Learning of Tomorrow [Report] Part 76, Second Half: “When I Could No Longer Tell the Difference Between Education and Entertainment” On January 19, 2022, Learning of Tomorrow hosted an online symposium 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 participants.
Here's a look at what happened in the second half.
Second Half: https://lot.or.jp/project/7708/
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.”
