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　　 ◆◇ Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council News ◇◆ Vol. 098

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It’s now 2018.
We wish you all a wonderful year ahead.

This year, DiTT will continue to actively engage in activities such as programming education, information literacy education,
the use of AI and IoT in education, and copyright management for educational materials,
with the aim of becoming even stronger.

We sincerely appreciate your continued support.

Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council Secretariat

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・Topics
・Activity Reports (Study Sessions)
・Announcements from Member Companies
・Local Government Initiatives
・Media
・Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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We will hold a DiTT symposium on copyright in February.
At a time that can be described as a turning point for copyright, we will host this must-attend symposium in cooperation with relevant agencies and organizations, featuring invited guests.

Since October 2017, DiTT has been commissioned by the Agency for Cultural Affairs (“Survey and Research on Foreign Countries’
Compensation Systems and Licensing Environments Related to ICT-Based Education”), we have been collaborating on field surveys, literature reviews, and research in six countries. We intend to continue our activities as a driving force in building a smooth rights management system.
We sincerely look forward to your participation.
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DiTT Symposium: “Trends in Copyright for Educational Use”
■ Date and Time: Wednesday, February 28, 2018, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
■ Venue: Keio University Mita Campus, East Building, 8th Floor Hall

http://ditt.jp/news/?id=2359

Click here to register:
http://goo.gl/BSyW7N
　
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≪Study Session≫
We held the 89th Study Session on Thursday, December 21.

Guest Presentation

■ Mr. Mitsutaka Ujiie, Representative Director, Energydo Co., Ltd.
　Cultivating the “Skills That Won’t Be Replaced by AI and Robots,” Which Society Demands of the Next Generation
　
■　Surara Net Co., Ltd. — Mr. Takahiko Yunokawa, Representative Director and President
　“Japanese-Style ICT Education Spreading Worldwide”

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

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　　Announcements from Member Companies
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■ Gakken Plus Co., Ltd.
[Gakken × Gifte!] “Elementary School Hackathon” to be held.
Let’s Create a Game as a Team! Try Your Hand at Game Development with Scratch

https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001399.000002535.html　(PRTIMES)

http://ict-enews.net/2017/12/13gakken-6/ (Education ICT News)

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■ Initiatives in the Kyushu and Okinawa Regions (Part 2)

Fukuoka Prefecture
・Fukuoka City: From September 2014 to March 2015, the Fukuoka City Board of Education and KDDI jointly conducted an
　　　　　. Using Kamo Elementary School as a model school, they deployed 100 iPads and worked on initiatives such as using English and math learning apps and
　　　　　an educational social networking service (Edmodo).
・Kitakyushu City: In fiscal year 2014, the city equipped one elementary school with 40 tablet PCs and a wireless LAN environment. At special needs schools,
　　　　　　117 hybrid devices were installed across eight schools.
・Yanagawa City: Toyohara Elementary School has participated in a pilot project conducted by Daiwabo Information Systems since fiscal year 2012.For one class,
　　　　　the school evaluated the use of educational tablet PCs and other devices. In fiscal year 2014, through a city-sponsored project, the school installed 37 tablet PCs and a
　　　　　digital whiteboard.
・Chikuzen Town: Minami Elementary School has participated in a pilot program conducted by Daiwabo Information Systems since fiscal year 2012. For one class,
　　　　　educational tablet PCs and other devices.
　
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http://ditt.jp/media/

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　Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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December 4, 2017
Kosei Gakuen Holds “Bibliotheque Battle” via Online Remote Classes with a Junior High School in Nara

佼成学園、奈良の中学校とネットを使った遠隔授業で「ビブリオバトル」

December 4, 2017
Professor Ichiya Nakamura to Serve as President; “i Professional University” for ICT Talent Development to Open in April 2020
https://resemom.jp/article/2017/12/04/41677.html

December 6, 2017
In an Era When Artificial Intelligence Will Surpass Humans, What Should We Prepare For?
http://benesse.jp/kyouiku/201712/20171206-1.html

December 15, 2017
AI as an English Teacher: Shuei Prep School Introduces Teaching Materials for the First Time
http://www.chunichi.co.jp/article/shizuoka/20171215/CK2017121502000084.html

December 20, 2017
The Biggest Challenge in Promoting Programming Education: “Lack of ICT Equipment”
https://resemom.jp/article/2017/12/20/41953.html

December 20, 2017　
"Professional Baseball Players" Are the Last People People Want Replaced by AI or Robots

AIやロボットに置きかわってほしくないのは「プロ野球選手」

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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
committee meetings 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 see the page below for details!
URL: http://ditt.jp/join

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◆◇ DiTT NEWS ◇◆　vol.0098
Publisher: Digital Textbook and Teaching Materials Council (General Incorporated Association)
Date of Publication: January 9, 2018
Publisher: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Asaka Uchiyama
URL: http://ditt.jp/
e-mail: ditt【at】ditt.jp
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