Learning of Tomorrow [Announcement] “The Future and Prospects of VR in Realizing ‘Learning of Tomorrow'” This week’s “Learning of Tomorrow” Online Symposium, titled “The Future and Prospects of VR in Realizing ‘Learning of Tomorrow,’” will feature a presentation by Professor Masahiko Inami of the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Tokyo.
Professor Inami, who describes the value of VR as “the ability to experience things, to put yourself in someone else’s shoes by taking on a different role, and, third, the ability to provide Learning of Tomorrow,” will speak with us about the future and prospects of VR in education. The event is this coming Tuesday at lunchtime. We hope you’ll join us.
https://lot.or.jp/report/4178/
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.”
