Learning of Tomorrow [Announcement] “On How I Lost Sight of the Difference Between Education and Entertainment” For the online symposium on Wednesday, January 19, we will be welcoming Mr. Junya Komatsu, producer of the NHK General TV program “Chiko-chan ni Shikarareru.”
Mr. Komatsu has been active on the front lines of variety show production for many years. His career path has taken him from Fuji TV to Kyodo TV and eventually to freelance work, and he has produced a wide range of content spanning terrestrial TV, BS satellite TV, streaming services, and even educational platforms.Mr. Komatsu, who says he realized he was ultimately doing the same thing after working in both education and entertainment simultaneously, will speak on the topic titled “How I Lost Sight of the Difference Between Education and Entertainment.”
We look forward to your participation.
https://lot.or.jp/report/7205/
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.”
