◆◇ Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council News ◇◆ Vol. 042

From intense heat waves to record-breaking downpours.
This summer has been marked by unstable weather, but
please take good care of yourselves and enjoy the summer to the fullest.

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/Steering Committee)
・Media
・Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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At this month’s study session, Principal Matsuda of Higashi-Atago Elementary School in Tama City will give a presentation titled “Government Approaches and School-Level Approaches to Promoting ICT Education.”

We plan to continue inviting experts from various fields to give presentations.
We also offer guest participation slots (for a fee) for non-members,
so if you are interested, please feel free to contact the secretariat.
(ditt@ditt.jp)

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≪Study Session≫
We held our 36th study session on Tuesday, July 16.

Guest Presentations

■ Ms. Ikuko Komiyama, Principal, Bunkyo University Elementary School
　　 “Improving Quality in a New Environment”

■ NTT IT Corporation, Media Integration Division
　 Mr. Nobuhiro Abe, Deputy General Manager, Business Services Department
　 　“Case Studies on the Use of Tablet-Based Classroom Support Software”
~ Examples of Classroom Support at Field Trial Demonstration Schools ~

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

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≪Steering Committee≫

The 13th subcommittee meeting was held on July 16.
This time, we were joined by Mr. Nobuhiro Abe and Ms. Fujika from NTT IT Corporation, which is providing the classroom support tool “Cyber Sensei” for the “Education Square × ICT” field trial being conducted by the NTT Group.
, gave a demonstration of the tablet-based software and led a Q&A session.
“Cyber Sensei” is a product developed from the expertise of teachers in the classroom, and its development continues to incorporate feedback from teachers through field trials.
It features functions tailored to the flow of a lesson, such as allowing teachers to distribute materials (files), students to make handwritten notes on the distributed materials (files) in front of them, and teachers to view the progress of all students at a glance while simultaneously collecting the materials as learning outcomes. Additionally, a new feature was introduced that allows for bulk transmission simply by
a new feature was introduced that allows for simultaneous transfer simply by pressing the camera shutter.
Ten tablets were distributed to workshop participants, and by actually handling and testing these features, they gained a deeper understanding of the product.
One striking point from feedback in the field was that, since the ICT devices most familiar to children are game consoles, the response to these devices must be on par with that of games. I felt this was extremely important for the promotion of an ICT environment.

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■Naigai Education
It’s Time for Implementation, Not Debate　
http://ditt.jp/office/naigai20130801.pdf

Media coverage is updated regularly on the page below.
http://ditt.jp/media/

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　Information on Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials
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July 1, 2013
IT usage rate in high school classes is 6%; for homework, it is 48%
http://resemom.jp/article/2013/07/01/14187.html

July 5, 2013
Government Policy on Educational Informatization: Developing Pioneering Educational Systems at 100 Locations by 2015…
http://resemom.jp/article/2013/07/05/14255.html

July 12, 2013
Tablets Spark Excitement: One Per Student at Ushikawa Elementary School in Aichi Prefecture
http://www.asahi.com/edu/articles/NGY201307120034.html

July 12, 2013
Windows 8 Chosen for Tablets to Be Introduced at All Saga Prefectural High Schools
http://resemom.jp/article/2013/07/12/14366.html

July 22, 2013
It’s Time to Introduce Digital Textbooks—Atsushi Watanabe—
http://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/7852614/

July 23, 2013
The Essence of ICT Education at Hiroo Gakuen: What Is a Learning Environment Suitable for Digital Natives?
http://resemom.jp/article/2013/07/23/14488.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 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.
For more details, please visit the page below!
URL: http://ditt.jp/join

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◆◇ DiTT NEWS ◇◆　vol.0042
Publisher: Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Council
Publication Date: August 1, 2013
Editor-in-Chief: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Asaka Uchiyama
URL: http://ditt.jp/
e-mail: ditt@ditt.jp
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