An “Information Class Support Seminar” sponsored by Jikkyo Publishing Co., Ltd. will be held at Kyoto Computer Gakuin Kyoto Station School in cooperation with Kyoto Computer Gakuin (KCG) and The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics (KCGI).
This seminar is designed to provide teachers in charge of "Information" at high schools with examples of lesson development, problem solving, and other useful knowledge for teaching.
We know that this is a busy time for you, but we hope that many of you will be able to join us.
Date & Time March 16, 2013 (Saturday) 14:00-17:20
Place Kyoto Computer Gakuin Kyoto Ekimae School
Contents (tentative)
- 1) "Online Surveys and Problem Solving in the Classroom - Using Computers to Solve Problems"
- Toshiharu Kano, Teacher, Kanazawa Ninomizu High School
- In the new curriculum guidelines, problem solving is emphasized in both "Society and Information" and "Information Science.Through hands-on practice with online surveys, participants will be able to experience the publication of results, consolidation of problems, and proposal of solutions in concrete terms.The data will be distributed on CD-ROM for use in classes starting in April.
- (2) "The Fourth Wave: Work Styles Changed by the Advancement of the Information Age"
- Kyoto Computer Gakuin, The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics Associate Professor
- Today, we live in an advanced information society.However, these days, not only knowledge and skills related to IT are needed, but also creativity and sensitivity to create something, and it is said that "zest for life" is more important than things.I will talk about this "fourth wave (high concept)," including its relation to the subject "Information.
- (3) "Troubles Related to Mobile Phones: How Conscious Are Students of Security?～"
- Junichi Ishida, Researcher, Security Center, Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA)
- Pirate downloads, one-click scams, and social networking problems are just a few of the many troubles students face in the networked world.Specific examples and countermeasures will be explained, and a checklist to check students' security awareness will be introduced.
Participation is free of charge.Transportation expenses are to be borne by the applicant.
How to apply
If you wish to participate, please send the entry sheet to Jikkyo Shuppan Shaisha by fax (toll free) by Friday, March 1.
After confirming your attendance, Jikkyo Shuppan will contact you with further details.
Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact Us
5-1-3 Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka 532-0003, Japan
Jikkyo Shuppan Osaka Branch Office
Phone: 06-6397-2400
Attn: FUJIKAWA
5 Gobancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8377, Japan
Jikkyo Publishing Co.
Phone: 03-3238-7785
Attn: Isozaki, Editorial Department 3
Send entry sheet to: FAX 0120-070-772 (toll free)