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　　 ◆◇ Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council News ◇◆ Vol. 110

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2019 has begun.
We sincerely hope that this year will be a wonderful one for all of you.
We look forward to your continued support and encouragement.

In April, a new era name will be announced, and DiTT will also merge with Learning of Tomorrow,
marking a new beginning.
We will be working with even greater enthusiasm than before, so we ask for your continued guidance and support.

Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council Secretariat

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・Topics
・Activity Report (Study Sessions)
・Examples of Cutting-Edge Technologies in Education
・Media
・Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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We will be holding the “Blockchain × Education Symposium.” In the first half, Mr. Tsuneoki Takahashi of Sony Global Education—one of the first companies in Japan to enter the blockchain business in the education sector—will give a presentation on the theme:“Blockchain Initiatives in Education and the Future Vision
~Pilot Tests on Blockchain Applications in Learning Apps and School Settings~”
In the second half, we will explore and discuss ideas for applying blockchain technology to education.
We look forward to your participation.
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■ Date & Time: Friday, January 25, 2019, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
■Location: Akasaka Shubia Sea Blue
http://www.subir.co.jp/access
■Registration: http://urx.red/OAZE
■Admission: Free
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　　　　 Activity Report
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≪Study Session≫
We held our 101st study session on Thursday, December 20.

Guest Presentation

■ Dr. Hiroshi Inukai, Director, Sports Day Association (General Incorporated Association)
“Fostering Creative Individuals Through Sports: From the ‘Ordinary’ Sports Day of the Future”

■ Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Kazuya Tsubota, Team KIDSTONE, Education Division
“Educational Settings That Move the Heart: What Is Musical Education?”　　　

http://ditt.jp/action/study.html

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　Examples of Cutting-Edge Technologies in Education
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・Google has developed an app that allows users to conduct experiments using VR. Practical implementation is already underway.
https://vrinside.jp/news/post-142658/

・The Japan English Proficiency Test Association (Eiken Association) announced that, starting in fiscal year 2019, for the Practical English Proficiency Test (Eiken) and
Eiken CBT starting in fiscal year 2019.
The use of AI is expected to reduce grading time and improve accuracy, and the system will be introduced starting with the first test of fiscal year 2019.

https://resemom.jp/article/2018/10/19/47282.html

・Sony, Sony Music Entertainment, and
Sony Global Education announced that they have developed a new system that applies blockchain technology to
process rights information for digital content.
https://resemom.jp/article/2018/10/18/47259.html

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　　 Media Coverage
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http://ditt.jp/media/

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　Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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December 3, 2018
Saitama Prefecture Implements “Learning Reform” with Google for Education in All Public High Schools

埼玉県、公立高校全校にGoogle for Educationで「学びの改革」

December 7, 2018
Kyoto City Board of Education, NEC, and Kyoto University Launch “Future-Oriented Education” Pilot Project
https://resemom.jp/article/2018/12/07/48067.html

December 12, 2018
METI Also Supports Educational Reform Through “EdTech”
https://benesse.jp/kyouiku/201812/20181212-1.html

December 12, 2018
DNP Launches Pilot Study on Remote One-on-One Tutoring Optimized for Each Individual, Bridging the Gap Between the Public and Private Sectors
https://ict-enews.net/2018/12/12dnp/

December 19, 2018
Guidelines Set for Digital Textbook Usage Time Limits at MEXT Meeting
https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASLDL565YLDLUTIL037.html

December 22, 2018
Can Technology Save School Education? An Exclusive Interview with Minister of Education Shibayama
https://www.fnn.jp/posts/00402940HDK

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　.:*:.:♪*:. DiTT Now Accepting Members *:.:♪*:.*:.
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The Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council is currently accepting members.
Executive members and general members can participate in study sessions and
committees organized by DiTT.

In addition, we provide information on digital textbooks and educational materials and
organize networking events and other opportunities for members to exchange information.
For more details, please visit the page below!
URL: http://ditt.jp/join

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◆◇ DiTT NEWS ◇◆　Vol. 0110
Publisher: Digital Textbook and Teaching Materials Council (General Incorporated Association)
Date of Publication: January 8, 2019
Editor-in-Chief: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Asaka Uchiyama
URL: http://ditt.jp/
e-mail: ditt【at】ditt.jp
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