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Recently, DiTT announced the “DiTT Proposal 2018” to move to the next stage.

In addition, the Learning of Tomorrow Association—an “association of associations” dedicated to promoting the integration of education and technology—is being launched.
Its purpose is to advance research, awareness, and policy proposals regarding IT and other technologies in education—including IT talent development strategies and measures to integrate cutting-edge technologies such as AI, big data, and blockchain into education—and to present a new approach to learning centered on all learners, from preschoolers to seniors.
DiTT will also actively participate and play a central role.
DiTT plans to participate actively and play a central role.
A founding symposium will be held on May 29, so we hope you will all join us.

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

Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council Secretariat

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・Topics
・Activity Report (Study Sessions)
・Announcements from Member Companies
・Case Studies on Cutting-Edge Educational Technologies
・Media
・Coverage
・Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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■ With progress on the School Education Act, Copyright Act amendments, and the bipartisan parliamentary league bill,
the vision for ICT education that DiTT has advocated since its 2012 proposal is now coming into view.
Viewing this as a step toward the next stage, DiTT has
announced the “DiTT Proposal 2018.”

・Proposal Page: http://ditt.jp/action/policy/2018.html

■A symposium marking the establishment of the Learning of Tomorrow Association will be held on Tuesday, May 29.
The Learning of Tomorrow Association was established with the goal of designing new forms of learning that place all learners at the center;
DiTT endorses this mission and will participate as a steering committee member.
We look forward to your participation.

[Learning of Tomorrow Inaugural Symposium]
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 29, 2018, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Venue: North Hall, Keio University Mita Campus
■Details: http://ditt.jp/news/?id=2395　
■Registration: https://pro.form-mailer.jp/fms/5101f928144003

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≪Study Session≫
We held our 93rd study session on Thursday, April 19.

Guest Presentation

■ Akemi Hashizume, Enterprise Business Division, Morisawa Inc.
“UD Digital Textbook Fonts for Educational Content That ‘Resonates’ Rather Than Just ‘Conveys’”

■ Kento Nakajima, President and CEO, 360Channel Inc.
“The Future of VR and Education: Insights from VR PARTNERS Use Cases”

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

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　　Announcements from Member Companies
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■ NHK Educational Co., Ltd.

“Education IT Solutions EXPO” in 2020 and Beyond!

We will be exhibiting at the
“9th Education IT Solutions EXPO,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from May 16 (Wed) to 18 (Fri).
This year’s highlight is a demo of 8K remote classes.
With an eye toward 2020 and beyond, we look forward to welcoming you with a wide range of solutions and seminars, including English learning materials for elementary schools, programming education, and STEM events such as “Great Science Experiments” and “Suiencer.”

For details, click here: http://www.nhk-ed.co.jp/edix

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　Examples of Cutting-Edge Technology in Education
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・Digika, operator of the mental arithmetic classroom “Karutore,” announced that it has begun a joint research project with
Akihito Sudo Research Group at the University of Tokyo’s Institute of Industrial Science to develop a short-term, efficient learning program for abacus-style mental arithmetic through AI-based analysis of learning history data.
https://resemom.jp/article/2016/12/05/35297.html

・“Musio,” an English-learning AI robot developed by AKA, is a social robot that can think for itself and engage in conversation,
and gradually learns from those conversations.
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000017199.html

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■Resemam
From an “Underdeveloped” Nation in Educational Digitalization to an Advanced One: DiTT Proposal 2018
https://resemom.jp/article/2018/04/04/43890.html

■YAHOO! News
The Use of AI in Education Advances at the “Super Ministry of Education”
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/byline/nakamura-ichiya/20180407-00083667/

http://ditt.jp/media/

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　Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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April 2, 2018
MEXT Programming Education Strategy Manager Discusses “Serious Commitment to 2020”
https://ict-enews.net/zoomin/02mext/

April 4, 2018
Work Style Reform in Kumamoto City’s Government and Education Through IT
http://www.risktaisaku.com/articles/-/5593

April 5, 2018
What Is “STEM Education”? The Focus in the Age of Programming and AI!
http://benesse.jp/kyouiku/201804/20180405-1.html

April 9, 2018
Cloud-Based Learning System “Surara” Introduced in a Japanese Elementary School for the First Time—Available at Kinki University Elementary School Starting in April
https://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=000000191.000003287&g;=prt

April 11, 2018
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Seeks Proposals for “Regional ICT Clubs” to Teach Programming
https://resemom.jp/article/2018/04/11/44013.html

April 16, 2018
Apple’s “Schoolwork” Classroom Environment Is Its Biggest Weapon Against Google
https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20180416-matsumura_apple/

April 16, 2018
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Formulates “Five-Year Plan for Developing an Environment for ICT in Education”
https://resemom.jp/article/2018/04/16/44090.html

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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 organized by DiTT as well as in
committee meetings.

In addition, we provide information on digital textbooks and educational materials, and
organize social gatherings 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. 0102
Publisher: Digital Textbook and Teaching Materials Council (General Incorporated Association)
Publication Date: May 1, 2018
Editor-in-Chief: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Asaka Uchiyama
URL: http://ditt.jp/
e-mail: ditt【at】ditt.jp
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