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INDEX

1. Top News Story

● Applications due August 29! “1st Annual Innovative Learning Awards”
https://lot.or.jp/report/14849/

●　We're now accepting registrations for the online symposium
! https://lot.or.jp/feature/2676/

・[July 23] The Current State of AI Education in China and the Application
of AI ×
Metaverse in Education・[August 6] The Potential of
Japan’s First “AI University Lecturer” for the Classroom

2 Learning of Tomorrow Channel

● Online Symposium Video Now Available
! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjoSVe-pcbahOMCCQJ9Sobw

・Creating New Spaces for Belonging and Learning in the Metaverse: Insights from Tokyo’s
Virtual Learning Platform・How
Generative AI Is Transforming Classrooms: Toward Personalized Learning

3. Project Activity Report

● Online Symposium Report Now Available
! https://lot.or.jp/feature/2628/

・Yokohama’s Education DX, Achieved
Through Educational Big Data (Approx. 260,000 People) and Data Science

● Report on the 21st Data WG + 27th Copyright WG Meeting

4. Announcements from Participating Companies and Organizations

5 Recommended Related News Stories

6 Media

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1. Featured News

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■ Applications due August 29! “1st Annual Innovative Learning Awards”

This award recognizes the
importance of creating “Learning of Tomorrow” environments that transcend the boundaries of traditional
schools, with a focus on realizing a design in which all learners take the lead. It aims to
create a society where people of all ages continue to learn throughout their lives and to foster new learning environments that will lead the future of education.
https://lot.or.jp/report/14849/

★　Calling for Sponsors　★　We are also looking for sponsors to help promote and support the awards
!
Contact: award@lot.or.jp

■ Announcement Regarding the Online Symposium

[Event on July 23: The Current State of AI Education in China and the Application of AI × Metaverse
in Education]

Mr. Jianming Li, CEO of MetaTech Co., Ltd., will introduce the new educational possibilities offered by AI and
the metaverse through examples of the inquiry-based learning metaverse space for high school students and the Smart Metaverse Campus
(SMC) project developed
by MetaTech.
He also touched on the latest trends in AI education in China and offered a vision for the
future of learning.
https://lot.or.jp/report/15272/

[Held on August 6: The Potential of Japan’s First “AI University Lecturer” for the Education
Sector]

"AI University Instructor" combines the large-scale language model ChatGPT with a database of
each student’s learning history, enabling "visualization of thought processes" and
"individually optimized interactive instruction"—goals that were previously difficult to achieve in traditional
educational settings.A pilot program is currently underway at
Chiba Institute of Technology, marking the first time AI has been formally introduced
as an instructor in Japanese higher education. Tatsuya Ishibe, CEO of DOU Co., Ltd.,
gave a presentation on the mechanisms of the “AI University Instructor”
and its potential impact on the educational setting.
https://lot.or.jp/report/15295/

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2. Learning of Tomorrow Channel

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■ Online Symposium Video Now Available!

・"The Metaverse and the Law": A Donor-Funded Course on Learning Through Metaverse Experiences —
Aiming for New Possibilities in Legal Education
https://youtu.be/Lu1nifa8Tuw

・Educational Practices Utilizing Generative AI: Initiatives at Seto High School
https://youtu.be/EkJfS_S1K7I

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3. Project Activity Report

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■ Online Symposium Report Now Available!

[Yokohama
Education DX: Achieved Through Educational Big Data (Approx. 260,000 People) and Data Science]

Mr. Masakatsu Niwa, Director of School Education at the Yokohama City Board of Education Secretariat, gave a lecture on Yokohama City’s initiatives involving
a massive set of educational big data comprising
approximately 260,000 records.

First Half:
https://lot.or.jp/project/15173/後半 https://lot.or.jp/project/15174/

■ Report on the 21st Data WG + 27th Copyright WG Meeting

The 21st Data Working Group and the 27th Copyright Working Group were held jointly,
and members discussed key issues, proposals for institutional reform, and
recommendations regarding the utilization of educational data.
https://lot.or.jp/project/15239/

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4. Announcements from Participating Companies and Organizations

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■ [July 23] Forum on Support for School Refusal 2025

The
number of students with long-term absences due to school refusal has set a new record high for the 10th consecutive year. A Managing Director from the
Deloitte Tohmatsu Group will
take the stage at this event to help visualize the “current state of support for school refusal” and provide a forum for discussing
better support strategies together with all support professionals.This event brings together professionals from across Japan involved in support for school refusal to share and learn from the
latest case studies. We hope you will join us.
https://futokoforum2025.studio.site/

(Deloitte Tohmatsu Financial Advisory LLC)

■ Google for Education: Latest News and Event Highlights

・Creating the
Future of Learning and Work Through Digital Transformation with Chromebooks and Google’s Generative AI

We plan to share case studies from local governments that have decided to switch to Chromebooks,
examples of digital transformation in the workplace,
examples of generative AI being used in educational settings, and the latest information from Google for Education.
https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/gfe-dx-2025

・It's the second term of GIGA, but is it still not too late!?

Former School Inspector Naoyama Speaks! Future Perspectives on Teaching and the Use
of ICT Regarding the changes in
teachers’ perspectives on teaching necessary to help children achieve the kind of learning required in today’s society,Ms
. Yumiko Naoyama, a former Inspector General at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), and Ms. Kaka Sonehara, a senior teacher
at Kamiitabashi No. 4 Elementary School in Itabashi Ward who has been a pioneer
in implementing ICT-based teaching practices, will deliver lectures.
https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/gfe-20250726

・[In-Person Event] National Superintendents' Summit

We will share the achievements of Phase 1 of the GIGA School Initiative with superintendents from across the country and
jointly explore our vision for education in Phase 2 and beyond. Through presentations on best practices from
leading local governments and workshops on the
future of learning in a “one device per student” environment, let’s work
together to create new possibilities for education.
https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/gfe-20250823

(Google for Education)

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5. Recommended Related News

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Here are some news stories about "Learning of Tomorrow" from Japan and abroad
http://lot.or.jp/relation/

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6. Media

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Click here for a list of Media:
https://lot.or.jp/media/

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★　Notice from the Secretariat　★

The Learning of Tomorrow Association, a general incorporated association, is currently accepting new
members.
https://lot.or.jp/about/admission/

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Learning of Tomorrow Newsletter Vol. 083
Publisher: Learning of Tomorrow Association (General Incorporated Association) Publication
Date: July 15, 2025
Publisher: Nanako
Ishido Editor: Yuko Akamatsu

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