CREATIVE KIDS TOP Learning of Tomorrow [Video Released] “The Time I Couldn’t Tell the Difference Between Education and Entertainment”

Learning of Tomorrow

2022.03.25
[Video Released] “The Time I Couldn’t Tell the Difference Between Education and Entertainment”

On January 19, 2022, the Learning of Tomorrow Association hosted an online symposium titled “The Blurring Line Between Education and Entertainment,” featuring Junya Komatsu, a television producer and CEO of Steelhead Co., Ltd.

In the first half of the symposium, Mr. Komatsu gave a presentation on the television industry, where he has worked for many years, and the surprising similarities between content creation in that industry and in the education sector. The second half consisted of a question-and-answer session with the audience.

Below is the report.
Part 1:
https://lot.or.jp/project/7707/後半: https://lot.or.jp/project/7708/


　

Profile


  • Digital Picture Book Author

    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.”