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INDEX

1. Featured News ●
Now Accepting Participants for Online Symposium
! https://lot.or.jp/feature/2676/
・[December 25] “Utsho no Mori Gakuen”: Realizing an
Inquiry-Based “Glocal” Elementary School in the World Heritage Site of the Kumano Kodo ・
[January 15] Discussions and Initiatives Toward Educational
Reform at the New Economy Federation

2 Learning of Tomorrow CHANNEL ●
Online Symposium Video Now Available
! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjoSVe-pcbahOMCCQJ9Sobw
・Generative AI Education Using the Humanoid Robot “Pepper” —
Bringing Cutting-Edge Learning to Children Through Generative AI

Project 3 Activity Report ●
Online Symposium Report Now Available!
　https://lot.or.jp/feature/2628/
　・The key is
to correctly
understand the characteristics of children with developmental disabilities and gifted children　・Learning cutting-edge AI through the “half-learning, half-teaching” approach　・It is essential
to promote educational awareness to ensure the equitable
adoption of generative AI　● Report on the “Learning of Tomorrow Salon 2024” Event

4 Recommended Related News Stories

5 Media Appearances

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■ Announcement
of an Online Symposium [December 25: “Utsho no Mori Gakuen”—Realizing an Inquiry-Based
“Glocal” Elementary School in the World Heritage Site of the Kumano Kodo]

　Utsho no Mori Gakuen is a private elementary and middle school
set to open in April 2025. Located amidst
the natural surroundings of the Kumano Kodo, a World Heritage Site in Wakayama, the school focuses on bilingual education
centered on interdisciplinary inquiry-based learning.Kyoko Sengoku, founder and representative
director of Utsuho no Mori Gakuen,
will give a lecture on the school’s initiatives
and future educational vision, which aim to transform this bountiful region into an international learning environment where children from Japan and around the world come
together to foster “glocal leaders”
who will shape the future together.　https://lot.or.jp/report/14079/

[Held on January 15: Discussions and Initiatives Toward Educational
Reform at the New Economic Federation]

　In today’s world, where technologies such as AI continue to evolve, the Japan Association of New Economy, a general incorporated association, has established a Next-Generation
Education Working Group to nurture the talent of the future
. In addition to making policy
recommendations on education, the group is discussing topics such as entrepreneurship education, STEAM education,
　school administration digital transformation, the promotion of the GIGA School Initiative, and the analysis and utilization of educational data (including
learning logs).Mr. Minoru Ogiso, Public Affairs Advisor at the Japan Association of New Economy, will deliver
a lecture
on discussions and initiatives aimed at educational reform, including
what
role schools should play in the future and what the government and the private sector should do.
https://lot.or.jp/report/14210/

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2. Learning of Tomorrow Channel
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■ Online Symposium Video Now Available!
· Generative AI Education Using the Humanoid Robot “Pepper” —
Providing Children with Cutting-Edge Learning Through Generative AI
https://youtu.be/bDqjw8gPvqs

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3. Project Activity Report
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■ Online Symposium Report Now Available!
[The Key Is to Correctly
Understand the Characteristics of Children with Developmental Disabilities and Gifted Children]

　Shinya Tsukayama, President of Re Academy, discusses the background leading to the establishment of Re Academy and the distinctive features of
its curriculum
. Part 1: https://lot.or.jp/project/13927/
Part 2: https://lot.or.jp/project/13928/

[Learning Cutting-Edge AI Through the "Half Learning, Half Teaching" Approach]

　Professor Takahiro Yako
of the Graduate
School of System Design and Management at Keio University, and Chair of the Keio University AI and Advanced Programming Consortium
(AIC), gave a lecture on the background of the AIC’s founding
, its activities, and future challenges.
　First half: https://lot.or.jp/project/14033/
Second half: https://lot.or.jp/project/14034/

[It is essential to promote education and awareness-raising efforts to ensure that generative AI is adopted without creating disparities.]

　Shinichi Yamaguchi, Associate
Professor at the Global Communication Center (GLOCOM) at International University of Japan, gave a lecture on the findings of the “Innovation Nippon 2024: Generative AI
and Japan” survey and the use of generative AI in education.
　First half: https://lot.or.jp/project/14097/
Second half: https://lot.or.jp/project/14098/

■ Report on the 2024 Learning of Tomorrow Salon

　A salon was held on November 28. We presented messages sent to Learning of Tomorrow on
the theme “What Is the Ideal Learning Environment?” from directors, council members, executive committee members, and prominent figures from various
fields.
https://lot.or.jp/project/14158/

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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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5. Media
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■ 172nd Online Symposium—
November 23 | Zen-Shigaku Shimbun | Learning
of Tomorrow Holds Its 172nd Online Symposium, Welcoming the President of Musashino Art University
to
Discuss Art and AI | https://lot.or.jp/media/14089/

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

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★ Announcement from the Secretariat ★ The Learning of Tomorrow Association (
General Incorporated Association) is currently accepting new
members.
https://lot.or.jp/about/admission/

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Publisher: Learning of Tomorrow Association (General Incorporated Association) Publication
Date: December 16
, 2024 Publisher-in-Charge: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Yuko Akamatsu
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