The contents of the proposal compiled by Keidanren to realize the "GIGA School Concept"

Keidanren has compiled a proposal to realize the GIGA School Digitalization Policy "GIGA School Concept".Tomoko Minamiba (Chairman DeNA) met with Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagita and handed a proposal.While digitalization in educational sites and the environmental differences between schools were pointed out, it was demanded early in urgent content.

The suggestions are summarized from the viewpoint of guaranteeing learning opportunities for children and students in both hard and software.In addition to elementary and junior high schools, which have already been developed for personal computers and tablet devices, the proposals were included in high schools up to the first half of 2022.The terminals used by teachers also mentioned the need for further expansion based on the lack of maintenance and the current situation of using old terminals.

In the case of approximately half of the situation in which the internet environment does not carry out prior evaluation when building an Internet environment, the assessment, including connecting to outside the school, has been called for early implementation.In response to the spread of software and content that can be used on site, he also mentioned in proposals through measures such as "EDTECH introduction subsidies" developed by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

In the meeting, Vice Chairman South Haiba asked for "I want you to improve the effectiveness of the educational setting," while the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagikita, "The next theme is to enhance the teaching materials. I want to work with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology."I responded.

Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun October 18, 2021