CREATIVE KIDS TOP Learning of Tomorrow [Report] Part 2 of the 88th Session: “How to Create an Environment Where Children Can Learn While Playing Games”

Learning of Tomorrow

2022.07.01
[Report] Part 2 of the 88th Session: “How to Create an Environment Where Children Can Learn While Playing Games”

On May 11, 2022, Learning of Tomorrow hosted an online symposium titled “The Potential of Play and Learning in Games,” featuring Toru Fujimoto, Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo.

In the first half of the symposium, Mr. Fujimoto discussed how games and learning are connected, the educational benefits of games, and examples of initiatives that blend play and education. 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/9212/


　

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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.”