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　　 ◆◇ Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council News ◇◆ Vol. 105

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Despite the record-breaking heat, many people attended the recent “AI × Education WG” public roundtable.
Thank you very much.

As DiTT moves toward the next phase,
we will enthusiastically tackle new challenges, so
please stay tuned.

In this issue, along with a report on DiTT’s activities,
we bring you 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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Following a successful partnership with the Learning of Tomorrow Association beginning in July 2018,
the AI Working Group has launched with a new structure.
With members from the research, corporate, and educational sectors,
we held our first public roundtable discussion.
If you are interested in this working group, which is shaping the future of education, please look forward to attending our next session.

http://ditt.jp/news/?id=2418

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　　　　 Activity Report
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≪Study Session≫
We held the 96th study session on Thursday, July 19.

Guest Presentations

■ Ms. Junko Ushiyama, TRC-ADEAC Co., Ltd.
“Utilizing Digital Archival Materials in the Classroom”

■ Mr. Koji Hasegawa, Kokusai Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Introduction to the Interactive Globe “SPHERE”

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

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　Examples of Cutting-Edge Educational Technology
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・The Toda City Board of Education in Saitama Prefecture and SoftBank Commerce & Service (SoftBank C&S) announced that they will collaborate on English education. Public elementary and junior high schools in the city will begin English conversation classes using the AI robot
"Musio" in foreign language activity classes.
https://resemom.jp/article/2017/10/20/40955.html

・Shuei Preparatory School announced that it will introduce “AI Training+,” a feature for creating teaching materials using artificial intelligence (AI) provided by Digital Knowledge, into the English curriculum of its learning service for elementary school students. A pilot program targeting 4th and 5th graders will begin in December.
https://resemom.jp/article/2017/10/25/41029.html

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http://ditt.jp/media/

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　Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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July 5, 2018
Classi Survey Finds Correlation Between Use of Digital Learning Content and “Standardized Test Scores”
https://resemom.jp/article/2018/07/05/45475.html

July 7, 2018
Blockchain × Education: Let’s Get Started.
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/byline/nakamura-ichiya/20180707-00088357/

July 10, 2018
Clark Memorial International High School and Hama Gakuen Develop School-Designed Courses “Robot Math I & II”

クラーク記念国際高校、浜学園と学校設定科目「ロボット数学Ⅰ・Ⅱ」を開発

July 17, 2018
“School TV,” a Video Education Service for Elementary and Middle School Students, Introduces an AI Chatbot
https://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=000000075.000013831&g;=prt

July 19, 2018
Benesse Supports Programming Education at 1,600 Elementary Schools Nationwide
https://resemom.jp/article/2018/07/19/45721.html

July 24, 2018
AI Infinity and Nasupia Launch Joint Service to Analyze Learning Data Using AI

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

July 26, 2018
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Notifies Education Boards Nationwide on “ICT Infrastructure Development” and “Improving Teaching Skills”

文科省、全国の教育委員会に「ICT環境整備」や「指導力の向上」を通知

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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
opportunities for members to exchange information, such as at social gatherings.
Please visit the page below for more details!
URL: http://ditt.jp/join

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◆◇ DiTT NEWS ◇◆　vol.0105
Publisher: Digital Textbook and Teaching Materials Council (General Incorporated Association)
Publication Date: August 1, 2018
Editor-in-Chief: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Asaka Uchiyama
URL: http://ditt.jp/
e-mail: ditt【at】ditt.jp
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