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　　 ◆◇ Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council News ◇◆ Vol. 108

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It’s starting to feel like autumn, and it’s almost time to enjoy the fall foliage.

Last month, we held the following events:
“AI × Education Symposium & Ideathon”
“Blockchain Open Working Group & Symposium”
“Education × Copyright System 2018” Symposium

were held last month. Despite taking place on consecutive days, they attracted a great deal of interest from many people and were a huge success.

We will continue to hold symposia in the future, so please stay tuned!

In this issue, along with a report on DiTT’s activities, we’ll 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 Technologies in Education
・Media Coverage
・Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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■ Symposium: “Challenges and Prospects for EdTech Startups in Japan”
We will be hosting this event.
We will welcome representatives from EdTech startups, investors, and others to highlight challenges and prospects by examining Japan’s educational environment, systems,
business practices, and comparisons with other countries to highlight challenges and prospects.
(*As this is co-hosted with the CiP Council, the first half of the event will also include a debriefing session on YouGoEX (https://yougoex.tokyo/), which was held in August.)

A networking reception will be held at the venue following the event.
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〇Date & Time: Tuesday, November 27, 2018, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
*A networking reception is scheduled after the symposium.
〇Venue: Akasaka Shubia, Daiwa Akasaka Building, 2-14-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
〇Speakers:
<LEARNING of Tomorrow Activity Report>
Nanako Ishido, Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow Association
<Panel Discussion>
Atsushi Miyauchi—Principal, Obunsha Ventures Co., Ltd.
Kazuhisa Wada—Executive Vice President and CMO, Edulab Co., Ltd.
Motoki Kamino—CEO, COMPASS Co., Ltd.
Yuji Kato—COO and CIO, Cool Japan Organization
(Moderator) Naoto Kikuchi, Executive Director, CiP Council
and others
*Listed in no particular order; honorifics omitted
〇Co-hosted by: DiTT, CiP Council, Learning of Tomorrow
〇Registration Details: https://takeshiba.org/saloncip201811/
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■ We will be holding the “VR × Education Open Working Group.”
We have assembled an impressive lineup of leading VR experts.
http://ditt.jp/news/?id=2441

Members will share insights on case studies of VR implementation in education, both domestically and internationally, as well as methods for utilizing VR in education.
We look forward to your participation.
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[1st VR × Education Open Working Group]
〇 Date and Time: Saturday, December 1, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
〇 Venue: Fukutake Hall, Information Technology Center, The University of Tokyo, Hongo Campus
　　　　https://fukutake.iii.u-tokyo.ac.jp/access/
〇Registration: https://ssl-plus.form-mailer.jp/fms/d097f4621741
〇Co-hosted by: Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council, Learning of Tomorrow

■ Written by Nanako Ishido (DiTT Executive Director)
"What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know" is now on sale.
http://www.canvas.ws/pdf/press/canvas_press181009.pdf

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≪Study Session≫
We held the 99th study session on Thursday, October 18.

Guest Presentations

■ Mr. Hisatada Sakawa, Managing Director, Sakawa Co., Ltd.
“Transforming the Blackboard That Hasn’t Evolved in 100 Years
　~Innovation Undertaken by a Blackboard Manufacturer with 99 Years of History~”

■ Joys Co., Ltd.
Mr. Shunsuke Mori, Senior Sales Manager, Educational Institutions Division, Joys Co., Ltd.
“The Future of English Education Utilizing AI”　　　

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

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　Case Studies of Cutting-Edge Technology in Education
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・AI Infinity announced the launch of a joint service business that utilizes the “AI Infinity Preparation” service to analyze learning data collected and accumulated using NASPIA’s technology

AI Infinityとナスピア、学習データをAI精査する共同サービス開始

・The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Kinki University has introduced a “Virtual Teaching Assistant (Virtual TA),” which utilizes AI technology, into the “Information Media Project II” course, a specialized subject in the Department of Information Science.
It responds to student questions 24 hours a day, not just during class hours.
https://resemom.jp/article/2018/09/20/46853.html

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http://ditt.jp/media/

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　Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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October 2, 2018
Remote Education Begins via a Collaborative Project Using the “FirstVR” Smartphone VR/AR Device
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000006831.html

October 4, 2018
Joys, developer of the AI English conversation app “TerraTalk,” and the University of Tokyo Graduate School conduct joint research

AI英会話アプリ「TerraTalk」のジョイズと東京大学大学院が共同研究

October 5, 2018
“Textbooks on AI” Used in 40 High Schools in Shanghai: China’s Advancing AI Education
https://ideasforgood.jp/2018/10/05/china-ai-education-at-school/

October 9, 2018
Public Elementary Schools Utilize “NAO” Robot for English Education — Learning Real-World English —
Sagamihara City Board of Education[Robots in the Classroom]
https://robotstart.info/2018/10/09/edu-nao-01.html

October 11, 2018
STEM Learning Materials Featuring Bandai’s Approach… CEATEC JAPAN 2018
https://resemom.jp/article/2018/10/11/47155.html

October 12, 2018
Free Distribution of Digital Learning Materials to All Schools from Elementary Through High School (Estonia)
https://www.jetro.go.jp/biznews/2018/10/597ddaab63600eac.html

October 18, 2018
Sony Develops Blockchain-Based System… Potential Applications for Digital Textbooks
https://resemom.jp/article/2018/10/18/47259.html

October 25, 2018
POLYGLOTS Releases "MyRecipe" Feature: An AI-Powered Automated Learning Curriculum

POLYGLOTS、AIによる自動学習カリキュラム「MyRecipe」機能をリリース

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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.
Please visit the page below for more details!
URL: http://ditt.jp/join

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◆◇ DiTT NEWS ◇◆ Vol. 0108
Publisher: Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council (General Incorporated Association)
Publication Date: November 1, 2018
Editor-in-Chief: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Asaka Uchiyama
URL: http://ditt.jp/
e-mail: ditt【at】ditt.jp
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