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INDEX

1. Featured News

　● Now Accepting Registrations for the Online Symposium!
https://lot.or.jp/feature/2676/
・[December 21] The XR World NTT QONOQ Aims to Create and the Potential of the Metaverse ・
[January 11] Realizing an Inclusive Education System in Japan Through New Collaborations Between
“Online and In-Person” and “Government, Schools, and the Private Sector”　●New
Member Sign-ups

2 Learning of Tomorrow Channel

　● Online Symposium Videos Now Available!
　https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjoSVe-pcbahOMCCQJ9Sobw
　・A Reality More Immersive Than Reality: The
Future of Learning Created by the
Metaverse　・The Potential of XR in Education: A Pilot Study on Virtual Classroom Lessons Aimed at Providing Optimal Learning Experiences for Individual Students and New
Educational Methods

3. Project Activity Report

　● Online Symposium Report Now Available
! https://lot.or.jp/feature/2628/
・"Good Adults" Who Support Children
Serve as "Steps" Toward Self-Esteem
・Pursuing Practical Learning That Incorporates "Philosophy" ・Innovation Arises from Enhancing "Collaborative Skills."
In DX, what matters most is not technology, but the mindset to embrace change.

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

[Event on December 21: NTT QONOQ’s Vision for the World of XR and the Potential of the Metaverse]

　NTT DOCOMO has established a new subsidiary, “NTT Konokyu,” to consolidate the NTT
Group’s XR businesses and focus on XR. How
will the metaverse evolve in the future, and how will it impact
our lives, business, and education? What kind of world is
the NTT Group envisioning?Miki Iwamura, Director of NTT Konokyu Co., Ltd., gave a presentation
. https://lot.or.jp/report/10063/

[Event on January 11: Toward an Education System in Japan That Leaves No One Behind Through New
Forms of Collaboration Between "Online and In-Person" and "Government, Schools, and the Private Sector"]

　Katariba, a certified NPO, began its activities in 2001. For approximately 20
years, it has promoted
a variety of educational activities in response to changes in society.Drawing on examples from Toda City, Saitama Prefecture, Kumi Imamura
, Representative Director of the Certified NPO Katariba, delivered a lecture on insights gained from their online support program
initiatives and the nature
of public-private partnerships and cooperation.
https://lot.or.jp/report/10201/

■ New Member Sign-Up

　[General Member] Gftd
Japan Co
., Ltd. https://www.gftd.co.jp/

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2. Learning of Tomorrow Channel

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■ Online Symposium Video Now Available!

・A Reality More Immersive Than Reality Itself: The Future of Learning Created by the Metaverse

https://youtu.be/Dw7TN4wI86M

・New Possibilities for Education Through the Use of XR: A Pilot Study on Virtual Classroom Instruction Aimed at Providing Optimal Learning Experiences for Individual Students and New
Educational Methods

https://youtu.be/dGhcSSPvdFQ

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3. Project Activity Report

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■ Online Symposium Report Now Available!

[“Good Adults” Who Support Children Serve as “Steps” Toward Self-Esteem]

　There has been a sharp increase in the number of children who cannot adapt to the standardized educational environment of school, lose their self-esteem, and stop
attending school. What kind of support
is needed to enable these children to live happily and with confidence, without
worrying about what others think?Hiroaki Tsujita, President and CEO of Waoful Co.
, Ltd., which operates “Yumuchu Classroom WOW”—a tutoring service for children who have stopped attending school
—will give a lecture on the initiatives and case studies of “Yumuchu Classroom.”
　Part 1: https://lot.or.jp/project/10037/
Part 2: https://lot.or.jp/project/10038/

[Pursuing Practical Learning That Incorporates "Philosophy"]

　Mr. Ushio Yamamoto, principal of Wao High School, gave a lecture on
the history of Wao
High School—which was founded by a cram school—and its curriculum, which emphasizes “discussion and dialogue.”
　First half: https://lot.or.jp/project/10069/
Second half: https://lot.or.jp/project/10070/

[Innovation arises from enhancing “collaborative capabilities.” In digital transformation (DX), what matters
most is the mindset to embrace change—more so than technology itself.]

