◆◇ Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council News ◇◆ Vol. 066

We’ve had a string of record-breaking hot days, but perhaps the rainy season is about to begin.

Our recent symposium was such a success that some attendees had to stand.
Thank you to everyone who attended.
We’ll be holding the second event this month, so please be sure to join us.

Once again, we’ll be reporting on DiTT’s activities and
providing 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)
・Introduction to Pioneer Teachers
・Media
・Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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Topics
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June 15 (Venue: G-SEC, 6th Floor, East Building, Keio University Mita Campus)
DiTT Symposium
“Toward the Realization of Smart Education—Announcement of the DiTT Vision”
will be held.　
http://ditt.jp/news/?id=2114

We hope you will join us.
Click here to register:
http://u111u.info/kKO6

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Activity Report
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≪Study Session≫
We held our 58th study session on Thursday, May 21.

Guest Presentations

■ Mr. Keita Kimura, Head of the RICS Promotion Office, Ritsumeikan Moriyama Junior and Senior High School
Mr. Ryoma Inukai, Teacher, Ritsumeikan Moriyama Junior and Senior High School
Dentsu International Information Services, Inc., Open Innovation Lab
Project Manager: Mr. Akihiro Ujiie
“Initiatives Regarding the Adaptive Learning System (RICS) at Ritsumeikan Moriyama Junior High School”　

■ Mr. Atsuya Hasegawa, President and CEO, LITALICO Co., Ltd.
“Creating a Society Without Disabilities”

*You can view the study session report at the URL below.
http://ditt.jp/report/

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≪Study Session Overview≫

Under the title “Initiatives Regarding the Adaptive Learning System (RICS) at Ritsumeikan Moriyama Junior High School,”
we heard presentations from Mr. Kimura, Head of the RICS Promotion Office at Ritsumeikan Moriyama Junior and Senior High School; Mr. Inukai, a teacher at the school; and
Mr. Ujiie of Dentsu International Information Services Co., Ltd.　

First, Mr. Ujiie spoke about the initiatives of the Open Innovation Lab.
The lab integrates cutting-edge technologies and insights from around the world to create services, and collaborates with companies and educational institutions to work on technical research and service development aimed at the practical application of various cutting-edge technologies.
As part of their educational projects, they have implemented a program based on the RICS (Adaptive Learning) methodology. This approach allows children to use their school education as a foundation to acquire the academic skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in 21st-century society. By tailoring learning methods and content to each student’s individual tendencies, the program helps students expand their potential without being constrained by standardized test scores or grades.
to realize learning tailored to children’s diversity and individuality. Based on the premise that human connections have a positive impact on daily learning, the program has successfully fostered and sustained motivation for learning. Furthermore, last spring, a joint project with Ritsumeikan Moriyama Junior and Senior High School was launched.

Next, Mr. Kimura and Mr. Inukai from Ritsumeikan Moriyama Junior High School explained their use of ICT and the RICS initiative.
Until the 2014 school year, iPads were used as tools for collaborative learning, but starting in 2014, each student was provided with their own device.
From the students’ perspective, they could be considered “cool” school supplies.
We kept the rules for using them basic. This was because we wanted to give students more freedom so they could
explore various ways to use them on their own. However, challenges arose one after another.
For example, excessive gaming, inability to manage passcodes, inability to manage devices, and using iMessage
as if it were LINE.We devised solutions for each of these issues one by one, and these efforts have evolved into significant practical applications and results. As a result, time spent on homework has increased, and academic performance has improved.
When we conducted a survey asking students about the usability of RICS, the types of problems provided, and whether it was helpful for their learning, we received positive feedback.

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Introducing Our Pioneer Teachers
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Case studies have been updated.

■ Oita Prefecture: Yoichiro Mochizuki
・Expanding 2… A Photographer’s Approach
・Expanding 3… Flashcards in Groups

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

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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 4, 2015
Digitalization of Education – Moving Beyond “One Device per Student”
http://blogos.com/article/111446/

May 4, 2015
Digital Textbooks Under Review; Aiming for a Conclusion in Fall of FY28
http://www.kyobun.co.jp/news/20150504_02.html

May 5, 2015
Will Big Data in Education Improve Grades? Market Estimated at “300 Billion Yen”
http://www.asahi.com/articles/ASH546RQNH54UTIL01B.html

May 13, 2015
Role of Digital Textbooks to Be Examined Over the Next Year and a Half
http://resemom.jp/article/2015/05/13/24487.html

May 22, 2015
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Publishes Findings from Educational ICT Pilot Studies, Including the Usefulness of Tablets
http://resemom.jp/article/2015/05/22/24671.html

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　.:*:.:♪*:. DiTT—Now Accepting Members *:.:♪*:.*:.
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The Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council is accepting new members.
Executive members and general members can participate in study sessions and
committees 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. 0066
Publisher: Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council
Date of Publication: June 1, 2015
Editor-in-Chief: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Asaka Uchiyama
URL: http://ditt.jp/
e-mail: ditt@ditt.jp
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