CREATIVE KIDS TOP Learning of Tomorrow [Report] Part 1 of the 87th Session: “Boldly Tackling Challenges in Japanese Education at a World Natural Heritage Site”

Learning of Tomorrow

2022.06.24
[Report] Part 1 of the 87th Session: “Boldly Tackling Challenges in Japanese Education at a World Natural Heritage Site”

On April 27, 2022, Learning of Tomorrowhosted an online symposium titled “The Education at Yakushima Oozora High School: Cultivating the Intuition and Empathy Needed to Envision the Future,” featuring Dr. Kenichiro Mogi, principal of Yakushima Oozora High School and a neuroscientist, and Ryohei Kikuchi, the school’s vice principal.

In the first half of the symposium, Mr. Mogi offered a sharp analysis of the challenges facing education in Japan, followed by a presentation by Mr. Kikuchi on the school’s educational philosophy of “becoming the adult you want to be.” 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/8987/


　

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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.”