Learning of Tomorrow [Video] “Information Exploration Curriculum at Inzai City Harayama Elementary School, a Leading School in Educational IT (Including Examples of AI Use)” On March 6, 2024, Learning of Tomorrow hosted an online symposium featuring Mr. Hiroyuki Matsumoto, principal of Inzai Municipal Harayama Elementary School.
In the first half of the symposium, Mr. Matsumoto introduced the “Information Inquiry” curriculum developed at his school and the classroom practices based on that curriculum. In the second half, a question-and-answer session was held, incorporating questions from the audience.
The following is the report.
First Half:
https://lot.or.jp/project/13088/後半: https://lot.or.jp/project/13089/
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.”
