◆◇ Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council News ◇◆ Vol. 051

It’s that time of year when news of blooming flowers is becoming increasingly lively.
We hope you are all enjoying a wonderful spring.
This fiscal year, we aim to further energize our activities as we take the next step forward, so we look forward to your continued support.

In this issue, along with a report on DiTT’s activities,
we bring you 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)
・Announcements from Member Companies
・Media
・Information Related to Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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This fiscal year, we plan to further enhance our external activities and focus on promoting greater awareness and adoption.

We also plan to hold regular symposiums; details will be posted on our website as soon as the schedule is finalized.
http://ditt.jp/

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≪Study Session≫
We held the 44th study session on Tuesday, March 18.

Guest Presentation

■ Mr. Norihiro Shimizu, Representative Director, Shimizu Media Strategy Research Institute, Ltd.
“The Direction of Digital Education as Seen at the 2014 International CES”

*You can view the study session report at the URL below. (To be posted soon)
http://ditt.jp/report/

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≪Study Session Overview≫

At the 2014 International CES held in Las Vegas, USA, in January,
numerous news items and topics that will shape future trends were announced.
This presentation focuses on those that point to the direction of digital education
and offers a展望 of future trends.
The 2014 CES attracted approximately 152,000 visitors from more than 150 countries outside the U.S.,
with about 3,200 companies exhibiting across a record-breaking 2 million square feet of floor space.
More than 20,000 new products and services were unveiled.
The scope of innovations ranged from 4K/UHDTV and viewing environments, 4K content distribution, and curved or bendable displays,
to wearable technology—represented by smartwatches and smart glasses—
fashion wearables, 3D printers, smart TVs,
smart home appliances, robotics, smart fitness, next-generation automobiles,
sensor devices and sensor technology, content editing for the mobile era, and Google’s
video compression codec (VP9), among others.
Wearable technology has become a major trend driven by the widespread adoption of smart devices and support for Bluetooth
4.0 (Bluetooth Smart). This has had a significant impact on the future of smart
TVs and interactive whiteboards, as well as the nature of smart
fitness and smart cars. Electronic products are no longer merely operating as standalone devices; they are collaborating with various devices and cloud services, thereby reshaping traditional industries, products, and services.
Furthermore, it has become commonplace to reexamine the inherent role and mission of a product, scrap it temporarily,
and then reconstruct, rediscover, and reinvent it across industry boundaries to create something entirely new.

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　Announcements from Member Companies
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■ Bunkeido Co., Ltd.

~Launch of “Information Literacy Training Notebook,” a Web-Based Digital Educational Resource~

Following two years of field testing in schools, this digital educational resource—which enables students to learn information literacy skills, including basic operations of information tools, information ethics, and online etiquette, through classroom instruction—will go on sale starting in April 2014. Learning is possible regardless of device (PC, tablet, etc.) or operating system.

Related URL:
http://www.bunkei.co.jp/bunkei-app/news01/

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http://ditt.jp/media/

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　Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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March 6, 2014
Toward a Society Where People Connect Through Learning via the Introduction of Tablets in Education
http://benesse.jp/news/kyouiku/trend/20140306080023.html

March 7, 2014
Educational Tablet Market to Reach 1.28 Million Units and 75.9 Billion Yen by 2018
http://resemom.jp/article/2014/03/07/17475.html

March 10, 2014
Learning in the Digital Age: Changes in Both Classroom and Home Study
http://www.asahi.com/and_w/interest/TKY201403100012.html?iref=com_fbox_u06

March 17, 2014
A Thorough Comparison of 5 Notable Companies Offering Tablet-Based Learning Services and Correspondence Courses
http://resemom.jp/article/2014/03/17/17622.html

March 24, 2014
Benesse: 90% of Elementary and Middle School Teachers Say They “Want to Utilize ICT” in Class
http://ict-enews.net/2014/03/24benesse-2/

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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
committees organized by DiTT.

In addition, we provide information on digital textbooks and educational materials, and
organize social gatherings and other opportunities for members to exchange information.
Please visit the page below for more details!
URL: http://ditt.jp/join

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◆◇ DiTT NEWS ◇◆　vol.0051
Publisher: Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council
Publication Date: April 1, 2014
Editor-in-Chief: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Asaka Uchiyama
URL: http://ditt.jp/
e-mail: ditt@ditt.jp
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