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On the 23rd of last month, the government approved a cabinet decision on amendments to the School Education Act and related laws that officially recognize “digital textbooks” as legitimate textbooks.
This is something our Council has consistently advocated for since our policy proposal in 2012, and it has finally come to fruition after six years.
It is deeply moving to be able to share this news with you in our commemorative 100th newsletter.
On the 12th, we will hold the second installment of our symposium, “Considering Education in the Age of AI,” so
we hope you will all join us. We look forward to seeing you there.
In this issue, along with a report on DiTT’s activities,
we will bring you the latest information on ICT education.
Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council Secretariat
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・Topics
・Activity Report (Study Sessions)
・Local Government Initiatives
・Media
・Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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Topics
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■As the second installment of the DiTT Symposium “Considering Education in the AI Era,”
we will introduce initiatives by private tutoring schools that utilize AI.
Major cram schools such as Kawai Juku and Z-kai EduS, as well as local cram schools like Meits Co., Ltd.
and Universe School, will come together to present case studies.
We look forward to your participation.
〇DiTT Symposium: “Considering Education in the AI Era—Cram Schools Utilizing AI”
〇Details: http://ditt.jp/news/?id=2372
■Announcement: “LEGO Education Teacher Award”
DiTT Executive Director Ishido will serve as a judge.
https://afrel.co.jp/teacher-award2018
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Activity Report
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≪Study Session≫
We held our 91st study session on Thursday, February 15.
Guest Presentations
■ Mr. Daisaburo Tanayama, Representative Director, Stop It Japan Co., Ltd.
“Creating a Society Where We Can Help Those Who Need It”
■ Mr. Tatsuya Honma, New Business Promotion Office, Sozou Co., Ltd.
(*Operator of “teacha,” a new service from Mercari, Inc.)
The Next “Education Market” Created by the Sharing Economy
http://ditt.jp/action/study.html
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Local Government Initiatives
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■ Initiatives in the Kyushu and Okinawa Regions (Part 4)
Miyazaki Prefecture
・Within the prefecture: Introduced 387 tablet devices for high schools in fiscal year 2013.
・Miyazaki City: Since FY2012, one elementary school has participated in a pilot program conducted by Daiwabo Information Systems. The program evaluates the use of educational
tablet PCs and other devices for one classroom.
・Hyuga City: Since FY2012, one elementary school has participated in a pilot program conducted by Daiwabo Information Systems. The program evaluates the use of educational
tablet PCs and other devices for one class.
Kagoshima Prefecture
・Satsumasendai City: Starting in September 2014, Sendai Elementary School became a pilot school for Fujitsu’s “Learning of Tomorrow Project,” utilizing tablet PCs to access software for individual and
collaborative learning, as well as classroom support tools.
・Yoron Town: All elementary schools (3 schools) participated in the NTT Group’s “Education Square × ICT Field Trial” (FY2011–FY2013).
Each school was equipped with tablets (one per fifth-grade student), interactive whiteboards, and a network infrastructure, allowing students to use one tablet per student, and to access various content via the cloud.
Okinawa Prefecture
・Within the Prefecture: From fiscal years 2010 to 2011, approximately one device for every three students at 16 special needs schools across the prefecture—a total of 300 iPads, 300 iPod touches, and 600 devices in all—were provided.They also established videoconferencing systems connecting schools with hospitals and homes, wireless LAN environments,
social networking systems, and dedicated communication devices.
・Naha City: In fiscal year 2013, a total of 190 iPads were introduced to three elementary schools and three junior high schools. Based on the results from these pilot schools, they are currently considering future expansion.
・Ishigaki City: In fiscal year 2010, as part of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ ICT Kizuna Project, one elementary school’s selected grades were equipped with one tablet PC per student and teacher,
as well as interactive whiteboards and a wireless LAN environment. In fiscal year 2013, 465 tablet PCs were introduced for students in 20 elementary schools and
special needs classes, and installed interactive whiteboards.
・Miyakojima City: In fiscal year 2011, Shimoji Junior High School became a pilot school for the Future School Promotion Project, and one tablet PC per student and teacher, along with interactive whiteboards and a wireless LAN environment, were installed.
・Taketomi Town: In fiscal year 2013, the town utilized the Okinawa Promotion Special Grant (Lump-Sum Grant) program to procure 179 iPads. In each elementary and junior high school, the number of devices was sufficient for use by the entire class, plus additional units for teachers.
・Taketomi Town: In fiscal year 2013, utilizing the Okinawa Special Promotion Grant (Lump-Sum Grant) program, the town procured 179 iPads.
At each elementary and junior high school, a set consisting of enough devices for the entire class plus two for teachers was introduced. Additionally, electronic whiteboards and
wireless LAN were installed.
・Motobu Town: In fiscal year 2010, through the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ ICT Kizuna Project, three schools were equipped with tablet PCs for students and teachers, interactive whiteboards, and a wireless LAN environment.
・Ie Village: In fiscal year 2010, through the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ ICT Kizuna Project, two elementary schools were equipped with one tablet PC per student and teacher,
interactive whiteboards, and a wireless LAN environment, among other equipment, at two elementary schools.
・Ginoza Village: In 2008, Matsuda Elementary School introduced Windows tablet PCs and put them to use across all grade levels.
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Media Coverage Information
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http://ditt.jp/media/
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Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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February 2, 2018
Middle school required subjects can be mastered “10 times faster”
http://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/205922
February 3, 2018
“Education YouTubers,” “Study Instagram”… In an Era Where Smartphone Learning Is the Norm Among Children
https://abematimes.com/posts/3636802
February 9, 2018
Digital Hollywood and the Nara Prefectural Board of Education Promote Training of ICT Education Evangelists for Public Schools
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001409.000000496.html
February 15, 2018
Promoting the Digitalization of Education
https://www.townnews.co.jp/0304/2018/02/15/419633.html
February 15, 2018
80% of Children Say “Smartphones Are Effective for Studying,” According to a Docomo Survey
February 20, 2018
Status of Digital Textbook Implementation: Saga Prefecture Ranks First at 98.7%… MEXT Survey
https://resemom.jp/article/2018/02/20/43015.html
February 23, 2018
Cabinet Approves Amendment to the School Education Act to Formally Recognize Digital Textbooks
https://resemom.jp/article/2018/02/23/43097.html
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.:*:.:♪*:. DiTT—Now Accepting Members *:.:♪*:.*:.
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The Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council is currently recruiting 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, 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. 0100
Publisher: Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council (General Incorporated Association)
Publication Date: March 1, 2018
Editor-in-Chief: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Asaka Uchiyama
URL: http://ditt.jp/
e-mail: ditt【at】ditt.jp
Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
Director, B Lab
Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
Chairperson, CANVAS
After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”
