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INDEX

Top News
Pick ● Now Accepting Registrations for Online Symposium!
https://lot.or.jp/feature/2676/
・[July 27] The Potential
for Robot-Led Learning in Mixed-Grade Classrooms・[August 3] A First in Japan! Centralizing Data
via a Proprietary Learning Support Platform to Realize Individually Optimized Learning—Kochi
Prefecture● Announcement of the “Super SDGs Lab” Summer Event

2 Learning of Tomorrow
Channel● Online Symposium Video Now Available
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjoSVe-pcbahOMCCQJ9Sobw
・Educational Programming, Entertainment, and Digital Technology・The Role of Education in an Era
of Uncertainty・Could This Be the Solution for
Corporate Digital Transformation? ~“Information” Becomes a Subject on University Entrance Exams~

3 Project Activity Reports
● Online Symposium Report Now Available!
https://lot.or.jp/feature/2628/
・The Impact of the New High School Course “Information I” on Corporate Digital Transformation・Boldly Tackling
Japan’s Educational Challenges in a
World Natural Heritage Site・Creating an Environment Where Students Can Learn While Playing Games・Leveraging
Diverse Information from
Schools to Benefit the Education and Welfare Sectors・Yamagata Businesses, Universities, and Government Agencies Collaborate to Provide Cutting-Edge AI Education to High School Students

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

[July 27 Event: The Potential for Robot-Led Learning in Combined-Grade Classrooms]

Hirofumi Suzuki, CEO of Solution Gate
, discussed the potential of “Unibo-sensei”—an educational robot
for elementary school students developed by Solution Gate—based on a case study from Aogawa Elementary School in Miyoshi City
, Hiroshima Prefecture, which has implemented the robot in its multi-grade classrooms, and explained how “Unibo-sensei” enables a teaching style closer to face-to-face interaction,
unlike one-way lessons delivered via tablets and other devices.and Mr. Akinori Sadamaru, principal of Aogawa Elementary School in Miyoshi City,
Hiroshima Prefecture, delivered presentations.
https://lot.or.jp/report/9022/

[August 3 Event: A First in Japan! Centralizing Data via a Proprietary Learning Support Platform to Realize Personalized
Learning—Kochi Prefecture]

While many local governments access the MEXCBT—developed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)—through one of
the online learning portals operated by four private companies, Mr
. Masato Takeichi of the Education Policy Division, Secretariat of the Kochi Prefectural Board of Education, who
led the project, gave a presentation on why Kochi Prefecture
chose to develop its own system, as well as the objectives behind this decision and future prospects.

https://lot.or.jp/report/9247/

■ Announcement: “Super SDGs Lab” Summer Event

The “Super SDGs Lab,” promoted
by B Lab and the Kyoto Super SDGs Consortium (Kyoto University, Kyoto City,
SoftBank Corp., and approximately 10 other companies), is a project that mobilizes society as a whole to
support the initiatives of children who are using technology to tackle social issues and
bring solutions to life. Learning of Tomorrow is participating as a partner organization.
As the first phase of this project, the organization will hold symposiums and
workshops for educators.

https://lot.or.jp/report/9312/

　

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2. Learning of Tomorrow Channel

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■ Online Symposium Video Now Available!

・Educational Programming, Entertainment, and Digital Media

https://youtu.be/I5qpJwMSKfw

・What Should Education Look Like in an Era of Uncertainty?

https://youtu.be/OeyfZ10WzCw

・Will this be a solution for advancing corporate digital transformation?

~"Information" Becomes a Subject on College Entrance Exams~

https://youtu.be/I04Z4TLn2CQ

　

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3. Project Activity Report

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■ Online Symposium Report Now Available!

[The Impact of the New High School Course “Information I” on Corporate Digital Transformation]

Mr. Yoshihiko Kakei,
Professor Emeritus at Waseda University and Professor Emeritus at Tokyo University of Communications, explains
how information education is changing—and how it will impact businesses—as a result of the new high school course “Information I,” which began in the 2022 academic year, and
the Common Test for University Admissions scheduled to be implemented in 2025.
Part 1:
https://lot.or.jp/project/8958/後半 https://lot.or.jp/project/8959/

[Boldly Tackling Japan’s Educational Challenges in a World Natural Heritage Site]

In the first half of the symposium, Kenichiro
Mogi, principal of Yakushima Oozora High School and a neuroscientist, offered a sharp analysis of the challenges facing education in Japan.
He was followed by Ryohei Kikuchi, the school’s vice principal, who gave a presentation on the
school’s educational philosophy centered on the theme “Becoming the Adult You Want to Be.”First
Half:
https://lot.or.jp/project/8987/後半 https://lot.or.jp/project/8988/

[How to Create an Environment Where Children Can Learn While Playing Games]

Toru Fujimoto, Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo, discussed
the connection between games and learning, the educational benefits of games, and
examples of initiatives that integrate play and education.
Part 1:
https://lot.or.jp/project/9210/後半 https://lot.or.jp/project/9212/

[Leveraging a Variety of Information from Schools for Use in the Education and Welfare Sectors]

Mr. Tetsuro Kurata, former mayor of Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture, gave a lecture
on initiatives to utilize
highly valuable data accumulated in schools to monitor children’s development, improve teachers’ instructional skills,
and support children facing challenges.
First Half:
https://lot.or.jp/project/9258/後半 https://lot.or.jp/project/9259/

[Yamagata Companies, Universities, and Government Agencies Collaborate to Provide High School Students with Cutting-Edge AI Education]

Mr. Shinichi Matsumoto, Chairman of the Yamagata AI Club Operating Consortium, explained the “Yamagata AI Club”
—which is primarily
being implemented as a club activity at high schools in Yamagata Prefecture—covering its background, vision, and curriculum.
Part 1:
https://lot.or.jp/project/9319/後半 https://lot.or.jp/project/9320/

　

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4. Announcements from Participating Companies and Organizations

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■ [Digital Arts] Latest News & Public Awareness Activities

・New story added
to the app that lets users experience firsthand the dangers lurking
in smartphoneshttps://www.daj.jp/webtopics/200/

・Outreach and Awareness Activities: Individual Registration
for Information Literacy Classes <For Students, Parents, and School Staff>
*These classes are now also available online.
https://www.daj.jp/csr/enlightenment/
(Digital Arts Co., Ltd.)

■ Google for Education Online Seminar: NEXT—Advanced ICT Utilization Using the Cloud
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Exploring Expanding Possibilities with Google—

In addition to showcasing practical examples of how school boards are making
full use of cloud tools as part of their innovative initiatives,
we will also
present the future product roadmap from Google for Education.
https://events.withgoogle.com/gfe-jp–20220716/
(Google for Education)

　

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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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■ The 94th Online Symposium

・July 7: *Education News*—The Challenges of Supporting
Gifted Students: Many Heartfelt Voices at the Learning of Tomorrow Symposium

https://www.kyobun.co.jp/news/20220706_03/

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Learning of Tomorrow Newsletter Vol. 047
Publisher: Learning of Tomorrow Association (General Incorporated Association) Publication
Date: July 15, 2022
Publisher: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Yuko Akamatsu

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