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　　 ◆◇ Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council News ◇◆ Vol. 107

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We’ve been having a lot of rain this fall, haven’t we?
These days, I’m really looking forward to some crisp, clear autumn weather.

On the 25th of this month, in collaboration with Learning of Tomorrow and CANVAS,
“AI × Education Symposium & Ideathon,” and on the 29th, we will host the DiTT Symposium “Education × Copyright System 2018.”

We sincerely look forward to seeing you there!

Once again, we will provide an update on DiTT’s activities, as well as the latest information on ICT education.

Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council Secretariat

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・Topics
・Activity Report (Study Sessions)
・Case Studies on Cutting-Edge Technologies in Education
・Media
・Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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● We will host the “AI × Education Symposium & Ideathon.”
In the first half, Mr. Ren Yi, CEO of DeNA ChiNA, will give a presentation on the current situation in China,
and in the second half, we will simultaneously hold an ideathon to explore and discuss ideas for utilizing AI in education.
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■ Date and Time: Thursday, October 25, 2018, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
■ Location: G-SEC, 6th Floor, East Building, Keio University Mita Campus
　　　　https://www.keio.ac.jp/ja/maps/mita.html
■Registration: https://pro.form-mailer.jp/fms/24273e81153816
■Admission: Free
■Co-hosted by: DiTT, Learning of Tomorrow, CANVAS
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●DiTT Symposium
“Education × Copyright System 2018” will be held.
■Date and Time: Monday, October 29, 2018, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
■Venue: Kioi Forum
■Speakers and Presentation Topics　　　(*Titles omitted; listed in order of presentation)
Kensaku Fukui, Managing Partner, Kotto-dori Law Office　
　“Education × Copyright: Even a Cat Can Understand It”
Naoto Kikuchi, Representative Director, Fusion Research Institute (General Incorporated Association)　
　　“Overseas Case Studies on Copyright for Educational Use”
■Registration: https://bit.ly/2MGdYYd　
■Admission: Free
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We look forward to your participation.

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≪Study Session≫
We held our 98th study session on Thursday, September 20.

Guest Presentations

■NPO “Classroom × ICT Practice Group”
Chairman: Mr. Muneo Matsumoto; Director: Mr. Koji Oshitani　
“Promoting ICT Terakoya: Improving Basic Academic Skills Through After-School and Saturday Learning Support”

■Takino River Girls’ Academy Junior and Senior High School　
　Vice Principal: Mr. Ryusuke Yamaguchi
“Educational Innovation Enabled by ICT: Nurturing Young People Capable of Creating Work as a Team”

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

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　Case Studies of Cutting-Edge Technologies in Education
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・appArray announced the introduction of an AI-powered English conversation tool into English classes at Tokyo Denki University. At Tokyo Denki University, for approximately 200 students enrolled in the Faculty of System Design Engineering and the Faculty of Information Environment for one year,
the company will replace the English teaching materials traditionally used by instructors in both faculties’ English classes
with the AI English conversation app “SpeakBuddy” in English classes across both faculties, to promote learning that places greater emphasis on practical, interactive English speaking.
https://ict-enews.net/2018/03/16apparray/

・E-Learning Research Institute Co., Ltd. (President: Tomoo Yoshida; Headquarters: Suita City, Osaka Prefecture; hereinafter “E-Learning Research Institute”), which provides a variety of e-learning content, has begun implementing an AI chatbot in “School TV,” its video education service for elementary and junior high school students.
https://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=000000075.000013831&g
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http://ditt.jp/media/

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　Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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September 3, 2018
What Is AWS’s Training Program to Address the Talent Shortage in the Cloud Sector?
https://weekly.ascii.jp/elem/000/000/418/418736/

September 4, 2018
“Pretending to Understand” Won’t Cut It: The AI Teacher’s Spartan-Style Education
https://forbesjapan.com/articles/detail/22736

September 13, 2018
Google Develops an App for Conducting Experiments in VR! Practical Applications Are Already Underway!
https://vrinside.jp/news/post-142658/

September 13, 2018
SAS and CTC to Provide a “Data Science Education Platform” to Wakayama Prefecture

SASとCTC、和歌山県に「データサイエンス教育プラットフォーム」を提供

September 14, 2018
N High to Open “N Junior High,” a New Concept in Traditional School Education, Next Spring

N高、新しい教育コンセプトの通学型スクール「N中等部」を来春開校

September 18, 2018
Outsourcing Technology Begins “NAO” Programming Classes at Clark High School

アウトソーシングテクノロジー、クラーク高校で「NAO」のプログラミング授業を開始

September 19, 2018
The Future Possibilities Opened by Drones: Applications in Programming Education and Farming
https://www.sankei.com/life/news/180919/lif1809190007-n1.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 and General Members are eligible to participate in study sessions and
committees.

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. 0107
Publisher: Digital Textbook and Teaching Materials Council (General Incorporated Association)
Publication Date: October 1, 2018
Editor-in-Chief: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Asaka Uchiyama
URL: http://ditt.jp/
e-mail: ditt【at】ditt.jp
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