Development of Simulated POS System Teaching Materials for Experientially Learning Information Systems

Abstract

While information technology is constantly being developed, information systems are utilized in society as well as in everyday life; however, there are few opportunities to experientially learn the mechanisms and features of such technology. The purpose of this research is to develop teaching materials of a simulated POS system that can be learned experientially; it does so by using a POS (Point of sales) system that is utilized in society to demonstrate the structure and features of the given information system as a case. We developed teaching materials using a hot soup processor. We then used the developed teaching material to practice with first-year junior high students' classes and evaluated the materials. Results of a questionnaire verified the effectiveness of the materials, indicating that the developed teaching material is easy to understand, interesting, and that students can be interested in a POS system and can also learn about the mechanisms, roles, advantages, and cautions of POS system.