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＼＼＼Learning of Tomorrow Newsletter No. 001／／／

INDEX

Featured News
・Report on the Learning of Tomorrow Founding Symposium Now Available
・Learning of Tomorrow Launches in Fukuoka, and More

1. Announcements from the Secretariat
Introduction to the IoT Certification System Committee, Blockchain Talent Development Course, and More

2. Columns & Interviews
Interviews with Hiroshi Fujiwara, Noboru Koshizuka, and Jun Murai

3. Project Activity Reports
Activity Reports from the AI × Education WG and the Blockchain × Education WG

4. Announcements from Participating Organizations
Packed with seminar and event information for everyone from preschoolers to working professionals

5. Recommended Related News
Latest news on digital textbooks and programming education

6. Media

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Featured News
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■ Report on the Symposium Marking the Establishment of the Learning of Tomorrow Association Now Available
Featuring remarks by Seiko Noda, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, and Hiroshi Komiyama, former President of the University of Tokyo and Chairman of the Learning of Tomorrow Association
http://lot.or.jp/pdf/report_0529.pdf
■ Learning of Tomorrow Association Launches in Fukuoka
On August 31, we held a kickoff event featuring speakers including Shunichi Maruno, Trustee and Vice President of Kyushu University; Katsuji Niitsu, Director of General Affairs at Kyushu University; and Shuhei Ishimaru, Secretary General of the Fukuoka Regional Strategy Promotion Council.
https://kaho-enterprise.co.jp/lot/event180831/
■Call for Participants: AI × Education Public Working Group + Ideathon
The second session featured a presentation by Mr. Ren Yi, CEO of DeNA China, followed by an ideathon involving all participants.
https://www.facebook.com/events/870673929801767/
■Working Groups Launching One After Another
The AI × Education WG, Blockchain × Education WG, and Programming × Education WG have launched.
We’re also sharing updates on our daily activities via our Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/LearningofTomorrow/
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1. Announcement from the Secretariat
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■ IoT Certification System Committee
The IoT Certification program has launched with the aim of visualizing knowledge and skills related to IoT and further promoting its adoption.
(IoT Certification System Committee / Sponsored by Learning of Tomorrow)
http://www.iotcert.org/

■Business Model Discovery & Presentation Event
A gathering of business “ideas, plans, models, and resources” as well as companies’ hidden gems—products, services, and technologies.
An event held across the country where participants submit entries and cheer on others to discover new business opportunities.
This year, it will be held at 13 locations nationwide (Supported by the Telecom Services Association, ICT Business Research Group, Japan-EU Industrial Cooperation Center, and Learning of Tomorrow)
Event Details & Registration: http://ict.telesa.or.jp/2018bm.html
Last Year’s Results: http://ict.telesa.or.jp/2017bm.html ■6th Digital Ehon Award
(Deadline: September 28) An award aimed at pioneering and developing new forms of digital expression.
We are calling for submissions of works that captivate children (Digital Ehon; sponsored by CANVAS and Learning of Tomorrow)
http://www.digitalehonaward.net/
■Pop&Tech Festival Event: YouGoEx
The CiP Council, which aims to establish a “Digital × Content” industry hub in Takeshiba, Minato Ward, has released a report on YouGoEx, held on August 21 (Supported by the CiP Council and the Learning of Tomorrow Association)
https://takeshiba.org/0821_ygx_report/
■Workshop Collection in Fukuoka
Scheduled to be held at Kyushu University on March 9–10, 2019.
Call for workshop exhibitors now open (Sponsored by Goody and Learning of Tomorrow)
http://wsc-fukuoka.jp/
■Blockchain Talent Development Course
A workshop to train blockchain engineers
using the decentralized application platform NEO will be held (Sponsored by NEO and Learning of Tomorrow)
https://goo.gl/uUn2GV
■Crypto Camp
A course will be held to provide blockchain know-how and skills suitable for business professionals and engineers (Sponsored by the New Media Risk Association and Learning of Tomorrow)
https://newmediarisk.org/cryptocamp
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2. Columns & Interviews
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[Interview] Hiroshi Fujiwara (Representative Director, Chairman, President, and CEO, Broadband Tower Co., Ltd.)
“Digitalization Brings ‘Changes in Logical Structures’: An Era Where Learners Can Proactively Design Their Own Learning” http://csforall.jp/interview/3022/ [Interview] Noboru Koshizuka(Associate Director and Professor, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo; Director, Research Center for Ubiquitous Information Society Infrastructure)
“Programming is effective for fostering the ability to create from scratch. Do what you love and enjoy putting in the effort.”
http://csforall.jp/interview/3090/
[Interview] Jun Murai (Dean and Professor, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, Keio University) From the
Cip Council’s interview series “Packed to the Brim”
https://takeshiba.org/interview01/
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3. Project Activity Report
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■ Call for Participants: 2nd AI × Education WG Meeting
An open Working Group meeting and ideathon will be held on October 25.
A presentation by Ren Yi, CEO of DeNA China, is scheduled.
https://www.facebook.com/events/870673929801767/
■ AI × Education WG: First Meeting Report Published
On July 23, the first meeting was held in an open roundtable format. This year, we plan to create a video outlining the future of AI and education, as well as develop recommendations based on identified challenges and action plans.
http://lot.or.jp/pdf/report_aiwg0723.pdf
■ Blockchain × Education WG: Talk Event Held
On June 30, we held a talk event featuring NEO—an organization promoting the global adoption of blockchain technology—as a guest to discuss the application of blockchain in the education sector.
https://www.facebook.com/events/615129448873170/
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4. Announcements from Participating Organizations
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<Research, Reports, and Announcements>

