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In April, DiTT and the Learning of Tomorrow Association will finally merge and begin operations as the "Learning of Tomorrow Association."
While this will be the final issue of the “Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council News,”
we will continue to provide you with information starting in April through the “Learning of Tomorrow Newsletter,” so please look forward to it.
The entire secretariat would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has taken an interest in and supported DiTT’s activities over the years.
Through this merger, we will establish a private-sector collaborative framework to advance research, awareness, and policy recommendations regarding IT and other technologies in education—including IT human resource development strategies and the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as AI, big data, and blockchain into education—and become an organization that promotes broad-based educational reform by presenting new learning opportunities for everyone, from preschoolers to working adults.
We will be working more energetically than ever and continuing to strengthen our capabilities, so we hope you will continue to follow our progress.
We look forward to your continued support and encouragement.
Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council Secretariat
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・Topics
・Activity Reports (Study Sessions)
・Examples of Cutting-Edge Technologies in Education
・Media
・Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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Topics
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■Starting in April, DiTT will merge with Learning of Tomorrow!
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000039338.html
■Learning of Tomorrow is currently recruiting members.
http://lot.or.jp/about/admission/
As one of the member benefits, your company’s information will be featured in the Learning of Tomorrow Association’s newsletter—which currently has approximately 10,000 subscribers—so please be sure to take advantage of this opportunity for PR and other purposes.
■At the Blockchain × Education Symposium held on January 25,
Mr. Tsuneoki Takahashi of Sony Global Education—one of the first companies in Japan to enter the blockchain business in the education sector—gave a presentation,
followed by a lively discussion with working group members.
Please find the report below.
http://lot.or.jp/wp/project/761/
■To further promote the use of blockchain, AI, and VR in the education sector,
we will continue our discussions.
If you join as a member, you can also participate
as a working group member.
http://lot.or.jp/about/admission/
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Activity Report
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≪Study Session≫
We held our 103rd study session on Thursday, February 21.
Guest Presentations
■ Ms. Kaeko Horie, Evangelist, H2L Co., Ltd.
“New Educational Methods Made Possible by Innovation
~Teaching Physical Movement Using BodySharing and VR~”
■ Mr. Takaaki Ibaraki, Representative Partner and President, Hematite LLC
“The Past and Future of Artificial Intelligence”
http://ditt.jp/action/study.html
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Examples of Cutting-Edge Technologies in Education
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・Linne, a company that plans, develops, and operates mobile AI/AR systems, announced that its AI field guide app,
“LINNE LENS,” now supports all 633 species of wild birds in Japan.
Simply by pointing a smartphone at a bird, the names of a total of 8,204 species are displayed instantly.
https://resemom.jp/article/2018/12/25/48328.html
・Academia Systems will begin selling the “MissionJapanese” service—which utilizes AI technology to effectively improve foreign learners’ Japanese conversation skills and can be used for practical Japanese language education—
to corporations, schools, and other organizations.
・Kanazawa Institute of Technology will offer a course titled “Fundamentals of AI” starting with students enrolled in the 2019 academic year.
For students entering in the 2019 academic year, the course will be offered as an elective in the second semester of their first year; starting with students entering in the 2020 academic year, it will be implemented as a required course for all faculties and departments.
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Media Coverage Information
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Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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February 4, 2019
Japan Lags Behind in Digital Transformation = Dell Technologies Survey Results =
February 7, 2019
With AI Translation Available Today, Is It Still Necessary for Business Professionals to Learn English? – An Expert Explains
https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20190207-768183/
February 8, 2019
How Can We Unlock the Limitless Potential of Children?
"Education of the Future" Discovered at the Forefront of Technology Education
https://diamond.jp/articles/-/192501
February 13, 2019
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Announces Schedule for Digital Textbook Releases in Heisei 31…
https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20190213-00000004-resemom-life
February 14, 2019
Sundai and SATT Form Business Alliance with Japan Data Science Institute to Advance ICT Implementation at Sundai Preparatory School Campuses
https://edtech-media.com/archives/25366
February 18, 2019
Takino River Girls’ Academy Utilizes Cellular Tablets to Provide an Intellectually Stimulating Education
https://ict-enews.net/2019/02/18kddi-2/
February 19, 2019
“Future Learning: Programming Education Promotion Month” to Be Held in September Through Industry-Academia Collaboration;
Google and LINE Also Participating
https://edtechzine.jp/article/detail/1882
February 22, 2019
A Platform for Establishing the “Standard” in Drone Programming Education—DRONE
STAR Academy Launch Press Conference
https://edtechzine.jp/article/detail/1900
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■ The Digital Textbook and Teaching Materials Council News will conclude with this issue.
Thank you very much for your long-standing support.
Starting in April, we will continue to send out our newsletter as the “Learning of Tomorrow.”
If you wish to unsubscribe or change your email address for the Newsletter, please click here:
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◆◇ DiTT NEWS ◇◆ vol.0112
Publisher: Digital Textbook and Teaching Materials Council (General Incorporated Association)
Publication Date: March 1, 2019
Editor-in-Chief: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Asaka Uchiyama
URL: http://ditt.jp/
e-mail: ditt【at】ditt.jp
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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.”
