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The Rio Olympics have come to a close, and the hot summer is drawing to a close as well.
We look forward to the arrival of a more comfortable fall.

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)
・Local Government Initiatives
・Media
・Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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　　　　　 Topics
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■ Symposium on July 25
We have published a detailed report on the symposium titled “What Will Be the Role of Digital Textbooks? Toward Implementation in 2020.”
http://ditt.jp/action/symposium/20160725.html

■Regarding the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s (MEXT) “Study Group on the Role of ‘Digital Textbooks’”
DiTT has submitted its comments on the call for public feedback regarding the interim summary (*).
http://ditt.jp/office/DiTTcomment201608.pdf
*Interim Summary: http://ditt.jp/office/s18500084102.pdf

We also plan to hold symposiums and other events regarding the ordinance amendment, so
once the details are finalized, we will
shortly.
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　　　　 Activity Report
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≪Study Session≫
We held our 73rd study session on Thursday, August 25.

Guest Presentations

■ Mr. Akira Watanabe, Education Information Officer, General Affairs Division, Sumida Ward Board of Education
　　“Enhancing Teacher Training and Steady ICT Infrastructure Development”

■ Mr. Hitoshi Sakurai, Director and Head of the Business Division, Suken Publishing Co., Ltd.
　 Mr. Naoki Komatsu, Section Chief, ICT Business Division, Suken Publishing Co., Ltd.
　 “High Schools and Digital Teaching Materials: Looking Back on Our Company’s 20-Year History”
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≪Study Session Overview≫
The overview of the 72nd Study Session has been posted.

The August Study Session will be posted shortly.
http://ditt.jp/action/study.html　
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　　　Local Government Initiatives
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Initiatives in the Tohoku Region (Part 1)

○ Aomori Prefecture
・Towada City: In fiscal year Heisei 25, 10 tablet devices were introduced at Sanbonmaki Elementary School.
・Minowa City: Plans to introduce 120 tablet devices for students and 20 for teachers at Minowa Junior High School.
・Hirosaki City: Has already procured 32 tablet PCs (for English instruction in junior high schools) and 160 tablet devices (for the Inclusive Education Development Model Project).
　In Heisei 27, plans are in place to equip pilot schools (2 elementary schools with 23 devices, 2 junior high schools with 23 devices, and 4 other devices).
　Wireless LAN infrastructure, classroom support systems, digital teaching materials, and ICT support staff are also scheduled to be deployed.

○ Iwate Prefecture
・Otsuchi Town: Deployed 80 tablet devices at Otsuchi Elementary School in Heisei 25.
・Hachimantai City: Introduced 6 tablet devices each to Matsuno, Yoriki, and Kashiwadai Elementary Schools as model schools in Heisei 24.

○Akita Prefecture
・Hachimine Town: Introduced interactive whiteboards and digital textbooks in all elementary and junior high school classrooms
・Akita Prefecture: In fiscal year Heisei 25, a total of 26 tablet devices were introduced to special education schools (for students with visual and hearing impairments) within the Akita Comprehensive Support Area, and to the Akita Kirari Support School

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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, 2016
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) released the final report of the “Consultative Council on the Informatization of Education” aimed at promoting ICT adoption.

文科省、ICT化推進向け「教育の情報化懇談会」の最終まとめを公開

August 3, 2016
“Digital Textbooks Are ‘Equivalent to Paper’”! Discussing the Interim Report at DiTT

「デジタル教科書は“紙と同一”に」!? DiTTで中間まとめを語る

August 3, 2016
Local Leaders Join Forces to Promote the Digitalization of Education—Press Conference Announcing the Establishment of the National Council of Local Leaders for ICT Education
http://itpro.nikkeibp.co.jp/atcl/news/16/080302328/?rt=nocnt

August 10, 2016
About 90% of Parents of Middle and High School Students Are Satisfied with Their Children’s Computer Ownership; Correlation with Academic Performance Scores Also Noted
http://resemom.jp/article/2016/08/10/33160.html

August 11, 2016
Japan Ranks 10th! Top 10 Most Digitized Countries in the World
https://news.nifty.com/article/item/neta/12197-18621/

August 16, 2016
"One Tablet Per Student" in Public Elementary and Middle Schools—Children Who Struggled with School Have Changed!
http://dot.asahi.com/aera/2016081000262.html

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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 visit the page below for more details!
URL: http://ditt.jp/join

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◆◇ DiTT NEWS ◇◆　vol.0081
Publisher: Digital Textbook and Teaching Materials Council
Publication Date: September 1, 2016
Editor-in-Chief: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Asaka Uchiyama
URL: http://ditt.jp/
e-mail: ditt@ditt.jp
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