　
Ken Sakamura, Dean of the Faculty of Information and Collaboration at Toyo University and Professor Emeritus at the University of Tokyo, gave a lecture on what is truly necessary for digital transformation (DX), drawing on real-world examples
of DX at INIAD—the Faculty of Information and Collaboration at Toyo University, which he founded
—to discuss how DX can be advanced in both the corporate and academic sectors.
　First half: https://lot.or.jp/project/10102/
Second half: https://lot.or.jp/project/10103/

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4. Announcements from Participating Companies and Organizations

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■ New VOD Course Launches: Learn the Flexible General Knowledge Needed to Thrive in Turbulent Times Through Video

　With Shu Yamaguchi serving as an advisor, experts from various fields will discuss topics such as philosophy, artistic thinking
, and economics from
a liberal arts perspective, tailored to a business context! You’ll learn “the ability to formulate your own questions,” “the ability to see through to the essence,
” and “a multifaceted perspective.”
　https://aeonconnect.jp/liberal_arts/?utm_source=chokyoiku&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=2212 (
KDDI Corporation)

■ [Google for Education] Information on Online
Seminars & Case Studies

・Google for Education Winter Seminar 2022
: 4 Recommended Google Solutions You Need to Know About Now!

　In this seminar series, we will present ideas for future applications
while sharing real-world examples
. Representatives from participating local governments will discuss forward-looking school management and future prospects
, drawing on case studies from schools that have already implemented the program.
https://events.withgoogle.com/gfe-winter-seminar2022/

・Online Seminar
on New Approaches to Learning in the GIGA Era: Let’s Get Started! The Future of Teacher Professional Development

　In this seminar, an expert will explain key points for teacher professional development
using cloud technology. We will also invite teachers from elementary and middle schools, as well as from the Board of Education, who are effectively promoting teacher
professional development in their respective settings, to share examples of their practical
approaches.
　https://events.withgoogle.com/gfe-event-20221217/

・A collection of case studies on the use of cloud-based tools for in-school professional development and lesson planning has been released.

　This is a collection of practical examples of
in-school professional development and lesson study using the cloud, created by education experts and teachers in the field. To help you put these ideas into practice right away, you’ll also find
free
templates and advice from education experts. We hope you’ll find this resource useful.
https://goo.gle/3Y3ZOSt
(Google for Education)

■ Digital Arts: Latest News & Public Awareness Activities

[Digital Arts News] • Approximately 25% of school boards
nationwide have not implemented paid filtering services — Digital
Arts Survey
https://www.daj.jp/webtopics/944/

・Exhibited at the “National ICT Education Mayors’ Summit and the 5th
Japan ICT Education Awards Ceremony,” hosted by the National Association of Mayors for ICT Education
https://www.daj.jp/webtopics/943/

・App Offering a Simulated Experience of the Dangers Lurking in Smartphones Now Available:
https://www.daj.jp/cs/sp/app/

[Outreach and Awareness Activities] Individual Registration
· Information Literacy Classes <For Students, Children, Parents, and School Staff
> *These sessions are currently available online as well.
https://www.daj.jp/csr/enlightenment/

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

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5. Recommended Related News

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News on "Learning of Tomorrow" from Japan and Around the World
http://lot.or.jp/relation/

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6. Media

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■ 106th Online Symposium

・Nov. 4: ReseEd Learning
of Tomorrow Symposium “Digital Citizenship Education” Nov. 17:
https://reseed.resemom.jp/article/2022/11/04/4988.html

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"Learning of Tomorrow" Newsletter, Vol. 052
Publisher: Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association Publication
Date: December 15
, 2022 Publisher: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Yuko Akamatsu

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