Learning of Tomorrow “The Future of Children’s Books: Poplar Publishing’s Challenge to Expand the Reading Experience,” to be held on March 23 Tomorrow's Learning of Tomorrow Online Symposium is titled "The Future of Children's Books: Poplar Publishing's Challenge to Expand the Reading Experience."
I asked Mr. Kato to tell us about “Yomokka!,” an all-you-can-read e-book service for elementary and middle schools.
As children’s reading environments and learning experiences undergo significant changes, how should we envision the future of children’s books?Last April, we launched a new children’s learning initiative called “Kodomotto Lab,” marking our full-scale entry into the educational ICT sector, which embodies Poplar Publishing’s philosophy of learning. Additionally, to commemorate the 35th anniversary of “Kaiketsu Zorori,” Poplar Publishing is currently planning and developing a new reading experience service.
We’ll hear about Poplar Publishing’s “serious yet playful” challenge to create a richer reading environment by leveraging the strengths of both print and digital formats, as well as the future of children’s books. We hope you’ll join us.
https://lot.or.jp/report/8071/
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.”
