CREATIVE KIDS TOP Learning of Tomorrow Report on the 17th Data Working Group Meeting

Learning of Tomorrow

2024.07.04
Report on the 17th Data Working Group Meeting

Overview

We held the 17th Data Working Group meeting.

Date and Time: Friday, June 7, 2024, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

*Online Event

Contents

Effective Measures for Realizing the Utilization of Educational Data

・Ms. Megumi Inaba, Assistant Director of the Office for the Promotion of Education DX at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, provided an explanation regarding “Effective Measures for Realizing the Utilization of Educational Data (Summary of Discussions)” (March Reiwa 6, Expert Panel on the Utilization of Educational Data).

・Following the presentation, experts offered their comments. A discussion was held on the future use of data.

The following are the main opinions:

・We should identify the gap between the medium- and long-term vision outlined in the Roadmap for the Utilization of Educational Data (January 7, Reiwa 4; Digital Agency, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) and the current reality, and hold discussions to clarify specific future measures.

・Case studies on best practices for the use of educational data should be conducted and disseminated.

・From the perspective of users (government agencies, schools, teachers, etc.), we should effectively promote public-private partnerships to advance educational digital transformation.


　

Profile


  • Digital Picture Book Author

    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.”