Other Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology / Meeting on Digital Textbooks A meeting at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) regarding digital textbooks. Since this was the final session and it was designated as an open discussion, I proposed conducting a survey of the current situation, formulating an action plan, and pursuing cutting-edge development.
It’s been three years since various initiatives—including programming education—were introduced. Let’s conduct a new survey on how they’re actually being used and make the results public!
Let’s draw up an action plan that clearly outlines how and when we’ll address the issues that have come up so far! Just as I was starting to say something about what we should do with the certification exam, keeping in mind the schedule for the next revision… Zoom suddenly crashed, so I thought maybe I’d blurted out something I shouldn’t have and got kicked out of the call ^^;
And while I’d already be lost without image-generating AI and ChatGPT, we’re now in an era where ChatGPT can help you score 77 points on the National Center Test for University Admissions, pass the bar exam, and get into an MBA program. The public discourse has shifted to the idea that what matters isn’t the ability to master digital technology, but the ability to master AI.We’ve entered a phase where we’re discussing “AI textbooks” rather than “digital textbooks.” I hope education doesn’t get left behind once again.
Take this app, for example! You can have conversations with historical figures. Is this inquiry-based learning in the Socratic method? It's fun! I'd like to develop a version in Japanese.
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.”
