Learning of Tomorrow [April 22 Event] “Current Status and Digital Education Initiatives for the Acceptance, Coexistence, and Success of Foreign Talent” This week’s Learning of Tomorrow Online Symposium will feature Ms. Tomoko Shinohara—a member of the Working Group on the Future of High School Education under the Central Council for Education of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), a member of the Kunitachi City Board of Education, and former chairperson of the NHK Gakuen School Corporation—and Mr. Keizo Yoshida of Deloitte Tohmatsu LLC.
Against the backdrop of Japan’s shrinking labor force and structural labor shortages, the acceptance of foreign workers has become a policy issue.
While the diversification and expansion of the immigration framework—including the “Specific Skilled Worker” program, the transition from technical intern training to “work after training completion,” and relaxed requirements for highly skilled professionals—are boosting the market, there are significant disparities among regions and companies in the development of infrastructure for daily life and learning (housing, financial services, healthcare, education, Japanese language learning, and government services).
With regard to foreign students, enhancing learning support that transcends language and cultural differences remains a key challenge. To improve the environment for welcoming these students, it is essential not only to further expand the number of Japanese language teaching assistants and support staff but also to develop innovative instructional and support systems—such as through the use of ICT—to ensure that instruction and support are provided efficiently.
At this symposium, we will present on policy challenges related to foreign talent, the current state of the educational environment, and examples of digital initiatives currently underway. We hope you will join us.
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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.”
