CREATIVE KIDS TOP Learning of Tomorrow [Report] 42nd Online Symposium: Part 1 — Co-hosted by the U.S. Embassy and Learning of Tomorrow — “The Current State of Online Education in the U.S. and Learning in the Post-Pandemic Era”

Learning of Tomorrow

2021.06.04
[Report] 42nd Online Symposium: Part 1 — Co-hosted by the U.S. Embassy and Learning of Tomorrow — “The Current State of Online Education in the U.S. and Learning in the Post-Pandemic Era”

On April 14, the U.S. Embassy and Learning of Tomorrow hosted an online symposium featuring Dr. Darcy W. Hardy, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs at Blackboard Inc.'s North American Higher Education (NAHE) division.

In the first half of the symposium, Mr. Darcy discussed key points and important concepts regarding the implementation of online education, as well as the current state of online education in the United States. The second half featured a question-and-answer session with the participants. Here is a recap of the first half.

First Half: https://lot.or.jp/project/4721/


　

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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.”