NPO eboard Wins 1st 'Ruby-Tomo Award' for Implementing Furigana Features in ICT Materials
eboard was awarded the 1st 'Ruby-Tomo Award' for its contributions to educational infrastructure through furigana features.
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NPO eboard has received the 1st 'Ruby-Tomo Award' established by the Ruby Foundation.
The award recognizes the development and continuous improvement of furigana (reading support) features in eboard’s ICT materials, including digital exercises and 'easy subtitles' for all video lessons, serving as a crucial educational infrastructure.
This activity is supported by 1,950 volunteers. eboard is now seeking inquiries from companies interested in CSR activities supporting children’s learning.
[About eboard]
- Development and operation of ICT educational materials
- Annual users: approx. 1.76 million
- Educational facilities: over 13,000 locations
The award recognizes the development and continuous improvement of furigana (reading support) features in eboard’s ICT materials, including digital exercises and 'easy subtitles' for all video lessons, serving as a crucial educational infrastructure.
This activity is supported by 1,950 volunteers. eboard is now seeking inquiries from companies interested in CSR activities supporting children’s learning.
[About eboard]
- Development and operation of ICT educational materials
- Annual users: approx. 1.76 million
- Educational facilities: over 13,000 locations
FAQ
eboardは何の賞を受賞したか？
一般財団法人ルビ財団が新設した「第1回 ルビ朋賞（ほうしょう）」を受賞しました。
受賞の理由は？
ICT教材において、デジタルドリルや映像授業への「ふりがな（ルビ）」機能を実装・継続改善し、学習インフラとして整備した点が評価されました。
ボランティアの協力体制は？
のべ1,950名の企業および個人ボランティアの協力により、やさしい字幕制作やデジタルドリルのルビチェックが実現しました。
なぜ「ルビ」が重要なのか？
不登校、ディスレクシア、外国につながる子どもなど、漢字の読み書きに困難を抱える子どもの学習機会を支えるためです。
企業からの問い合わせ先は？
法人向け支援方法の特設ページ（https://info.eboard.jp/corporation）より受け付けています。