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With summer-like days continuing, it’s a struggle to get used to the heat, but
it’s about time we started paying attention to news about the start of the rainy season.

In this issue, along with a report on DiTT’s activities,
we’ll also bring you 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)
・Introducing Leading Teachers
・Announcements from Member Companies
・Media Coverage
・Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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July 25 (Venue: North Hall, Keio University Mita Campus)
We will hold a symposium titled, “What Will Be the Role of Digital Textbooks?
~Toward Implementation in 2020~.”

Following the interim report from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s (MEXT) expert panel on the future of digital textbooks,
we will host a discussion featuring Chair Hotta of the panel, as well as representatives from relevant government agencies.
We hope you will join us.
http://ditt.jp/news/?id=2198

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

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　　　　 Activity Report
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≪Study Session≫
We held our 70th study session on Thursday, May 26.

Guest Presentation

■ Mr. Hiroyuki Suzuki, Sales Section, First Sales Division, Sales Headquarters, Furuno Systems Co., Ltd.
　“Wireless LAN Requirements for Schools”

■ Mr. Norio Yamaguchi, Principal, LCA International Academy
　“Active Immersion Education × ICT
　　　　　　~ Recommendations for Digital English Teaching Materials Developed at LCA International Elementary School ~”

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≪Study Session Overview≫
We have posted an overview of the 69th Study Session.
The May Study Session will be posted soon.
http://ditt.jp/action/study.html　

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　　Introduction of Featured Teachers
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Case studies have been updated.

・Mr. Yoichiro Mochizuki, Oita Prefecture
Viewing… (9) Making the Invisible Visible
Using… (7) Microscope and Document Camera Projection

・Mr. Seiji Kobayakawa, Ehime Prefecture
Live Microscope Demonstration Using Generic ICT

Please view them here.
http://ditt.jp/action/case/teacher.html

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　Announcements from Member Companies
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■ Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.

“Gakken Zemi,” a “learning” portal site where you’ll find learning, fun, and excitement
Service launches July 1!
http://gakken-ict.co.jp/gk-zemi/lp/normal1/

“Gakken Zemi,” a new cloud-based learning service for elementary and junior high school students, will launch on July 1.
Centered around the subject-based learning program “Wonder Drill,” the service offers a children’s newspaper, an encyclopedia, animated videos, and reading materials for parents, all for a monthly fee of 500 yen (excluding tax).
Compatible with multiple devices. Registration opens in June.
A two-month free trial campaign is currently underway.

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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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May 10, 2016
Wi-Fi for Schools Nationwide: Consideration Begins in Next Fiscal Year’s Budget Request
https://www.kyobun.co.jp/news/20160510_04/

May 13, 2016
Discussions Begin on Making Programming Education Mandatory—Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
http://www.asahi.com/articles/ASJ5F3JP4J5FUTIL00L.html

May 18, 2016
LMS Utilizing Big Data Analysis in Education
http://internet.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/event/20160518_758036.html

May 20, 2016
Publication of “A New Style of Educational ICT: Cloud Adoption Guidebook 2016”
http://www.soumu.go.jp/menu_news/s-news/01ryutsu05_02000076.html

May 27, 2016
Principal Matsuda Launches Programming Classes Himself at Maehara Elementary School

松田校長 前原小でプログラミング授業を自らスタートさせる

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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
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.0078
Publisher: Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council
Publication Date: June 1, 2016
Editor-in-Chief: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Asaka Uchiyama
URL: http://ditt.jp/
e-mail: ditt@ditt.jp
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