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　　 ◆◇ Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council News ◇◆ Vol. 103

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Amendments to the School Education Act and the Copyright Act have been passed and enacted.
The efforts we have consistently advocated for have finally borne fruit, and
we are extremely pleased.

DiTT intends to continue leading the way in the digitization of education.
To move forward to the next step, we will work even more vigorously, together with the “Learning of Tomorrow Association,” which was launched recently.

In this issue, along with a report on DiTT’s activities,
we will also provide the latest information on ICT education.

Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council Secretariat

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・Topics
・Activity Report (Study Sessions)
・Case Studies of Cutting-Edge Educational Technologies
・Media
・Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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■In May, a series of bills amending the Copyright Act, the School Education Act, and other laws were successively passed and enacted.
Under the amended Copyright Act, at a time when the widespread adoption of digital educational materials in schools is anticipated,
to enhance convenience regarding copyright for educational use while protecting the rights of copyright holders,
it has been decided to introduce a new system under which schools will pay compensation to copyright holders.
The Agency for Cultural Affairs report titled “Research on Compensation Systems and Licensing Environments in Other Countries Regarding ICT-Based Education,” for which DiTT provided research assistance, is also scheduled to be published shortly on the Agency for Cultural Affairs Copyright Division’s website.
http://www.bunka.go.jp/tokei_hakusho_shuppan/tokeichosa/index.html
http://www.bunka.go.jp/tokei_hakusho_shuppan/tokeichosa/index.html

■ A symposium marking the establishment of the “Learning of Tomorrow Association” was held on the 29th of last month.
Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Noda took the stage, and with so many attendees that some had to stand, the event concluded as a huge success.

The “Learning of Tomorrow Association,” representing 31 member organizations and 8,000 affiliated companies, is finally launching in full swing!

Official Website: http://lot.or.jp/

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≪Study Session≫
We held our 94th study session on Thursday, May 24.

Guest Presentation

■ Mr. Takashi Hirose, Representative Director, Studyplus, Inc.
Learning management platforms “Studyplus” and “Studyplus for School”

■ Mr. Junichi Watanabe, Chairman, First Star Projects General Incorporated Association
“Building and Utilizing Online Educational Environments—For Example, Applications to Programming Education”

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

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　Case Studies of Cutting-Edge Technologies in Education
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・Gakken L-Staffing, a group company of Gakken Holdings, has announced G-PAPILS, a self-directed, individualized tutoring service for elementary, junior high, and high school students.
Leveraging Gakken’s educational content and Knewton’s adaptive learning technology, the program provides learning tailored to each individual student.
https://resemom.jp/article/2017/03/29/37341.html

・WaO Corporation and Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) have developed a system that quickly processes elementary school test results and simultaneously provides assessments and remedial strategies.
They are launching a service that delivers instructional materials tailored to each student’s individual abilities.
https://resemom.jp/article/2017/07/19/39285.html

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http://ditt.jp/media/

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May 2, 2018
“DRONE STAR” App Now Available: Program Drones to Fly Exactly as You Want
https://resemom.jp/article/2018/05/02/44355.html

May 7, 2018
The Relationship Between Viewing Others’ Notes on Tablets and Motivation to Learn

タブレットで他者の書き込みを閲覧できることと学習意欲の関係

May 7, 2018
Learning from New Zealand: Education That “Fosters Individuality”—Technology Is“Merely a Tool”
https://japan.cnet.com/article/35118488/?tag=nl

May 17, 2018
Consideration of Introducing an Information Subject to the National Center Test: Developing AI Talent Is Urgent to Succeed in Global Competition
https://www.sankeibiz.jp/macro/news/180517/mca1805172303025-n1.htm

May 18, 2018
Amendments to the Copyright Act: Adapting to the Digital Age to Facilitate the Use of Newspaper Articles and Books as Teaching Materials
https://www.sankei.com/politics/news/180518/plt1805180032-n1.html

May 23, 2018
[EDIX2018] 96% Find English Classes “Fun,”
The Potential of AI Robots… Mr. Nin Sorita, Doshisha Junior & Senior High School
https://resemom.jp/article/2018/05/23/44667.html

May 26, 2018
Digital Textbooks Certified; Amended School Education Act Enacted
https://www.sankei.com/life/news/180526/lif1805260006-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 members and general members are eligible to participate in study sessions organized by DiTT, as well as
committee meetings.

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.0103
Publisher: Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council (General Incorporated Association)
Publication Date: June 1, 2018
Editor-in-Chief: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Asaka Uchiyama
URL: http://ditt.jp/
Email: ditt【at】ditt.jp
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