Learning of Tomorrow [Announcement] “Results and Challenges of the ‘Shibuya Future Studies’ Inquiry Project” We are pleased to welcome Mr. Rintaro Ito, Superintendent of the Shibuya City Board of Education, to our online symposium on Wednesday, January 28.
Starting in Reiwa 6, Shibuya Ward has designated the afternoon class period at all public elementary and junior high schools within the ward as time for the “Shibuya Future Studies” inquiry-based program.
This initiative utilizes the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s “Special Exemption System for Class Hours” to enhance the “Integrated Learning” period and conduct inquiry-based learning centered on that period.
The children are using the entire town as their classroom to develop a global perspective and engage in more independent inquiry-based learning.
It has been about two years since we launched this initiative. What changes has it brought about in the children’s academic performance and sense of initiative?
He will give a talk titled “Achievements and Challenges of the ‘Shibuya Future Studies’ Inquiry Program.” We hope you will join us.
https://lot.or.jp/report/16087
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.”
