Learning of Tomorrow [Today] The 56th Online Symposium: “Student-Centered Learning and Educational Transformation: Microsoft Education’s Vision” Today’s “Learning of Tomorrow” online symposium features Ms. Yoko Nakai, Executive Officer and General Manager of the Education and Research Sales Division, Public Sector Business Unit, at Microsoft Japan.
"Microsoft 365 Education" is Microsoft’s latest education platform, built on over 40 years of experience in the education sector worldwide.The underlying vision behind this platform is how to cultivate “Future Ready Skills”—the abilities children need to thrive in the future. We will hear about Microsoft Japan’s efforts to realize the GIGA School Initiative, which consistently prioritizes the learner as the center of the learning experience.
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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.”
