Learning of Tomorrow [Report] Part 1 of the 14th Learning of Tomorrow Online Symposium: “The ‘Learning Environment’ Created by Google for Education” On August 4, 2020, Learning of Tomorrowhosted an online symposium titled “The ‘Learning Environment’ Created by Google for Education: Why Chromebooks Are Chosen,” featuring Stuart Miller (hereinafter referred to as “Mr. Miller”), Director of Marketing for Google for Education in the Asia-Pacific region, and Masatomo Tani, Chair of the Coordination Subcommittee of the Nara Prefecture GIGA School Initiative Promotion Council.
In the first half, Mr. Miller provided an overview of “Google for Education” and shared examples of its use. Mr. Tani then explained the details of Nara Prefecture’s joint procurement program and Nara City’s efforts regarding the GIGA School initiative. The second half consisted of a question-and-answer session with participants. Here is a recap of the first half of the event.
First Half: https://lot.or.jp/wp/project/2458/
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.”
