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The rainy season has finally ended, and summer is now in full swing.
The Rio Olympics are set to begin soon. It looks like it’s going to be a hot summer.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the many people who attended our recent symposium.
Thank you very much.
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)
・Announcements from Member Companies
・Local Government Initiatives
・Media
・Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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Topics
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On the 25th of last month, we held the DiTT Symposium in response to the interim summary from the study group on the positioning of “digital textbooks,”
and the event was a great success, with a full house and a very lively atmosphere.
On the same day, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) began soliciting public comments on the review committee’s report.
http://search.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id;=185000841&Mode;=0
To further encourage the promotion of this initiative, DiTT also plans to submit its own comments.
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Activity Report
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≪Study Session≫
We held our 72nd study session on Thursday, July 28.
Guest Presentations
■ Mr. Tetsuya Onoda, Executive Officer and General Manager of the Education and Culture Division, Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd.
“Introduction to Minecraft for Education”
■ Mr. Yusuke Koizumi, Senior Researcher, Information Society Research Department, International Institute for Socio-Economic Research
“The Cloud and Personal Information Protection (Tentative Title)”
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≪Study Session Overview≫
We have posted an overview of the 71st Study Session.
Details for the July study session will be posted shortly.
http://ditt.jp/action/study.html
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Announcements from Member Companies
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■ NHK Educational Co., Ltd.
NHK Educational will be exhibiting at the “1st Kansai Education ICT Expo.”
We will be exhibiting at the
“1st Kansai Education ICT Expo.”
As the first exhibition in the Kansai region dedicated to education ICT, the event will feature a spectacular lineup of displays that are at the forefront of the digital textbook and educational materials era.
Please be sure to stop by.
Click here for details:
http://www.nhk-ed.co.jp/release/2016/news20160715
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Local Government Initiatives
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Hokkaido Initiatives (Part 2)
・Rumoi City: By fiscal year Heisei 25, the city introduced 9 tablet devices to 3 elementary schools and 7 to 1 junior high school.
・Kitahiroshima City: In March Heisei 26, the city procured tablet devices for use as educational PCs in elementary schools.
Plans are in place to introduce hybrid PCs for administrative use in fiscal year Heisei 27. A total of 200 PCs for administrative use will be introduced between Heisei 28 and 29.
In Heisei 30, approximately 240 PCs used for junior high school education will be replaced with tablets.
・Shin-hidaka Town: A total of 239 PCs were replaced across all elementary and junior high schools during fiscal years Heisei 26–27. These were installed in computer labs and shared with regular classrooms.
・Tomamae Town: Tablets for teachers have already been introduced in all schools. In fiscal year Heisei 27, 40 tablets are scheduled to be installed in all two elementary schools.
・Nakashibetsu Town: Nine tablets have already been installed in two junior high schools. In fiscal year Heisei 27, 10 tablets are scheduled to be installed in three elementary schools for teacher-led instruction.
・Kodaira Town: Thirty-three tablets have been installed in two elementary schools for teacher-led instruction, as well as for individual and group learning.
・Sapporo City: In fiscal year Heisei 26, a pilot program to test tablet use was conducted at one elementary and one junior high school designated as model schools.
In September Heisei 26, Hokko Elementary School participated in Fujitsu’s “Learning for Tomorrow Project.”
・Hakodate City: Installation of wireless LAN in elementary and junior high schools was completed in fiscal year Heisei 26.Hokkaido University of Future Studies, a public university corporation, is promoting ICT education in collaboration with elementary and junior high schools in the city. It has loaned 30 iPads to each of three elementary schools and one junior high school and provided educational apps and other resources.
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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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July 7, 2016
Information Site on Programming Education for Teachers Launched by an Engineer
http://resemom.jp/article/2016/07/07/32526.html
July 12, 2016
About Half “In Favor” of Making Programming Mandatory… One in Ten Elementary Students in Grades 1–4 Is Currently Learning It
http://resemom.jp/article/2016/07/12/32630.html
July 12, 2016
“White Paper on Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology 2015” Summary Released; Mentions High School-to-College Transition and ICT Utilization
http://resemom.jp/article/2016/07/12/32632.html
July 19, 2016
“Tsukuba Challenging Study” Launches, Building on 40 Years of ICT Utilization
July 24, 2016
Over Half of Parents of Preschoolers Unaware That Programming Will Become Mandatory in 2020
http://resemom.jp/article/2016/07/24/32824.html
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.:*:.:♪*:. DiTT—Now Recruiting Members *:.:♪*:.*:.
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The Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council is currently recruiting members.
Executive and general members are eligible to participate in study sessions organized by DiTT as well as
committee meetings.
In addition, we provide information on digital textbooks and educational materials, and
organize networking events and other opportunities for members to exchange information.
For more details, please visit the page below!
URL: http://ditt.jp/join
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◆◇ DiTT NEWS ◇◆ vol.0080
Publisher: Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council
Publication Date: August 1, 2016
Editor-in-Chief: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Asaka Uchiyama
URL: http://ditt.jp/
e-mail: ditt@ditt.jp
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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.”
