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　　 ◆◇ Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council News ◇◆ Vol. 109

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We’ve finally reached the last month of the year.
We imagine you are all very busy these days.

The “Learning of Tomorrow Expo” held on the 1st
It concluded as a great success, and
the entire secretariat would like to express our gratitude to everyone for their interest.

We will continue to expand our activities significantly in the future, so
we appreciate your continued support.

Along with a report on DiTT’s activities, we will also bring you the latest information on ICT education.

Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council Secretariat

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・Topics
・Activity Report (Study Sessions)
・Examples of Cutting-Edge Educational Technologies
・Media
・Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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We will be holding a public symposium hosted by the AI × Education Working Group.
Dr. Michael A. Osborne, author of “The Future of Employment” and whose work on jobs that will be replaced by AI has made a global impact, serves as an advisor to Exawizards.
President Ishiyama of Exawizards will be giving a presentation.
We encourage anyone interested to attend.

■ Date & Time: Monday, December 10, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
■ Location: Akasaka Schvia
　1F, Daiwa Akasaka Building, 2-14-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
　http://www.subir.co.jp/access
■Admission: Free
■Co-hosted by: DiTT, Learning of Tomorrow
■Registration: https://bit.ly/2zz0oNP

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≪Study Session≫
We held our 100th study session on Thursday, November 15.

Guest Presentations

■Sony Interactive Entertainment
　Tokyo Global Developer Technology Department
　Deputy Director and Head of Production Technology: Mr. Kensei Akiyama
“The Relationship Between IT Education and Entertainment in Shaping the Future”

■Future Teachers Exhibition: Executive Committee Chair, Mr. Junya Miyata
“Toward the Development of Education and the Role of Teachers in a New Era—
　The Goals of the ‘Future Teachers Exhibition’ and Its Social Context”

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

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　Case Studies of Cutting-Edge Technologies in Education
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・“Mynavi Shinkaku,” a college admissions information site for high school students operated by Mynavi, has, in collaboration with the Mitsubishi Research Institute, officially launched a new service called “School Research You Can Trust,” which uses AI to help high school students search for colleges.

進学情報サイト「マイナビ進学」、AI使った高校生向け大学検索サービス開始

・Site Visit, which operates the online learning service “Shikaku Square,”
announced that the AI mock exam “Mirai-mon”—developed in partnership with AI startup Gauss—
accuracy rate of 78% for its AI mock exam “Mirai-mon,” developed in partnership with the AI startup Gauss.

サイトビジットのAI模試「未来問」、出題的中率78％を記録

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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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November 1, 2018
Smart Glasses Realizing Next-Generation AR – Considering the Necessary Components
https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20181101-716977/

November 5, 2018
Aiming for a Classroom Debut! The Challenge of the Humanoid Robot “NAO”

教室デビューを目指して！ 人型ロボット「NAO」の挑戦

November 9, 2018
Masaaki Isozu, President and CEO of Sony Global Education, Discusses:
How Will Blockchain Transform Education?
https://www.watch.impress.co.jp/kodomo_it/edtech_special/1152436.html

November 15, 2018
“Tello EDU,” a Drone for Programming Education, Now Available from Apple and DJI
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000127.000015765.html

November 16, 2018
No Need for 20th-Century Teachers!? AI and Robots Are Coming to Schools

20世紀型教師はいらない！？　学校にAI・ロボットがやってくる

November 17, 2018
Pilot Project for Remote Sports Instruction Using ICT Begins… Kyushu Sangyo University, SoftBank
https://cyclestyle.net/article/2018/11/17/67755.html

November 21, 2018
Utilizing VR and Other Technologies to Enhance Expertise in Special Education: Toward the Realization of Inclusive Education
https://www.zaikei.co.jp/article/20181121/479173.html

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

In addition, we provide information on digital textbooks and educational materials, as well as
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. 0109
Publisher: Digital Textbook and Teaching Materials Council (General Incorporated Association)
Date of Publication: December 3, 2018
Editor-in-Chief: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Asaka Uchiyama
URL: http://ditt.jp/
e-mail: ditt[at]ditt.jp
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