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With the crisp, sunny autumn weather continuing, it has finally become a pleasant season to enjoy.
Let’s make the most of this bountiful autumn.

In this issue, along with a report on DiTT’s activities, we bring you the latest information on digital textbooks and educational materials.

Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council Secretariat

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・Topics
・Activity Report (Study Sessions, Symposiums)
・Local Government Initiatives
・Media
・Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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　　　　 Topics
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It is said that research on AI (Artificial Intelligence) goes through waves of popularity, and we are currently in the third wave(since 2010)
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A key characteristic of this boom is that the technology is being naturally integrated into daily life—for example, through voice-activated features on smartphones and IoT-enabled home appliances. The data generated from these applications and their impact on daily life are significant, making this a topic of growing interest alongside technological development.

To explore exactly how AI is being used in practice and yielding results, and to examine what impacts can be expected as it is increasingly applied to the field of education, we have invited leading panelists from various sectors to share the latest information on AI and exchange views from diverse perspectives.
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DiTT Symposium: “Considering Education in the Age of AI”
■ Date & Time: Thursday, November 9, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
■ Venue: Tokai University Alumni Hall (35th Floor, Kasumigaseki Building)
　http://www.tokai35.jp/staticpages/index.php/acc-000　

■ Scheduled Speakers: (To Be Confirmed)
・Kentaro Inui　　　RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project (AIP)
　　　　　　　　Natural Language Understanding Team, Team Leader
・Riki Kato　　　Classi, Inc., Executive Vice President
・Rieko Komiyama, Director, Recruit Next-Generation Education Research Institute;
・Yoshiaki Saeki, Deputy Director, Center for Advanced Intelligence Studies (AIS), National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT);
　　　　　　　　
・Daiya Takamura, Head of the Knowledge and Information Research Team, Artificial Intelligence Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST);
　　　　　　　　Center for Artificial Intelligence Research, Head of the Knowledge and Information Research Team
・Masaru Honjo　　　KDDI Research, Inc., Research Promotion Division
　　　　　　　　Education and Healthcare ICT Group, Senior Research Manager
・Ichiya Nakamura　　DiTT Executive Director, Professor, Graduate School of Media Design, Keio University
・Nanako Ishido Secretary General, DiTT; Chairperson, NPO CANVAS
*Titles omitted

*Details on registration will be posted shortly on the DiTT website (http://ditt.jp/).
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≪Study Session≫
We held the 86th study session on Thursday, September 21.

Guest Presentations

■ Mr. Jiro Kobayashi, ICT Division, Great International Co., Ltd.
　“Our Initiatives in the Education Market and Introduction of New Products”

■ Mr. Shosuke Suehiro, New Business Development Department, Public Relations Headquarters, DeNA Co., Ltd.
　“Programming Education Initiatives for Elementary School Students and Their Results”

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

≪Symposium≫
We have posted a report on the DiTT Symposium held on Friday, September 15,
“Toward the Smooth Utilization of Copyrighted Works” ~Presentation of the DiTT Copyright WG Interim Report~,
has been posted.
http://ditt.jp/action/symposium.html

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■ Initiatives in Tottori, Shimane, and Yamaguchi Prefectures

Shimane Prefecture
Tsuwano Town: From Heisei 23 to Heisei 24, the town equipped and began utilizing tablet devices in special education classes and resource rooms at elementary schools within the town.
　　　　　and have been utilizing them ever since.
Misato Town: From fiscal years Heisei 27 to Heisei 28, iPads were used at Yamato Elementary School and Ochi Elementary School as part of the “Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Project to Support Local Governments in Promoting Education Using ICT   (Project to Promote Learning Using ICT).”

　　
Tottori Prefecture
Nichinan City: Introduced in Heisei 25 for use in group learning.
Daisen Town: In the fall of Heisei 25, a total of 65 tablet devices—50 for students and 15 for teachers—were introduced at Nawa Elementary School.

Yamaguchi Prefecture
Mine City: Approximately 14 units deployed across two elementary schools; 10 units at two junior high schools, with plans to introduce approximately 10 more units within this year.
Yamaguchi Prefecture: A total of 45 units deployed across five schools in Heisei 25.
Yamaguchi City: Plans to equip regular classrooms at all 34 elementary schools for educational use.
Waki Town: 8 units have already been installed in each elementary and junior high school. In fiscal year Heisei 27, 70 units will be installed in one elementary school and 35 units in one junior high school for use in regular classrooms.

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■NEWS PICKS
What Is a “Teacher Who Doesn’t Teach” Who Fosters Children’s Motivation?
https://newspicks.com/news/2451156/body/?ref=education

http://ditt.jp/media/

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　Information on Digital Textbooks and Teaching Materials
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September 1, 2017
500 Million Yen Allocated for “Regional IoT Clubs”… Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Budget Request
https://resemom.jp/article/2017/09/01/40134.html

September 4, 2017
Harnessing the Power of the Internet to Address Educational Disparities Among Children Caused by Income Inequality.
1,000 Smartphones Distributed for Free in the Netherlands
https://www.gizmodo.jp/2017/09/social-sim-dutch.html

September 11, 2017
What Skills Should Children Acquire Through Programming Education?
http://trendy.nikkeibp.co.jp/atcl/news/15/090500309/?rt=nocnt

September 14, 2017
Verifying Policy Through Academic Performance Data
https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXKZO21104480U7A910C1EA1000/

September 14, 2017
Former President Ilves: The Man Who Laid the Foundation for Estonia, the Evolving Digital Nation
http://ascii.jp/elem/000/001/541/1541627/

September 20, 2017
To the “future teachers” who will lead the next generation: Do you need ICT skills?

次世代を担う“先生の卵”たちへ ICT活用スキル要りませんか？／iTeachers Academy

September 22, 2017
All Shibuya Ward Elementary and Junior High Schools Introduce “Kocri for Windows” on Teacher Tablets
https://resemom.jp/article/2017/09/22/40488.html

September 22, 2017
Key Figures Discuss the Philosophy Behind Programming Education in Schools!
http://trendy.nikkeibp.co.jp/atcl/pickup/15/1003590/092001190/?rt=nocnt

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

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◆◇ DiTT NEWS ◇◆　vol.0095
Publisher: Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council (General Incorporated Association)
Publication Date: October 2, 2017
Editor-in-Chief: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Asaka Uchiyama
URL: http://ditt.jp/
e-mail: ditt【at】ditt.jp
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