Learning of Tomorrow [Report] Part 2 of the 181st Session: “Aiming for an Approach That Embraces AI as a Partner Rather Than Relying on It” On March 5, 2025, Learning of Tomorrow hosted an online symposium titled “Educational Practices Utilizing Generative AI: Initiatives at Okayama Prefectural Seto High School,” featuring Mr. Takuya Kume, Director of the Educational DX Promotion Office at Okayama Prefectural Seto High School.
In the first half of the symposium, Mr. Kume gave a presentation on examples of generative AI usage and related challenges at Seto High School, where he is leading initiatives as part of the DX High School program. The second half featured a question-and-answer session that incorporated questions from the audience.
Here’s a look at what happened in the second half.
Second Half: https://lot.or.jp/project/14973/
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.”
