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2021.09.08
IVRC Online Judging Session

I have been asked to serve as a judge for the IVRC and am currently participating in the online judging session.

The IVRC is a long-running VR competition that has been held since 1993.

Wow, the level is so high—I just can't stop getting excited.

Even though the format was suddenly changed from an in-person evaluation to an online evaluation,

The quality of the presentation videos created by the students is also outstanding.

"I see!"—while some people are impressed by that perspective,

There are some works that leave you stunned by their wildly imaginative ideas—making you wonder, “How did they come up with that?”—and,

Aside from their technical expertise in implementation, I take my hat off to their open-mindedness, which allows them to come up with free-flowing and flexible ideas.

I guess this is where a fun future comes from.

IVRC Judges


　

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  • Digital Picture Book Author

    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.”