Learning of Tomorrow [Video Released] 10th Online Symposium: “Kyoto City’s Online Education Initiatives” On July 15, 2020, Learning of Tomorrow hosted an online symposium titled “A Conversation with the Kyoto City Superintendent of Education: Kyoto City’s Initiatives in Online Education,” featuring Masahide Aida, the Kyoto City Superintendent of Education.
In the first half, Mr. Aida presented the Kyoto City Board of Education’s initiatives during the period of citywide school closures caused by the spread of COVID-19, as well as its vision for expanding online education in the future. In the second half, there was a question-and-answer session with the audience.
We've also published a feature article.
First Half: https://lot.or.jp/wp/project/2326/
Second Half: https://lot.or.jp/wp/project/2341/
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.”