[Announcement] Overview of the 2018 Fall IT Verification Engineer Certification Exam Released
The IT Verification Industry Association (IVEC) has released the outline for the upcoming session of its test engineer certification exam, which places a strong emphasis on practical skills and features essay-based exams tailored to each career level. The exam is highly regarded within the industry for ensuring that successful candidates can be trusted to handle real-world tasks with confidence.
https://www.ivia.or.jp/item43/iveca1
[Announcement] Announcement of the 2018 “Innovative Technologies” Selection Results
“Innovative Technologies,” a program aimed at discovering and promoting outstanding content technologies,
has announced this year’s selected technologies.These technologies are scheduled to be exhibited at “Digital Content EXPO 2018” (Nov. 14–16), which brings together cutting-edge content technologies from Japan and abroad. (Digital Content Association, a general incorporated foundation)
http://www.dcaj.or.jp/news/2018/08/innovative-technologies-2018.html
[Announcement] Publication of the “Digital Content White Paper 2018”
The “Digital Content White Paper 2018” has been published, explaining and introducing the current state of Japan’s content industry, including market size and industry trends. This year’s special feature is “Sports Content and Its Potential: Media Strategies Necessary for Advancing the Sports Industry” (Digital Content Association of Japan) http://www.dcaj.or.jp/project/dcwp/index.html [Report] Report on World Otaku Research Institute Lecture #1 Now Available
On August 10, the “World Otaku Research Institute Lecture #1—The Expansion of Otaku Culture and Expectations for International Research Institutions” was held at the TFT Building in Ariake, Minato Ward.(CiP Council)
https://takeshiba.org/woi20180810_report/
<Seminar and Event Information for Students and Working Professionals>

[Call for Participants] Overseas Training Program for Young Engineers Aiming for Globalization (Deadline: September 21)
This year’s training program, designed to foster the development of talent capable of working on a global scale, will be held in Los Angeles, USA. (Computer Software Association)
http://www.csaj.jp/…/committ…/technical/20181027_LAtour.html

