Learning of Tomorrow [Report] Part 1 of the 170th Session: “Educational Practices Aimed at Achieving World-Class Standards in Both Academic Achievement and Self-Direction” On October 16, 2024, Learning of Tomorrow hosted an online symposium titled “A New Learning Environment Where Society as a Whole Nurtures the Next Generation: The Initiatives of HR High School, a Correspondence Support School,” featuring Masahiro Yamamoto, co-founder and CEO of HR High School and Representative Director and CEO of RePlayce Co., Ltd.
In the first half of the symposium, Mr. Yamamoto gave a presentation on the features and curriculum of HR High School (hereinafter “HR High School”), a correspondence support school set to open in April 2025. The second half consisted of a question-and-answer session that incorporated questions from the audience.
Here’s a look at the first half.
First Half: https://lot.or.jp/project/14245/
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.”
