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Learning of Tomorrow

2019.04.15
Digital Textbooks

Starting this school year, schools can now use digital textbooks (*^^*)
NHK News: “Digital Textbooks on Tablets: Use Begins This School Year”
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/n…/html/20190415/k10011884831000.html
　
Today’s NHK report highlighted the following benefits:
Classes will go beyond simply conveying knowledge to include the exchange of opinions.
Children will learn from one another, boosting their motivation to learn.
It allows for careful consideration of the needs of children with disabilities.
We’ve often said there are three main benefits to incorporating digital technology into education:
Creativity, sharing, and efficiency.
Fun, connected, and convenient!
By utilizing video and music, learning becomes easy to understand and enjoyable.
Students can express their own ideas and give presentations.
Teachers and students can connect, teaching and learning from one another.
Going beyond the confines of the school, classrooms, communities, and classrooms around the world are connected.
We can provide instruction tailored to each student’s progress.
By letting machines handle tasks like grading and grade management, teachers can free up time to focus on the children.
That kind of learning environment is finally here.
But the challenge lies in setting up the infrastructure…
　
Mr. Morishita from Mitsumura Shoten—he’s quite the looker—is pictured here (*^^*)
For those of you interested in digital textbooks, be sure to check out this page as well.
https://www.mitsumura-tosho.co.jp/2020s_digital/index.html


　

Profile


  • Digital Picture Book Author

    Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
    Director, B Lab
    Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
    Chairperson, CANVAS

    After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
    He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
    His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”