CREATIVE KIDS TOP Learning of Tomorrow [Video] “Redesigning Active Learning Spaces – Insights from the Nakajima Memorial Library at Akita International University”

Learning of Tomorrow

2026.07.10
[Video] “Redesigning Active Learning Spaces – Insights from the Nakajima Memorial Library at Akita International University”

On March 4, 2026, the Super Education Association hosted an online education symposium featuring Mr. Tetsuya Toyota, Director of the Nakajima Memorial Library at International Culture University.

In the first half of the symposium, Mr. Toyota gave a presentation on the Nakajima Memorial Library at the International College of Liberal Arts and the future of university libraries in light of active learning spaces. In the second half, a question-and-answer session was held, incorporating questions from the audience.

We have also published the report.

First Half:
https://lot.or.jp/project/16429/後半: https://lot.or.jp/project/16430/


　

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    Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
    Director, B Lab
    Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
    Chairperson, CANVAS

    After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
    He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
    His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”