Learning of Tomorrow [Report] 77th Session, Part 1: “Developing Digital Talent and the Next Steps” On February 2, 2022, the Learning of Tomorrow Association hosted an online symposium featuring Mr. Koji Machida, Senior Manager in the Public Sector at Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting LLC.
In the first half of the symposium, Mr. Machida explained what kind of digital talent is needed to drive digital innovation (DX: Digital Transformation) through the use of ICT. In the second half, a question-and-answer session was held with the participants.
Here's a look at the first half of the event.
First Half: https://lot.or.jp/project/8092/
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.”
