CREATIVE KIDS TOP Learning of Tomorrow [Report] Part 1 of the 131st Session: “In the Age of AI, Reading, Writing, and Math Will Become Even More Important”

Learning of Tomorrow

2023.09.01
[Report] Part 1 of the 131st Session: “In the Age of AI, Reading, Writing, and Math Will Become Even More Important”

On July 12, Learning of Tomorrow hosted an online symposium titled “The Relationship Between AI and Education: How Will Education Evolve?” featuring Hitoshi Matsubara, a professor at the University of Tokyo’s Center for Next-Generation Intelligence Science.

In the first half of the symposium, Mr. Matsubara gave a presentation on the basics of generative AI and the future of education in the age of AI, and in the second half, a question-and-answer session was held, incorporating questions from the audience.

Here's a look at the first half of the event.

First Half: https://lot.or.jp/project/11583/


　

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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.”