Learning of Tomorrow [Video Released] 8th Online Symposium: “Response to School Closures at the Chiba University Faculty of Education Affiliated Elementary School (Voices from the Front Lines)” On July 9, 2020, Learning of Tomorrow hosted an online symposium titled “Voices from the Front Lines: The Chiba University Faculty of Education Affiliated Elementary School’s Response to School Closures,” featuring Mr. Kiyoshi Oki, vice principal of the Chiba University Faculty of Education Affiliated Elementary School, and Mr. Shota Koike, a teacher at the school.
In the first half, Ms. Koike discussed the school’s online classes, which were held during the school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Afterward, Mr. Oki presented a vision and recommendations for school education with an eye toward the post-pandemic era. The second half consisted of a question-and-answer session with the audience.
We've also published a feature article.
First Half: https://lot.or.jp/wp/project/2256/
Second Half: https://lot.or.jp/wp/project/2272/
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.”
