CREATIVE KIDS TOP Learning of Tomorrow [Report] Part 1 of the 98th Session: “Building a School in the Metaverse and Teaching Classes There”

Learning of Tomorrow

2022.10.07
[Report] Part 1 of the 98th Session: “Building a School in the Metaverse and Teaching Classes There”

On August 31, 2022, Learning of Tomorrow hosted an online symposium titled “A Reality More Immersive Than Reality: The Future of Learning Created by the Metaverse,” featuring Mr. Taisho Saito, Representative Director of Steins Co., Ltd.

In the first half of the symposium, Mr. Saito provided an overview of “Private VRC Academy,” a school community he founded in the metaverse, and discussed the potential and considerations for utilizing the metaverse in education. The second half featured a question-and-answer session with the participants.

Here's a look at the first half of the event.

First Half: https://lot.or.jp/project/9740/


　

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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.”