Learning of Tomorrow [Report] Part 2 of the 107th Session: “Toward a Society That Understands, Supports, and Nurtures Exceptional Talents” On November 30, 2022, Learning of Tomorrow hosted an online symposium featuring Masaya Iwanaga, President of the Open University of Japan.
Interest is growing in “gifted education,” which aims to nurture the unique abilities of individual children. With that in mind, we spoke with Mr. Iwanaga, who chairs the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s “Expert Panel on Guidance and Support in Schools for Students with Exceptional Talents in Specific Fields,” about the importance of gifted education and initiatives to enhance it in Japan.
In the second half, a question-and-answer session was held, during which Mr. Iwanaga answered questions submitted by participants.
Second Half: https://lot.or.jp/project/10271/
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.”