[Call for Participants] Training Course on Creative Programs Utilizing Advanced IT Technologies (Deadline: September 28)
A training program will be held to develop advanced IT engineers capable of creating new business ideas by leveraging IT technologies—such as IoT, AI, and big data—which are essential in the Fourth Industrial Revolution(Computer Software Association)
http://www.csaj.jp/activity/project/souzou_pgm/H30_2_gaiyou.html
[Call for Participants] DiTT Symposium “Education × Copyright System 2018” (October 29)
For everyone involved in the education sector, where digitization and the use of copyrighted materials are advancing.
We are hosting a symposium to clearly and simply explain
the lawful use of copyright and global trends in ICT education (Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council)
http://ditt.jp/news/?id=2424
[Call for Participants]124th BA Executive Salon: “Latest Trends in Healthcare, Nursing Care, Health, and ICT Policy” (September 20)
A study session and standing reception will be held, chaired by Chairperson Yuki Aoyama (Professor Emeritus, University of Tokyo).
Organized for the next generation of young people, with the aim of fostering high-level talent and creating new businesses in the broadband era (NPO Broadband Association (BA))
Venue & Participation Fee: http://www.npo-ba.org/public/124BAexecutive.pdf
講演概要:http://www.npo-ba.org/public/124BAexecutive_s.pdf
[Call for Participants] 5th Symposium—The Cutting Edge of Data Science—Tickets Now on Sale (October 19)
The “5th Symposium,” focused on professionals in data analysis and application, has been scheduled.
Featuring lectures by industry leaders at the forefront of their fields (Data Scientist Association)
http://www.datascientist.or.jp/symp/2018/
[Call for Participants] Data Analysis Using R Commander and RStudio for Business Applications(3-Day Course)
(Held on October 18, 25, and November 1)
As part of efforts to promote data utilization since fiscal year Heisei 27,
the “Data Analysis Using R Commander and RStudio for Business” course is being offered (Information Services Industry Association)
https://www.jisa.or.jp/event/tabid/152/pdid/1689/Default.aspx
<Event and Workshop Information for Preschoolers through High School Students>

[Call for Questions] IT & Education Q&A Desk: We’re Seeking Questions (October 21)
As a joint initiative during the awards ceremony, where the U22 Programming Contest and the National Elementary and Junior High School Programming Competition collaborate,
a panel discussion will be held
(Computer Software Association / CANVAS)
http://ascii.jp/elem/000/001/729/1729705/
[Exhibition] “Tools of the Near Future” Exhibition at HachiLab (Starts September 5)
Hands-on exhibits centered on programming and digital technology
“A Toolbox from the Near Future” Exhibition at HachiLab has begun (CANVAS)
http://canvas.ws/workshop/19271
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5. Recommended Related News
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News on digital education and teaching materials from Japan and abroadhttp://ditt.jp/topics/プログラミング教育関連ニュースはこちら
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6. Media
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(RiseMom) Symposium Commemorating the Establishment of the “Learning of Tomorrow Association,” Which Presents a New Approach to Learning, May 29
https://resemom.jp/article/2018/04/25/44270.html
教育新聞）“Learning of Tomorrow Association” Established to Promote ICT and Digital Education
https://www.kyobun.co.jp/news/20180530_06/
パステルIT) “Symposium Held to Commemorate the Establishment of the ‘Learning of Tomorrow Association’”
https://passtell.jp/20180620/21330/
読売新聞・The Japan News) Reading, Writing, and Programming
Now a Basic Skill: Early Childhood Is Key… Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of the NPO “CANVAS”
http://premium.yomiuri.co.jp/pc/#!/list_NEWS%255fMAIN%25240915 Benesse Education Information Site
) The Power of ICT Extends Beyond School
http://benesse.jp/kyouiku/201806/20180625-1.html
ICT Education News)“Learning of Tomorrow in Fukuoka,” a Learning Space Beyond School Boundaries
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to Be Held on the 31st https://ict-enews.net/2018/08/13gooday/ ===========================================
Learning of Tomorrow Newsletter Vol. 001
Publisher: Learning of Tomorrow, General Incorporated Association
Date of Publication: September 14, 2018
Publisher: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Yu Tsuchihashi
URL: http://lot.or.jp/
e-mail: info@lot.or.jp
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