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INDEX

1. Top News Story

　● We're currently accepting registrations for the online symposium!

https://lot.or.jp/feature/2676/

・[March 22] IT Academic City Initiative

2 Learning of Tomorrow Channel

● Video of the Online Symposium Now Available!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjoSVe-pcbahOMCCQJ9Sobw

・Digital Citizenship Education

~What Does It Mean to Become a Good Digital Citizen Who Uses ICT in a Positive Way?

・Research and Therapeutic Practices for Developmental Disorders Using Robots

3. Project Activity Report

● Online Symposium Report Now Available!

https://lot.or.jp/feature/2628/

・Promoting support for students who refuse to attend school through both in-person and online channels

・A Long-Established Publishing House Looks Ahead to the Next 100 Years

Launching Content Distribution via XR

・Not “re-learning” for individuals, but “work” led by companies

● Working Group

・Report on the 13th Data Working Group Meeting

4. Announcements from Participating Companies and Organizations

5 Recommended Related News Stories

6 Media Features

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1. Featured News

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■ Announcement Regarding the Online Symposium

[March 22 Event: IT Academic City Initiative]

Amid predictions that a society in which humans will be replaced by AI is on the horizon, the types of talent sought
by society are undoubtedly changing.In today’s world, where programming and
artificial intelligence have become part of everyday life, how should we view the role of next-generation
education? Satoshi
Nakajima, Representative Director of the Singularity Society (a
general incorporated association) and a world-renowned engineer, will deliver a lecture.
https://lot.or.jp/report/10643/

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2. Learning of Tomorrow Channel

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■ Online Symposium Video Now Available!

・Digital Citizenship Education
: What Does It Mean to Become a Good Digital Citizen Who Uses ICT Positively?
https://youtu.be/6cInTlp7Ba8

・Research and Therapeutic Practices for Developmental Disorders Using Robots
https://youtu.be/XoIQqmneHi4

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3. Project Activity Report

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■ Online Symposium Report Now Available!

[Promoting Support for Students Who Refuse to Attend School Through Both In-Person and Online Approaches]

Kumi Imamura, Representative Director of the Certified NPO Katariba, gave a lecture on the current state of
school refusal in Japan and Katariba’s initiatives. Following that, Tomotaka Segawa, project leader of
“room-K”—Katariba’s
online support program for students who refuse to attend school—explained the program’s details.

First half: https://lot.or.jp/project/10492/
Second half: https://lot.or.jp/project/10493/

[Long-Established Publisher Begins Offering XR Content with an Eye Toward the Next 100 Years]

Tomoki Shimano, Chief Producer of Shogakukan’s Universal Media Business Division and Head of the XR
Business Promotion Office, discussed the purpose of the metaverse “S-PACE”
(beta version)—which was made publicly available online
in 2022—as well as its unique features and
services tailored to a publishing company.

First Half:
https://lot.or.jp/project/10608/後半 https://lot.or.jp/project/10609/

[Not “re-learning” for individuals, but “work” led by companies]

Mr. Muneaki Goto
, Representative Director of the Japan Reskilling Initiative, a general incorporated association, gave a lecture on the latest developments and
challenges in reskilling.

First Half:
https://lot.or.jp/project/10567/後半 https://lot.or.jp/project/10568/

■ Report on the 13th Data Working Group Meeting

Regarding the utilization of educational data, we reviewed developments at
relevant government agencies, including the Digital Agency and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and discussed the following items.

1) What precautions should be taken when utilizing educational data?
What rules should be established?

2) How should we transform education in light
of new technologies such as AI and the metaverse?
https://lot.or.jp/project/10682/

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4. Announcements from Participating Companies and Organizations

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■ [Now Accepting Entries] Japan Game Awards 2023 “U18 Category”

The Japan Game Awards U18 Division is a game development contest open to participants aged 18 and under, aimed at
discovering the next generation of game creators. Participants may enter as a
team (up to 5 members, though entries from a single person are also accepted), and entries will be judged based on the
game they create and their presentation.
We look forward to your entries!
https://u18.awards.cesa.or.jp/topics2023/application-guideline2023/
(Computer Entertainment Association, a general incorporated association)

■ Digital Arts Online Seminars & Outreach Activities [
Digital Arts Online Seminars]

・Thursday, March 16, 3:00–4:00 p.m.:
Experts and the Board of Education Discuss!
How to Use Filtering to Protect Students from Online Problems

We are pleased to welcome
Associate Professor Kazuo Takeuchi of Hyogo Prefectural University, an expert on children’s and students’ online behavior, and the Amagasaki City Board of Education, which is actively promoting
ICT education, to discuss
measures for protecting children and students from the dangers of the internet.
To register: https://mktg.daj.jp/public/seminar/view/6895

[Digital Arts News] • App Now Available That Lets You Simulate the Dangers Lurking
on Your Smartphone
https://www.daj.jp/cs/sp/app/

[Outreach and Awareness Activities] Individual Registration
and Information Literacy Classes <For Students, Parents, and School Staff> *These sessions can also be held
online.
https://www.daj.jp/csr/enlightenment/

Information on this month's online seminars is now available on our website.
[Participation Fee: Free] https://www.daj.jp/bs/events/
(Digital Arts Co., Ltd.)

■ [Google for Education] Introducing the
Online Seminar & Lesson Examples Website

・Online Seminar
on Envisioning New Approaches to Learning in the GIGA Era: Digital Transformation (DX) of Instruction, School Administration, and Professional Development, as Seen Through the Latest Case Study from Hii City

After an expert explains the key
points of digital transformation (DX) in teaching, school administration, and professional development using the cloud, we will invite
teachers from the field who are promoting curriculum development and workplace reform
under the keywords “asynchronous, distributed, and collaborative” to share their practical examples.
https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/gfe-20230318

・ Google for Education Online Seminar: NEXT —
A Refresher on Annual Renewals / Sharing Case Studies Using Google
Workspace for Education Plus —

We’ll introduce
“Annual Updates You’ll Want to Review Again,”
highlighting new features—including those added last year for annual updates—along with other new functionalities. We’ll also feature a
case study from Nago City showcasing the practical use of Google Workspace for Education Plus.
https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/gfe-20230325

・ Online Seminar
on Teaching Practices in the GIGA Era: “Make Your Job Easier with a Few Simple Tricks! The Future of Teaching Using
the Cloud”

After an expert explains key points regarding
teachers’ work styles utilizing cloud-based devices, we will invite teachers from elementary and middle schools who are effectively implementing these
work styles to share their
practical examples.
https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/gfe-20230408

・Introduction to a Website Featuring Lesson Examples for the New Required ICT Education Course
in Teacher Training

A collection of lesson examples from the new required ICT education course
for teacher training at Shinshu University’s Faculty of Education—which utilizes Google Workspace for Education—has been added to the “Resources & Templates”
page on Google for Education. We encourage you to make use of it.
http://bit.ly/3kJoG34
(Google for Education)

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5. Recommended Related News

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News about "Learning of Tomorrow" from Japan and around the world
http://lot.or.jp/relation/

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6. Media

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Click here for a list of Media:
https://lot.or.jp/media/

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Learning of Tomorrow Newsletter Vol. 055

Publisher: Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)

Date of Publication: March 15, 2023

Publisher: Nanako Ishido

Edited by Yuko Akamatsu

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