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We’ve had a stretch of rapidly changing weather—from summer-like days to sudden, violent storms—
but how did everyone enjoy the long weekend?
Please take care not to let the fatigue get to you.

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)
・Introduction to Pioneer Teachers
・Announcements from Member Companies
・Media
・Information Related to Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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　　　　 Topics
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to Introduce “Digital Textbooks” at Parents’ Expense Starting in 2020
http://japan.zdnet.com/article/35081649/

Following the release of the interim report from this expert panel, we plan to hold a symposium.
We will announce details on the DiTT website once they are finalized.

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　　　　 Activity Report
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≪Study Session≫
We held the 69th study session on Thursday, April 28.

Guest Presentations

■ Manabuing Co., Ltd. – President and CEO Tsuneharu Saito
　“The Commoditization of Machine Learning Technology”

■KDDI Corporation, Business IoT Promotion Headquarters, Business IoT Planning Department
　 Assistant Section Manager: Mr. Tatsuya Nomoto
　 “KDDI × Education ICT: Latest Case Studies”

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≪Study Session Overview≫
http://ditt.jp/action/study.html (Coming Soon)

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　　Introduction to Leading Educators
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Case studies have been updated.

・Ms. Naomi Miyazaki, Shinji Elementary School, Chikusei City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Japanese Language Arts: Let’s Try “Pair Presentations on the Future of Our Town”

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

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　Announcements from Member Companies
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■ NHK Educational Co., Ltd.

NHK Educational will be exhibiting at the “Education IT Solutions EXPO.”

We will be exhibiting at the “7th Education IT Solutions EXPO,” which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight for three days from May 18 (Wed) to May 20 (Fri).
We will showcase a variety of ways in which we are developing digital educational materials that utilize content and characters familiar from NHK’s E-Tele.
We hope you’ll stop by.
http://www.nhk-ed.co.jp/release/2016/news20160421

■ Morisawa Co., Ltd.

Release of “UD Digital Textbook Typeface,” a new typeface for digital textbooks!
A launch event will be held on May 20!!
https://morisawa.eventcreate.net/event/941

TypeBank, a Morisawa Group company, is releasing a new “UD Digital Textbook Typeface,” a universal design typeface
“UD Digital Textbook Typeface,” designed to be effective in ICT education settings, including digital textbooks. In addition to exhibiting at EDIX, which runs from May 18,
the company will hold a launch event on May 20—the final day of the event—at Hotel Sunroute Ariake,
located near the exhibition venue.

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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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April 5, 2016
“Study Suppli” Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Project Improves Study Habits in Both Quantity and Quality
http://ict-enews.net/2016/04/05studysapuri/

April 8, 2016
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Releases Interim Report on “Informatization of Education for the 2020s”
http://resemom.jp/article/2016/04/08/30789.html

April 12, 2016
“Tools Anyone Can Use”: Professor Tatsuya Hotta and Others Launch Blackboard-Projection-Type ICT Utilization Project
http://resemom.jp/article/2016/04/12/30829.html

April 16, 2016
DiTT Proposal: Enactment of the Act on the Promotion of Information and Communications Technology in Education
http://bylines.news.yahoo.co.jp/nakamura-ichiya/20160416-00056659/

April 20, 2016
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Considers Making Programming Education Mandatory in Elementary Schools
http://www.asahi.com/articles/ASJ4M5D4GJ4MUTIL044.html

April 22, 2016
MEXT to Introduce “Digital Textbooks” Starting in 2020, with Costs Billed to Parents
http://japan.zdnet.com/article/35081649/

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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, as well as
opportunities for members to exchange information, such as at social gatherings.
Please visit the page below for more details!
URL: http://ditt.jp/join

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◆◇ DiTT NEWS ◇◆　vol.0077
Publisher: Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council
Publication Date: May 9, 2016
Editor-in-Chief: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Asaka Uchiyama
URL: http://ditt.jp/
e-mail: ditt@ditt.jp
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