Learning of Tomorrow [Report] The 36th Online Symposium: Part 1—“Preparing for ‘What-If’ Disasters with VR/AR: The Role and Potential of IT in Disaster Prevention” On March 3, 2021, Learning of Tomorrow hosted an online symposium titled “Preparing for ‘What-If’ Disasters with VR/AR: The Role and Potential of IT in Disaster Prevention,” featuring Professor Tomoki Itamiya of the Department of General Education at Kanagawa Dental University’s School of Dentistry.
In the first half of the session, Mr. Itamiya presented case studies on the use of the “Disaster Scope® AR Disaster Simulation App” and the “VR Tsunami Driving Simulator” in disaster preparedness training, along with their effectiveness. The second half featured a question-and-answer session with the participants. This report covers the first half of the session.
First Half: https://lot.or.jp/project/4274/
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.”
