DigiTeen" selected for Grant 2025 to Support Inquiry and School Business Reform! ICT exploration program to foster creativity in elementary and junior high school students, now accepting applications from schools to introduce the program.

SmileMe, Inc. has been selected for the "DigiTeen" program for elementary and junior high school students, which has been adopted for the Subsidy for Reform of School Administration and Inquiry 2025, and will be open until May 12, 2025.

Digitine official page: https://www.smileme.jp/digitalteen

DigiTeen

What is DigiTeen?

DigiTeen is an inquiry and expression development program for elementary and junior high school students.

The program emphasizes the process of visualizing and communicating children's own ideas while utilizing ICT tools to tackle themes that are connected to society.

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In this program, students will use digital tools such as Canva and AI to create POP and presentation activities to convey the attractiveness of the local community. Through these activities, students will develop their ability to think in an exploratory manner and express themselves creatively.

In addition, the program includes instructional guides for teachers and a support system for classroom management, and is used in a variety of settings, including inquiry learning, integrated learning time, and special activities.

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Adoption for "Subsidy for Supporting Inquiry and School Administration Reform 2025

DigiTeen has been selected by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) for the "Subsidy for Supporting Inquiry and School Administration Reform 2025".

The purpose of this grant is to support educational institutions that promote inquiry-based learning, and improve efficiency and reform of school administration.

DigiTeen was highly evaluated from the following points of view and was officially approved as a recipient of the grant.

Curriculum structure that supports children's independent, interactive, and deep learning

Advanced educational design that fosters digital literacy and expressive ability

Operational support system to reduce the burden on teachers

Design of inquiry themes that create connections with the local community

This will enable schools and local governments nationwide to take advantage of subsidies to cover part of the cost of introducing this program.

Currently recruiting schools and local governments to introduce the program

SmileMe Inc. is currently accepting applications from schools, boards of education, and local governments that wish to introduce DigiTeen.

We are also accepting applications for subsidies and consultations for introduction at any time.

Example of support

Consultation on introduction schedule

Curriculum adjustment according to the purpose of use

Design support for workshops and presentations for children

Lecture manuals for teachers

Application period: May 1 - May 12, 2025

DigiTeen official page

https://www.smileme.jp/digitalteen

About SmileMe Inc.

SmileMe Corporation is a developer and provider of next-generation educational content specializing in programming, design and ICT education for elementary and junior high school students.

In collaboration with malls, educational institutions, and local governments nationwide, we create "learning opportunities" to help children move toward the future on their own.

Company Name ： SmileMe Corporation

Brand : SMILE TECH+ (Japanese only)

Location : Saitama, Saitama 338-0001

　　　　　 Afable Kami-ochiai 1F, 8-13-4 Kami-ochiai, Chuo-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama

Representative: Yuta Yamaguchi, President

Establishment : March 2013

Business description: Event planning, development, and operation of educational materials related to programming, design, and ICT education for elementary and junior high school students.

　　　　　 Educational content for local governments, educational institutions, and companies.

　　　　　 Providing educational contents for local governments, educational institutions, and companies.

URL: https://www.smileme.jp