CREATIVE KIDS TOP Learning of Tomorrow [Report] Part 2 of the 194th Session: “Combining Generative AI and Textbooks to Tailor Learning to Each Student’s Level of Understanding and Motivation”

Learning of Tomorrow

2025.11.14
[Report] Part 2 of the 194th Session: “Combining Generative AI and Textbooks to Tailor Learning to Each Student’s Level of Understanding and Motivation”

On September 10, 2025, the Learning of Tomorrow Association hosted an online symposium titled “‘Textbook AI Wakaru’: Deepening Learning Through Dialogue with AI,” featuring Mr. Takashi Higashi, Head of Room 1 at Tokyo Shoseki Co., Ltd.’s Mirai Biz Studio.

In the first half of the symposium, Mr. Higashi gave a presentation on the development history, service features, and future prospects of “Textbook AI Wakaru,” and in the second half, a question-and-answer session was held, incorporating questions from the audience.

Here’s a look at what happened in the second half.
Second Half: https://lot.or.jp/project/15780/


　

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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.”