Digital Textbooks [E-Newsletter] Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council News, Issue No. 65 Published ◆◇ Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council News ◇◆ Vol. 065
These days, the breeze carries a hint of early summer.
We’re now in the latter half of Golden Week.
We hope you’re all having a wonderful time.
We will be holding a symposium on the 25th.
We sincerely look forward to your participation.
In this issue, we’ll report on DiTT’s activities and
provide 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)
・Member Information
・Introduction to Pioneer Teachers
・Media
・Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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Topics
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May 25 (Venue: G-SEC, 6th Floor, East Building, Keio University Mita Campus)
DiTT Symposium
“Let’s Think Together About the Textbooks of the Future!”
will be held.
http://ditt.jp/news/?id=2108
We are pleased to welcome Mr. Toshiaki Endo, a member of the House of Representatives and Chair of the Parliamentary League for the Promotion of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Education, to join us. We will discuss the current status of efforts to formalize digital textbooks,
as well as the cost and copyright issues.
We hope you will join us.
http://u111u.info/jTj2
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Activity Report
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≪Study Session≫
We held our 57th study session on Thursday, April 16.
Guest Presentations
■ Mr. Hiroyoshi Masukawa, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Education, Shizuoka University
“New 21st-Century Teaching and Assessment Initiatives Utilizing ICT”
■ PLUS Co., Ltd., Stationery Company
VISION Division, Domestic Network Board Sales Department: Mr. Kazuhiro Hatta
“Introduction to the PLUS Electronic Whiteboard UPIC2: Product Overview and Delivery Case Studies”
*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 “New 21st-Century Teaching and Assessment Initiatives Utilizing ICT,”
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Amid global changes in teaching methods in recent years, “active learning” has begun to be adopted, and, using case studies, he explained how the use of ICT has evolved from a merely supplementary role to a leading role in classes that realize new forms of learning and assessment.
, drawing on specific examples.
To foster 21st-century skills (qualities and competencies), it is essential not only to develop subject-specific knowledge but also to cultivate communication skills and problem-solving abilities; it is crucial to develop these as an integrated whole.
Last year, as part of a joint research project between Shizuoka University, Kakegawa City, and NEC,titled “Fostering 21st-Century Skills and Improving Academic Achievement Through New Forms of Learning Utilizing ICT,” a joint research project involving Shizuoka University, Kakegawa City, and NEC, we implemented lessons at two elementary and middle schools that combined the development of these skills with academic achievement.
We presented an example from a science class at Osuga Middle School. By having students share data with other groups during group activities
, allowing students to organize their own thoughts. By shifting from teacher-centered to student-centered instruction,
we were able to bring out more of their potential and foster a deeper understanding of the material.
Unlike paper tests that focus solely on scores, this approach allows teachers to track the thought processes and progress of students,
enabling them to measure true academic ability.
Furthermore, a study by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology compared the level of understanding between classes that used tablets (active learning) and those that did not (passive learning). It found that students who used tablets demonstrated a deeper conceptual understanding, fewer incorrect answers and unresolved issues, and a higher rate of knowledge retention.
We believe that as cloud environments and analytics apps become more sophisticated, the quality of formative assessment will improve even further, and the burden on teachers will be reduced.
We intend to continue sharing our research findings on an ongoing basis.
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Member Information
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Introducing our new members.
<General Members>
・Global Graphics Co., Ltd.
http://www.globalgraphics.co.jp/
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Introduction of Leading Researchers
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Case studies have been updated.
■ Oita Prefecture: Mr. Yoichiro Mochizuki
・“Tsunagu” 6… Slideshow & Live Camera
Please view them here.
http://ditt.jp/action/case/teacher.html
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Media Coverage
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http://ditt.jp/media/
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Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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April 2, 2015
Expanding ICT Utilization from Individual Initiatives to a Broader Scale via the Cloud
http://www.kyobun.co.jp/topics/20150402.html
April 6, 2015
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) / Distribution of Supplementary Digital Teaching Materials for Elementary School Foreign Language Education Ahead of the Next Curriculum Guidelines
http://ict-enews.net/2015/04/06mext-3/
April 10, 2015
Z-kai Gets Serious About Educational ICT, Partners with Digital Knowledge to Develop New Services
http://itpro.nikkeibp.co.jp/atcl/news/15/041001275/
April 21, 2015
Consideration of Digitizing Elementary, Junior High, and High School Textbooks; Conclusion Expected by the End of FY2016
http://www.asahi.com/articles/ASH4N5JTHH4NUTIL03H.html
April 21, 2015
Free iPads Distributed to All Freshmen: Nagoya Bunri University’s 5th Year of the Initiative
http://resemom.jp/article/2015/04/21/24176.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 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
Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
Director, B Lab
Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
Chairperson, CANVAS
After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”
