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　　 ◆◇ Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council News ◇◆ Vol. 079

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We’ve been having a string of muggy days.
It looks like we’re in for a scorcher this summer.
Please take care to avoid summer fatigue.

We have received numerous registrations for the symposium on the 25th,
and we sincerely thank you.
We sincerely look forward to seeing you there.

Once again, along with a report on DiTT’s activities,
we will provide the latest information on digital textbooks and educational materials.

Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council Secretariat

Table of Contents ——————————————————
・Topics
・Activity Report (Study Sessions)
・Local Government Initiatives
・Media
・Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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The symposium scheduled for July 25 (at Keio University Mita Campus North Hall)
“What Will Be the Role of Digital Textbooks?
~Toward Implementation in 2020~” has been featured in the media, and we have received a large number of registrations.
Registration will close shortly, so if you are interested, please register as soon as possible.

http://resemom.jp/article/2016/06/01/31805.html

DiTT、デジタル教科書の位置づけを話し合う催しを7月開催

Click here to register
https://goo.gl/3CXidI

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　　　　 Activity Report
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≪Study Session≫
We held our 71st Study Session on Thursday, June 23.

Guest Presentation

■ Mr. Toru Kawase, General Manager, Sales Department, ICT Business Division, Tokyo Shoseki Co., Ltd.
　“Digital Textbooks Proposed by Tokyo Shoseki”
　　　　~For Teachers, Learners, and Digital Educational Materials~

■ Benesse Corporation, Elementary and Secondary Education Division
　Masahiro Sasaki, Section Chief, Educational System Development Section, Elementary and Junior High School Product Development Department
　 “An Approach to ‘Visualizing the Transformation of Teaching and Learning’ Through ICT”

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≪Study Session Overview≫
We have posted an overview of the 70th study session.

The June study session will be posted soon.
http://ditt.jp/action/study.html　

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　　　Local Government Initiatives
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Initiatives in Hokkaido (Part 1)

・Shin-Koro Town: Pilot introduction of 20 tablet devices at one elementary school.
・Hatsuyamabetsu Village:By the Heisei 23 fiscal year, introduced 31 tablet devices at Hatsuyamabetsu Elementary School and 41 at Hatsuyamabetsu Junior High School.
・Numata Town: Introduced 30 tablet devices at one elementary school during the first semester of the Heisei 26 fiscal year.
・Yakumo Town: Introduced 6 tablet devices at one elementary school to facilitate group learning.
Wireless LAN infrastructure was installed at five elementary schools.
・Shirinai City: In fiscal year Heisei 24, a total of 20 tablet devices were installed at three elementary schools in the city.
・Matsumae City: In fiscal year Heisei 26, 120 tablet devices and wireless LAN infrastructure were installed at two junior high schools.
・Ishikari City: In fiscal year Heisei 22, as part of the “Future School Promotion Project,” Kounan Elementary School was equipped with
481 tablet PCs, a wireless LAN environment, software, and other resources, and an ICT support staff member was assigned.
In fiscal year Heisei 23, Hamamasu Elementary School was equipped with 13 tablet PCs, an interactive whiteboard, a wireless LAN environment, software, and other resources
. By September of fiscal year Heisei 26, 160 tablet devices were introduced at one elementary school.
A wireless LAN environment was also installed at one junior high school.
・Chitose City: During fiscal year Heisei 26, 42 tablet devices, a wireless LAN environment, software, and other equipment were
installed at one elementary school, and an ICT support staff member was assigned.

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　　Media Coverage Information
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http://ditt.jp/media/

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　Information on Digital Textbooks and Teaching Materials
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June 6, 2016
Interim Report on “Digital Textbooks”: Same Content as “Paper” Versions, to Be Used in Class Alongside Them
http://www.nikkei.com/paper/article/?ng=DGKKZO03232650U6A600C1CK8000

June 17, 2016
Programming Education in Elementary Schools: Objectives and Conditions Outlined Ahead of 2020 Implementation
http://resemom.jp/article/2016/06/17/32121.html

June 21, 2016
1 Million ICT Professionals Needed; Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications to Strengthen Support for School Education
http://resemom.jp/article/2016/06/21/32200.html

June 27, 2016
Digital Textbooks Approved for Use Nationwide in Elementary, Junior High, and High Schools Starting in the 2020 School Year
http://mainichi.jp/articles/20160627/ddm/013/100/031000c

June 28, 2016
One Computer Per Student Is Now the Norm! The Latest in Global Digital Education [Australia Edition] (Part 1)
http://www.huffingtonpost.jp/yukiko-nakagama/australia_pc_b_10611682.html

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　.:*:.:♪*:. DiTT—Now Accepting Members *:.:♪*:.*:.
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The Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council is currently accepting 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.
For more details, please visit the page below!
URL: http://ditt.jp/join

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◆◇ DiTT NEWS ◇◆　vol.0079
Published by: Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council
Publication Date: July 1, 2016
Editor-in-Chief: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Asaka Uchiyama
URL: http://ditt.jp/
e-mail: ditt@ditt.jp
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