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Learning of Tomorrow

2021.09.03
[Video Released] 51st Online Symposium: “What Should Education Look Like in the Post-COVID Era?”

On June 23, 2021, Learning of Tomorrow hosted an online symposium titled “What Should Education Look Like in the Post-COVID Era?” featuring Kenichi Arai, Chairman of the Center for Educational Testing Research (CRET) and Advisor to Benesse Corporation.

In the first half of the symposium, Mr. Arai gave a presentation on the challenges facing the education sector in a post-COVID-19 society and the ideal future of education with an eye toward Society 5.0. The second half consisted of a question-and-answer session with the audience.

We have also published the report.

First Half: https://lot.or.jp/project/5294/

Second Half: https://lot.or.jp/project/5305/


　

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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.”