Learning of Tomorrow [Video Available Through the End of October] 48th Online Symposium: “Lecture by Masanobu Takahama of Hanamaru Gakushukai—‘The Core of Educational Issues Lies in the Family!’” On May 26, 2021, Learning of Tomorrow hosted an online symposium titled “Lecture by Masanobu Takahama of Hanamaru Gakushukai: The Core of Educational Issues Lies in the Family!” featuring Masanobu Takahama, representative of Hanamaru Gakushukai and chairman of the board of the NPO Child-Rearing Support Group Mugigumi.
In the first half, Mr. Takahama delivered a lecture focusing on the importance of home learning during early childhood, which plays a crucial role in the development of children’s abilities. In the second half, he held a Q&A session with viewers, joined by Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of Learning of Tomorrow.
The following is the report.
First Half: https://lot.or.jp/project/5107/
Second Half: https://lot.or.jp/project/5121/
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.”
