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　　 ◆◇ Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council News ◇◆ Vol. 094

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We’ve had a prolonged spell of rain reminiscent of the rainy season, but
the lingering summer heat has returned with a vengeance.
We can’t wait for the cool autumn breeze.

We will be holding a symposium on the 15th of this month.
We look forward to your participation.

Once again, in addition to reporting on DiTT’s activities,
we will provide the latest information on digital textbooks and educational materials.

Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials Council Secretariat

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・Topics
・Activity Report (Study Sessions)
・New Member Companies
・Announcements from Partner Organizations
・Local Government Initiatives
・Media
・Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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　　　　 Topics
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We have released an interim report regarding the DiTT Copyright Working Group.
This report summarizes the findings of the DiTT Copyright WG, which was launched at the end of last year.

Please refer to the following link for the interim report.
■DiTT Copyright WG Overview
http://ditt.jp/office/DiTT_report_gaiyou.pdf

■DiTT Copyright WG Interim Report
http://ditt.jp/office/DiTT_report.pdf

■DiTT Copyright WG Interim Report and Discussion Materials
http://ditt.jp/office/DiTT_report_tougi.pdf

In addition, at the Copyright Symposium to be held on September 15, we will discuss measures to streamline the handling of copyrights for educational materials.
We look forward to your participation in this event as well.
Announcements Page: http://ditt.jp/news/?id=2056

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　　　　 Activity Report
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≪Study Session≫
We held our 85th study session on Thursday, August 24.

Guest Presentation

■ Mr. Tatsuo Ishikawa, Sales Division, D.D.S. Co., Ltd.
“Educational Information Security Enhanced by Biometric Authentication”

■ Mr. Tomo Ishizawa, Product Planning Department, GSM Division, JustSystems Co., Ltd.
“The New Curriculum Guidelines and Future ICT Utilization”

http://ditt.jp/action/study.html
　
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　　　New Member Companies
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Introducing two new member organizations.

<Executive Members>
・Denshi Gakuen Educational Corporation
http://www.jec.ac.jp/school-outline/

<General Member>
・NTT Data Corporation
http://www.nttdata.com/jp/ja/

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　　Announcements from Partner Organizations
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■Telecom Service Association (General Incorporated Association)

Calling for entries from across Japan for the “2017 Business Model Discovery & Presentation Event”
ICT Business Research Group (Telecom Service Association)
http://ict.telesa.or.jp/2017bm.html

We want to use IT and ICT to bring about “evolution, problem-solving, and enriched lives” for local communities, society, and the world.
We are seeking business concepts, plans, and models for industries, technologies, products, and services originating in Japan!
Awards will be presented to outstanding entries at regional competitions (12 locations) and the national competition, and we offer support programs—including business matching, networking events, and individual project assistance—to help bring these ideas to life.
matching, networking events, and individual project support.

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　　　Local Government Initiatives
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■ Initiatives in Okayama and Hiroshima

Okayama Prefecture
Kurashiki City: One elementary school and one junior high school participated in the NTT Group’s “Education Square × ICT Field Trial” (Heisei 23–25).
　　　　Students (5th-grade elementary and 2nd-grade junior high) utilized tablet PCs, interactive whiteboards, and a network environment to access various content via the cloud.
　　　　
Bizen City: Plans to introduce one tablet device per student in all elementary schools (13 schools) and all junior high schools (5 schools) in fiscal year 2014 (approximately 2,700 devices in total).
Niimi City: Under the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ “ICT Kizuna Project” in fiscal year 2010, one iPad per student was introduced at Takao Elementary School.
　　　　In fiscal year 2011, one iPad per student was introduced at Tetsunishi Junior High School as part of the Future School Promotion Project.
　　　　Starting in fiscal year 2014, approximately 900 iPads were distributed to all students at all junior high schools. Based on the project’s results, the city is considering introducing iPads in elementary schools as well.
Asakuchi City: In fiscal year 2014, the city plans to introduce 352 iPads to all elementary schools (7 schools) and 380 iPads to all junior high schools (3 schools), enough to cover one grade level at each school.

Hiroshima Prefecture
Hiroshima City: In fiscal year 2010, Fujinoki Elementary School became a pilot school for the Future School Promotion Project, providing one tablet PC per student and teacher, as well as installing digital whiteboards and a wireless LAN environment.
Takahara City: Starting in fiscal year 2012, Takahara Elementary School participated in a pilot project conducted by Daiwabo Information System to evaluate the use of 40 Windows tablet PCs and other devices.
　　　　Starting in fiscal year 2013, Nakadori Elementary School partnered with a company to conduct a pilot project utilizing 30 Android devices.

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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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August 1, 2017
90% of middle and high school students say “social media helps with studying”; 30% use accounts specifically for studying
https://resemom.jp/article/2017/08/01/39554.html

August 2, 2017
Study Sapuri Adopted by All Elementary and Junior High Schools in Shibuya Ward
https://resemom.jp/article/2017/08/02/39589.html

August 7, 2017
Programming Education Training Provided to Teachers at Public Elementary and Middle Schools
Toda City Board of Education, Saitama Prefecture
http://trendy.nikkeibp.co.jp/atcl/news/15/080300300/?rt=nocnt

August 10, 2017
How Will the Future of Home Learning Change Through the Use of “Big Data”?
http://benesse.jp/kyouiku/201708/20170810-2.html

August 21, 2017
MEXT’s Final Summary on “ICT Infrastructure Development in Schools”: A Bare Minimum

文科省が示すぎりぎり最低限の「学校におけるICT環境整備」最終まとめ

August 21, 2017
“Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace”—Is It Already Inevitable…?
http://benesse.jp/kyouiku/201708/20170821-1.html

August 25, 2017
Classi to Offer English and Programming Education with a Single ID… Platform Launch in April 2018
https://resemom.jp/article/2017/08/25/40022.html

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　.:*:.:♪*:. DiTT—Now Accepting Members *:.:♪*:.*:.
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The Digital Textbook and Teaching Materials Council is currently accepting new 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.0094
Publisher: Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council (General Incorporated Association)
Publication Date: September 1, 2017
Editor-in-Chief: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Asaka Uchiyama
URL: http://ditt.jp/
e-mail: ditt【at】ditt.jp
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