Learning of Tomorrow [Press Release] The Learning of Tomorrow Association (General Incorporated Association) Announces Proposal on “Learning of Tomorrow in an AI Society” | The Learning of Tomorrow Association (General Incorporated Association) Announces Proposal on “Learning of Tomorrow in an AI Society” |
| The General Incorporated Association Learning of Tomorrow (Chairperson: Nanako Ishido, Professor at Keio University; http://lot.or.jp/) is releasing a set of policy recommendations aimed at “Learning of Tomorrow in an AI Society.” |
| These recommendations are based on the “Survey on the Digitalization of Education,” which targeted local government heads and superintendents of education nationwide. The survey was conducted among local government heads and superintendents of education nationwide, and 101 responses were received from local governments.The survey consisted of six questions designed to gather opinions on the current state and challenges of the digitization of education. Based on the survey results, the Learning of Tomorrow Association is issuing recommendations centered on three pillars: “Improving the ‘Last Mile’ of Education,” “Promoting the Use of AI in Education,” and “Developing a Learning of Tomorrow Environment.” |
| ―Learning of Tomorrow in an AI Society― |
| February 2025 |
| Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association) |
| As the digitization of school education progresses, led by the GIGA School Initiative, we must now address the next set of challenges: developing the “last mile” of education, promoting the use of AI in education, and advancing Learning of Tomorrow in an AI society. |
| 1. Improving the “Last Mile” of Education |
| 1. Further Increasing School Network Speeds |
| 2. Deploying Home Networks to 10 Million Households |
| 3. Pioneering the Adoption of Next-Generation Communication Technologies |
| 2. Promoting the Use of AI in Education |
| 1. Utilizing AI in All Classes |
| 2. Promoting the introduction of AI-based entrance exams |
| 3. Development of AI-based textbooks and teaching materials |
| 3. Development of a “Learning of Tomorrow Environment” |
| 1. Development of learning environments that transcend grade levels and schools (“Meta School”) |
| 2. Implementation of cross-disciplinary, hyper-personalized learning curricula (Hyper-Subject) |
| 3. Management of learning histories by learners using blockchain and similar technologies, and the elimination of exams (Transcendent Examinations) |
| Details of the “Survey on the Digitalization of Education,” which targeted local government heads and superintendents of education nationwide, are as follows. |
| Survey Results on the Digitalization of Education |
| [Key Findings] |
| 1. Status of School Networks |
| Approximately 70% of local governments responded that high-speed, stable network infrastructure is necessary to support digital learning. |
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| 2. Internet Access in Homes |
| Approximately 60% of local governments responded that improving home internet access is necessary to eliminate disparities in learning opportunities. |
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| 3. Adoption of ICT in Education |
| Approximately 60% of local governments responded that further efforts are needed to introduce ICT in education. |
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| 4. Introduction of AI in Education |
| Approximately 90 percent of local governments responded that they recognize the importance of AI. |
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| 5. Support for Students Who Are Not Attending School |
| Approximately 90% of local governments reported that they perceive challenges in addressing students who are not attending school within the current school education system. |
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| Web Publication URL: https://lot.or.jp/report/14582/ |
| (“Proposals for ‘Learning of Tomorrow in an AI Society’—Long Version / Summary of Survey Results”) |
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.”
