The image of the transformation of learning brought by“1 device for 1 student with a high-speed network”<Provisional Translation>
GIGASchool
ProgramRealize an educational ICT environment optimized for each of the various children,
including those with special needs, and ensure further development of their abilities.
Maximize the power of teachers and students through the best mix of past educational
practices and cutting-edge ICT technology.

Past Practices

×ICT

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Before “1 device for 1 student”
GroupLearning・Teachers can motivate children's interestby using electric blackboard, etc.

PersonalLearning・All students learn the same content
at the same time.
(Learning based on the level ofindividual’s understanding is difficult.)

Joint
Learning

・Group presentations can be made,but it‘s hard for quiet students tovoice their unique opinions.

Further enrichment of learning activities /Improvement of lessons from the perspective of
proactive, interactive and authentic learning

With “1 device for 1 student”
DeepenLearning

Convert
Learning

・Teachers can understand each student's reaction in class.
→ Enables teachers to provide interactive lessons with detailed guidance
based on the reactions of each student.
・Each student can learn different content at the same time.
・Each student’s study log is automatically recorded.
→ Enables individualized learning and instruction based on each
student’s educational needs and understanding.
・Each student can collect information from their own perspective.
・Students can share their thought immediately and edit collaboratively.
→ All students have immediate exposure to various opinions,while experiencing the editing of information.

Examples of learning that can be enriched through “1 device for 1 student”☑Investigative Learning Collecting and analyzing various information proactively, depending on the purpose.
☑Expression and Production Writing long texts while polishing / Producing various works using several materials.
☑Learning in Distance Collaboration with universities, foreign countries and experts / Opportunities for children of underpopulated area or in hospital.
☑Information Morality Learning Utilizing various information which contains truth and false, in several cases.

Realization of461 billion Japanese yen (Administered by MEXT)

2019 Supplementary Budget
231.8 billion
GIGA School Program <Provisional Translation> FYFY 2020
First Supplementary Budget 229.2 billion

GIGA School Program ensure “1 devise for 1 student with a high-speed network in schools,”
which bring optimized and creative learning to all students, who will live in the Society 5.0.

Educationand schoolsof new era

Removing constraints such as time and distance
Optimized and effective learning and support
Cultivating creativity through project-based learning
Improving efficiency in school operations
Sharing and creation of teachers’ empirical knowledge with scientific perspective

Supporting to maintain devices for students○ Realizing “1 device for 1 student”

297.3 billion

cloud・high speed・high capacity
・confidential
・inexpensive
networks

using at home

FY 2019 Supplementary Budget
102.2 billion
FY 2020 First Supplementary Budget 195.1 billion

Supporting the maintenance of PC terminals for students at thecompulsory education level.

○ Assistive devices for disabled students

1.1 billion

Supporting the provision of input/output assistive devices forchildren with visual, auditory, and physical disabilities.

Development of a school-wide network environment
Supporting the maintenance of the school LAN environment andpower supply cabinets. (including high schools)

136.7 billion

FY 2019 Supplementary Budget
129.6 billion
FY 2020 First Supplementary Budget 7.1 billion

Placement of GIGA School Supporter
Supporting the placement of local governments’ ICT engineers topromote ICT in schools. (including high schools)
10.5 billion
FY 2020 First Supplementary Budget

10.5 billion

1 device for 1 student

Learning environment at home for emergency○ Devices for learning at home

14.7 billion

Supporting the lending of the LTE communication environment(mobile router) by local governments to households that do nothave a Wi-Fi environment.

○ Distance learning capabilities of schools

0.6 billion

Supporting the installation of communication devices such as
cameras and microphones to schools.(including high schools)○ Online system for ensuring learning

0.1 billion

Research to introduce a platform for learning and assessment
at school and at home using devices.