Learning of Tomorrow [Report] Part 1 of the 128th Session: “Visualizing the Mental State of Young People Struggling to Cope” On June 22, Learning of Tomorrow hosted an online symposium titled “Yokohama City University COI-NEXT Initiatives for Young People Struggling with Life,” featuring Professor Tomoyuki Miyazaki of the Center for Research and Industry-Academia Collaboration at Yokohama City University.
In the first half of the symposium, Mr. Miyazaki explained initiatives to utilize the metaverse in caring for young people struggling with “difficulties in daily life” and mental health issues, 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/11552/
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.”
