CREATIVE KIDS TOP Learning of Tomorrow [Report] The 35th Online Symposium: Part 1—“Creating Schools That Empower Students to Pursue Their Passions: Clark International’s Approach—‘If You Love It, You’ll Be Good at It 2.0’”—

Learning of Tomorrow

2021.03.19
[Report] The 35th Online Symposium: Part 1—“Creating Schools That Empower Students to Pursue Their Passions: Clark International’s Approach—‘If You Love It, You’ll Be Good at It 2.0’”—

On February 24, 2021, the Learning of Tomorrow Association hosted an online symposium titled “Building a School Where Students Can Pursue Their Passions: Clark International’s Approach—‘If You Love It, You’ll Be Good at It 2.0’,” featuring Mr. Masayoshi Tsuchiya, Principal of the Akihabara IT Campus at Clark Memorial International High School.

In the first half of the symposium, Mr. Tsuchiya gave a presentation on the educational journey of Clark Memorial International High School, which focuses on students’ “passions,” and on its new initiative, “If You Love It, You’ll Be Good at It 2.0.” 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/4184/


　

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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.”