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2016.12.05
[Related Article] Digital Textbooks (from DiTT)

・The educational ICT market in fiscal year 2020 was 154.7 billion yen, 8.3 times larger than in fiscal year 2015.
http://resemom.jp/article/2016/11/29/35193.html

・“Cubetto,” a UK-born programming toy suitable for children ages 3 and up
http://ict-enews.net/2016/11/29primotoys/

・Are Digital Learning Materials the Key to Improving Math and Science Proficiency?
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20161130/k10010789131000.html

・"Actively Utilize Digital Textbooks": Ministry of Education Meeting
http://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXLASDG30HEB_Q6A131C1CR8000/

・“Pepper” Robots to Be Deployed in All Elementary and Junior High Schools: Mayor’s Response at Fujieda City Council Meeting
http://www.at-s.com/news/article/politics/shizuoka/307283.html


　

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  • Digital Picture Book Author

    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.”