements in the text file;
- a converting unit for converting the text file into a combination of text and selected blank boxes based upon the selected information elements.
A computer-based teaching method, said method comprising:
- modifying a text file by inserting a first predetermined character at a first end of a first selected information element and inserting a second predetermined character at a second end of the first selected information element;
- storing the first selected information element in memory, and also storing position information of the first predetermined character and the second predetermined character;
- replacing the first selected information element, first predetermined character, and second predetermined character with a third predetermined character;
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- selectively replacing the third predetermined character with the first selected information element based upon user commands.
A teaching system, said system comprising:
- a modifying unit for modifying a text file by inserting a first predetermined character at a first end of a first selected information element and inserting a second predetermined character at a second end of the first selected information element;
- a storing unit for storing the first selected information element in memory, and also storing position information of the first predetermined character and the second predetermined character;
- a replacing unit for replacing the first selected information element, first predetermined character, and second predetermined character with a third predetermined character;
- wherein the replacing unit selectively replaces the third predetermined character with the first selected information element based upon user commands.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.