Learning of Tomorrow [Announcement] “There’s No Single Definition of ‘Easy to Read’—Reflections on Developmental Dyslexia and Learning Environments from the MyType Project” For the online symposium on Wednesday, September 2, we are pleased to welcome Mr. Atsushi Hasegawa, Professor at Musashino Art University and CEO of Concent Co., Ltd.
The “difficulty reading” experienced by people with developmental dyslexia stems not only from their individual cognitive characteristics but also, to some extent, from their interaction with instructional materials and the learning environment.
Through the “MyType Project,” children with developmental dyslexia have collaborated with designers and font experts to explore characters and layouts that are “easy to read” for each individual.
In this lecture, I will introduce the diversity of “readability” that has emerged from these practical experiences and explore an educational approach that allows everyone to choose a learning environment that suits them.
Furthermore, through the “MyType ID” concept—which allows learners to use display settings tailored to their needs across various learning environments, such as digital textbooks—we will explore the potential for “personalized learning” in which educational materials adapt to each individual learner. We hope you’ll join us.
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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.”
