Learning of Tomorrow [Now Accepting Applications] “An Interview with Takuya Hirai, Japan’s First Minister of Digital Affairs: How the Launch of the Digital Agency Will Transform Education in Japan” Since next Wednesday is a holiday, the next Learning of Tomorrow Online Symposium will be held on Wednesday, March 2.
An Interview with Takuya Hirai, Japan’s First Minister for Digital Affairs—How the Launch of the Digital Agency Is Transforming Education in Japan! The Digital Agency was established with the goal of optimizing the nation’s administrative systems through rapid decision-making—much like that of a startup—and realizing a digital society where “no one is left behind.”
Takuya Hirai, the first Minister for Digital Affairs and a member of the House of Representatives, who spearheaded the agency’s launch and paved the way for its establishment, will answer questions from our viewers. We are accepting questions and comments in advance.
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https://lot.or.jp/report/7534/
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.”
