CREATIVE KIDS TOP Learning of Tomorrow [Report] Part 2 of the 99th Session: “Opportunities and Challenges Revealed by a Pilot Study of Virtual Classroom Instruction Conducted by Companies and Universities”

Learning of Tomorrow

2022.10.21
[Report] Part 2 of the 99th Session: “Opportunities and Challenges Revealed by a Pilot Study of Virtual Classroom Instruction Conducted by Companies and Universities”

On September 7, 2022, Learning of Tomorrowhosted an online symposium titled “The Potential of New Education Utilizing XR: A Pilot Study of Virtual Space Classes Aimed at Providing Optimal Learning for Individual Students and New Educational Methods,” featuring Takashi Nonaka, a Professional at NEC Corporation’s (hereinafter “NEC”) DX Offering & Platform Strategy Division, among other speakers.

During the first half of the symposium, NEC and the University of Professional Studies for Information Management and Innovation (hereinafter “iU”) gave a presentation on their joint pilot project for virtual classroom instruction, under the theme “New Possibilities for Education Using XR.” The second half featured a question-and-answer session with the participants.

Here's a look at what happened in the second half.

Second Half: https://lot.or.jp/project/9820/


　

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    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.”