CREATIVE KIDS TOP Learning of Tomorrow [Announcement] “The Potential of Games for Play and Learning”

Learning of Tomorrow

2022.04.12
[Announcement] “The Potential of Games for Play and Learning”

For the online symposium on Wednesday, May 11, we will be welcoming Dr. Toru Fujimoto, Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo.

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While children’s play environments have changed significantly over time, the world of digital games is also expanding to offer learning opportunities that encourage children’s independent activities and foster the seeds of curiosity. Research findings from around the world have shown that “games bring out children’s abilities,” and games serve as an excellent tool for trial and error while maintaining motivation.

Mr. Toru Fujimoto is a leading authority in Japan on “game-based learning,” which uses games to enhance learning outcomes. Mr. Fujimoto, who states that “games can also develop ‘non-cognitive skills’ that cannot be measured by traditional school grades,” will deliver a talk titled “The Potential of Games for Play and Learning.” We hope you will join us.


　

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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.”