Learning of Tomorrow “Creating a New Digital Society: Our Role for the Next Generation”—March 16 This week's "Learning of Tomorrow Online Symposium" features Professor Jun Murai, speaking on "Creating a New Digital Society: Our Role for the Next Generation."
Professor Jun Murai, known as the “Father of the Internet in Japan,” serves as a Special Advisor to the Cabinet Secretariat in the field of digital policy and has been selected as a member of the “Temporary Administrative Council on Digital Affairs” and other bodies. How will Japan’s digital policy—and its education system—change with the launch of the Digital Agency?Professor Jun Murai, who states, “Japan’s digitalization policies have not necessarily been a failure. We now have the mechanisms in place to make adjustments,” will deliver a talk titled “Creating a New Digital Society: Our Role for the Next Generation.” 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.”
