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INDEX

1. Featured News
New Organizational Structure Following the Merger with the Digital Textbook and Teaching Materials Council (DiTT)
Summary of “Meta University” Lecture Released
The 5th AI × Education Open Working Group Meeting to Be Held on Wednesday, May 8, and More

2. Columns & Interviews
Interviews with Yvonne Thomas and Takehiro Nakamura

3. Project Activity Reports
Report on the “Learning of Tomorrow Activities” Presentation (DiTT Report Session)

4. Announcements from Participating Companies and Organizations

5. Recommended Related News
Latest News on Digital Textbooks and Programming Education

6. Media

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1. Featured News
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■ New Organizational Structure Following Merger with the Digital Textbook and Teaching Materials Council (DiTT)
The Learning of Tomorrow Association merged with the Digital Textbook and Teaching Materials Council
(DiTT), a general incorporated association, effective April 1, 2019. Activities will now be advanced under this new structure.
[New Organizational Structure] http://lot.or.jp/about/structure/

■ “Meta University” Lecture Summaries Released
Summaries of the special and keynote lectures for “Meta University” have been released.
In these sessions, Japan’s leading lecturers will impart knowledge essential for next-generation management,
including AI, IoT, big data, security, design thinking, and innovation
management. http://lot.or.jp/wp/report/847/ ■ 5th AI × Education Open Working Group to Be Held on May 8 (Wed)
Discussions will focus on the specific details of the highest-priority use cases for AI in 2025
and identifying the challenges to their realization.
http://lot.or.jp/wp/report/1004/

■ Blockchain × Education Open Working Group—Wednesday, April 17
Discussions will focus on use cases for blockchain—which is essential for innovation in the education sector—
with a view toward implementation in 2–3 years or 5–6 years.
http://lot.or.jp/wp/report/875/

■ Publication of the Chinese Edition of “New Vision 2050”
The Chinese edition of “New Vision 2050,” authored by Hiroshi Komiyama, Chairman of the Learning of Tomorrow Association, has been published.
This book outlines a vision for 2050 based on science and technology,
exploring how to utilize lifestyles, social systems, and advanced science and technology.
http://www.platinum-network.jp/publishing/2050/

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2. Columns & Interviews
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[Interview] Yvonne Thomas
(General Manager, YouthSpark, Microsoft Corporation, U.S. Headquarters)
http://csforall.jp/interview/2408/

[Interview] Takehiro Nakamura (General Manager, 5G Promotion Office, NTT DOCOMO, Inc.)
From the CiP Council’s interview series “Packed to the Brim”
http://takeshiba.org/interview08/

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3. Project Activity Report
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■ Report on the Learning of Tomorrow Association Activity Presentation (DiTT Report Session)
Following the merger with the Digital Textbook and Teaching Materials Council (DiTT)—with which we have collaborated to establish working groups since our founding—
we held a presentation introducing the activities of the Learning of Tomorrow Association.
The materials from the event are available on our official website.
http://lot.or.jp/wp/project/904/

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4. Announcements from Participating Companies and Organizations
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■ Five Awards for Programming Schools and Educational Materials!
Won five awards in two separate survey categories
regarding programming schools and teaching materials
conducted by General Research Co., Ltd., one of Japan’s largest market research firms.
(Artec Co., Ltd.)
https://www.artec-kk.co.jp/news/article.php?id=6

■ To Develop and Roll Out the “Smart Daycare Platform”
Invested in Kids Diary to enter the childcare ICT business. To address
challenges in childcare settings, the company will provide services supporting the adoption of ICT in daycare centers and other facilities.
(KDDI Corporation)
https://news.kddi.com/kddi/corporate/newsrelease/2019/03/20/3667.html

■ U-22 Programming Contest 2019 Website Launched
As this year marks the 40th anniversary of the contest, winners of the top prize—the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award—
will receive not only a cash prize but also various forms of support to help them take the next step,
including recommendations for the “Untapped Projects” initiative and startup assistance.
This framework is designed to inspire participants to aim for even greater heights through the U-22 contest.
(The Software Association of Japan)
https://u22procon.com/

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5. Recommended Related News
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News on digital education and teaching materials from Japan and abroad
Introducing news on programming education
http://lot.or.jp/relation/

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6. Media
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・Discussion on “Learning of Tomorrow” at the Regulatory Reform Council
http://agora-web.jp/archives/2038114.html

http://agora-web.jp/archives/2038173.html

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“Learning of Tomorrow” Newsletter Vol. 008
Publisher: Learning of Tomorrow Association (General Incorporated Association)
Date of Publication: April 10, 2019
Editor-in-Chief: Nanako Ishido
Editors: Miyuki Oyama, Yuko Akamatsu
URL: http://lot.or.jp/

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