Learning of Tomorrow [Report] 56th Online Symposium: “Student-Centered Learning and Educational Transformation: Microsoft Education’s Vision”
At yesterday’s Learning of Tomorrow Online Symposium, we heard from Mr. Nakai of Microsoft Japan.
According to a U.S. survey, Japan has jumped to second place—right behind the U.S.—in terms of one device per student thanks to the GIGA School initiative!
Go, Japan!
*Yesterday, I was feeling so run down from side effects that I didn't even have the energy to put in my earrings before the symposium started, but hearing this story really cheered me up (*^^*)
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.”
