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2015.01.26
[Related Articles] Articles on Digital Textbooks (from DiTT)

・A Study Management Social Network with Over 900,000 Users, Driven Primarily by High School Student Reviews
　We Ask “StudyPlus” About the Reasons Behind Its Growth
http://iphone.ascii.jp/2015/01/14/studeplus/

・“Learning Technology 2015,” the cutting edge of ICT-based education, to be held in July
http://resemom.jp/article/2015/01/23/22534.html

・Launch Event Held for “ICT CONNECT21,” Established to Promote the Use of Open Educational Platforms
http://resemom.jp/article/2015/01/21/22493.html

・Microsoft Selects Six Japanese Schools as “Microsoft Showcase Schools,” Leading Institutions in Educational ICT Adoption
http://resemom.jp/article/2015/01/21/22502.html

・Amazon Makes a Full-Scale Entry into Kindle Digital Textbooks—Unlike Apple’s iBooks,
　Available on Android and PCs as Well
http://internet.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20150123_685048.html

・SCOO Launches “School of Programming”
http://ict-enews.net/2015/01/26schoo/

・A Positive Change for Students and Teachers: “One iPad per Student” Alleviates Stress in the Classroom
http://trendy.nikkeibp.co.jp/article/pickup/20150120/1062230/

・“Saturday Classes” Make a Comeback: A Reform for the Sake of Children
http://jijico.mbp-japan.com/2015/01/21/articles15004.html


　

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    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.”