◆◇ Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council News ◇◆ Vol. 075

As the fiscal year draws to a close, we imagine you are all very busy these days.
With the weather still fluctuating between cold and warm, please take care to stay healthy.

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
・Media
・Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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At the “Grand Design for Education 2045—
Results Presentation” held on the 22nd of last month, DiTT presented its vision for the “Bill to Promote the Digitalization of Education.”
http://ditt.jp/news/?id=2180

This fiscal year, DiTT hosted symposiums to discuss the role of digital textbooks and to explore the future of learning.
http://ditt.jp/action/symposium.html

We plan to continue holding symposiums on hot topics next fiscal year as well, so we look forward to your continued support.

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≪Study Session≫
We held our 67th study session on Thursday, February 18.

Guest Presentations

■ Mr. Kazunori Ukikawa, President and CEO, MetaMoJi Co., Ltd.
　 “MetaMoJi’s Vision for Advanced Classroom Support Apps: An Introduction with Case Studies”
　
■ Mr. Fumihiko Moriya, General Manager, Development & Sales Division II, Toshiba Information Equipment Co., Ltd.
Toshiba Corporation, Technology Marketing Division, New Market Development Department
Mr. Kiyoshi Toshimitsu, Group Leader, Cloud & Smart Devices Group
　 “Introduction to Toshiba’s Educational ICT Solutions
　　　 　- Utilization of TransferJet, a Short-Range High-Speed Wireless Transfer Technology, in Educational ICT -”

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≪Study Session Overview≫

■ Mr. Ukikawa, MetaMoJi, Inc.

Focusing on the concept behind the classroom support apps provided by MetaMoJi, Inc., and incorporating live demonstrations,
he gave a presentation on his vision for product and service development.
Mr. Ukikawa is also the developer of the Japanese word processor “Ichitaro” and the Japanese input system “ATOK.” Driven by a desire to provide a better, new IT environment not only to people in Japan but also to people around the world, he founded MetaMoJi Co., Ltd. six years ago. During the demonstration of the classroom support app, he showed how users can simultaneously write on a single slide while conversing remotely with Tokushima—where one of MetaMoJi’s development centers
—while simultaneously annotating a single slide; he also demonstrated a feature that allows users to paste photos they’ve taken
directly onto slides.
…[Read Morehttp://ditt.jp/action/study.html?id=216&page;=1]

■ Mr. Moriya, Toshiba Information Equipment Co., Ltd.　
　Mr. Toshimitsu, Toshiba Corporation

First, Mr. Moriya spoke about “Toshiba’s Educational ICT Initiatives.”
He discussed the current state of educational settings, where while the widespread adoption of educational ICT is anticipated, there are also obstacles to its implementation,
, and then proposed simple, easy-to-implement ICT solutions that preserve traditional teaching styles. He highlighted four key elements of this proposal: smooth ICT adoption, simple operation, low-cost system implementation, and one-stop support; he then presented product introductions based on these proposals.
The products introduced were the dybabook Tab S80 10.1-inch—the most widely used model, primarily in elementary and middle schools—and the dybabook R82 12.5-inch—a lightweight device that offers sufficient basic performance to function as a notebook PC.
, yet is lightweight, making it ideal for replacing computers in computer labs and for use primarily in junior high and high schools. After introducing these models, the presenter provided a detailed overview of the new product, the dynaPad S92 12.0-inch.
…[Continue Readinghttp://ditt.jp/action/study.html?id=216&page;=1]

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　Announcements from Member Companies
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■Shogakukan Inc.

“Shogakukan’s Grade-Specific Educational Magazines to Launch Digital Editions in March”

Starting with the April 2016 issue (on sale around March 17), the digital editions of Shogakukan’s educational magazines
“Educational Techniques for Grades 1–6” and “Comprehensive Educational Techniques,” published by Shogakukan, will launch their digital editions.
Using a dedicated app, readers can access content anytime, anywhere, and for any grade level (or the comprehensive edition).

http://family.shogakukan.co.jp/teachers/education/dbookinfo/

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http://ditt.jp/media/

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　Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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February 1, 2016
U.S. President Obama Plans to Invest $4 Billion in Computer Science Education
http://japan.cnet.com/news/business/35077147/?ref=newspicks

February 3, 2016
Over 90% Say ICT Use Is Necessary in Tokyo Metropolitan High Schools, According to a Tokyo Metropolitan Government Survey
http://ict-enews.net/2016/02/3tokyo/

February 12, 2016
The Importance of “Goal Setting” in ICT Implementation at Private Schools
http://ict-enews.net/zoomin/12zoomin/

February 16, 2016
90% of Teachers Use ICT in Class… NTT East Survey of Private Middle and High Schools
http://resemom.jp/article/2016/02/16/29676.html

February 17, 2016
Tablet Shipments to Exceed Laptop Shipments in 2016
http://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20160217_744083.html

February 22, 2016
DiTT Announces the “Act on the Promotion of Educational Informatization” Aimed at Standardizing Digital Textbooks, Among Other Goals
http://resemom.jp/article/2016/02/24/29881.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 organized by DiTT, as well as in committee meetings.

In addition, we provide information on digital textbooks and educational materials, and
organize social gatherings 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.0075
Publisher: Digital Textbook and Teaching Materials Council
Publication Date: March 1, 2016
Editor-in-Chief: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Asaka Uchiyama
URL: http://ditt.jp/
e-mail: ditt@ditt.jp
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