Learning of Tomorrow [Report] Part 2 of the 178th Session: “Utilizing ‘User-Friendly’ Conversational AI Features for Students” On February 5, 2025, Learning of Tomorrow invited Mr. Yasuhiro Imari, Senior Supervising Instructor of the ICT Promotion Group, Education Promotion Division, at the Osaka City Comprehensive Education Center, andMs. Ikumi Matsusue, Deputy General Manager of the Education DX Business Development Department, ICW Business Division, Konica Minolta Japan, Inc., to host an online symposium titled “How Generative AI Is Transforming Classrooms: Aiming for Personalized Learning.”
In the first half of the symposium, Mr. Imori presented case studies on the use of generative AI in Osaka City’s elementary and junior high schools, while Mr. Matsusue explained the features of “tomoLinks,” a solution designed for school education. The second half consisted of 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/14816/
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.”
