＼＼＼Learning of Tomorrow Newsletter No. 025／／／


INDEX
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. Featured News
　・Announcement
of an Online Symposium 　“Digital Archives That Foster Self-Directed Learning”
　　https://lot.or.jp/wp/report/2308/
　“Interview with Mitsumura Tosho: The New World of Learning 　　Opened Up by
Digital Textbooks in the Post-COVID Era of Education”
　　https://lot.or.jp/wp/report/2281/
　“What Did Tokyo Shoseki Do During the COVID-19 Pandemic? What Will It Do After GIGA?”
　　https://lot.or.jp/wp/report/2362/

　・Book to be published at the end of September!
　“The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era”
　　https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4750350915/
 
Videos from the Learning of Tomorrow CHANNEL Now Available!
　https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjoSVe-pcbahOMCCQJ9Sobw
・Online Symposium: “AI and Education in the Post-COVID Era”
　・Inter-academic Entrepreneur School Online Symposium

3 Project Activity Reports
& Online Symposium Reports
　　“The Importance of Utilizing Learning History Data”
　　“Voices from the Front Lines: How Chiba University Faculty of Education Affiliated Elementary School Handled School Closures”
　　“‘LoiLo Meta School for Teachers’: A Tool for Learning How to Conduct Online Classes”
　・5G × Education Working Group Report
　・Data Working Group Meeting Report
　・Report
on the “Exchange of Views with Local Government Leaders” 4 Announcements
from Participating
Companies and Organizations
5 Recommended Related News

6 Media


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1. Featured News
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■ Announcement
of Online Symposium
・The 19th “Digital Archives that Foster Self-Directed Learning”

　The online symposium on September 23 will explore the potential of digital archives 　for educational
content.Mr. Akihiko Takano (National Institute
of Informatics, 　University of Tokyo, NPO Rensho Publishing), who is involved in digital archives such
as the 　“Digital Viewer for Glass Negatives of
Horyuji Kondo Wall Paintings” and “Japan Search,” 　will deliver a presentation.
　https://lot.or.jp/wp/report/2308/

・18th Symposium: “A Conversation with Mitsumura Tosho: The New World of Learning Opened Up by 　　　　　Digital Textbooks in
the Post-COVID Era of Education”

On September 17, as the first installment of the digital textbook series, an online symposium was held
featuring 　. With each child
　now equipped with their own device and a new style of
learning 　emerging in the post-COVID era, digital textbooks and teaching materials are once again in the spotlight 　as “killer content”
for public education.While introducing actual examples 　of digital
textbooks and teaching materials, the speakers discussed 　key points
, challenges, and future prospects.
　https://lot.or.jp/wp/report/2281/
 
・20th Session: “What Did Tokyo Shoseki Do During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
　　　　　What Will It Do After GIGA?”

　On September 30, as the second installment of the digital textbook series, we welcomed Mr. Kawase from
Tokyo Shoseki 　to introduce
the initiatives Tokyo Shoseki implemented 　. He will also discuss how Tokyo Shoseki plans to support the next phase 　—such as software
and other resources—following the establishment of the necessary infrastructure 　to realize the GIGA
School Initiative.
　https://lot.or.jp/wp/report/2362/
   

■ Book to be Published at the End of September!
　“The Frontiers
of Online Education in Japan 　　—Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era”

　Pre-orders are now being accepted
for this book by Nanako Ishido (author and editor), Chairperson of Learning of Tomorrow. 　It compiles
content from online symposia held by Learning of Tomorrow. 　The COVID-19 school closures revealed Japan’s lag in digital education.
　What should we do now to ensure children’s learning continues? Through 　global
trends, initiatives by leading local governments and schools in Japan, and efforts
by the private education sector, 　this book reports on the rapidly changing
　frontiers of learning as we approach the full-scale arrival of the AI and data era.
　https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4750350915/


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■ 4th Online Symposium: “AI and Education in the Post-COVID Era”
　We hosted an online symposium featuring Ryo Shimizu,
President and CEO of 　Gilia
, Inc. In the first half of the event, Mr. Shimizu presented on the 　latest developments in AI and education
.The second half featured a
Q&A session 　with participants.
　https://youtu.be/0pZv1KD3SHw


■ Inter-academic Entrepreneur School Online Symposium

　Amid a growing entrepreneurial fervor in Japan—evidenced by groundbreaking startup case studies, the success of young entrepreneurs, and the popularity
of pitch events 　, we held a symposium featuring schools dedicated to entrepreneurship
education, venture capital (VC) firms,
　and mentors. To
promote the development of entrepreneurs, 　we held discussions
on “the needs of students and schools” and “the needs of VCs.” 　
　https://youtu.be/BPcFYRVV8WQ


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3. Project Activity Report
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■ Online Symposium Report　

・“The Importance of Utilizing Learning History Data”

　On July 8, an online symposium
was held featuring Mr. Hiroto Yasuura, Vice President of Kyushu University. 　In the first half, he introduced the importance of utilizing learning history data
, 　a project currently being undertaken by Kyushu University.
　[Report]　
　First Half　https://lot.or.jp/wp/project/2230/
　Second Half　https://lot.or.jp/wp/project/2246/


・“Voices from the Front Lines: How the Chiba University Faculty of Education Affiliated Elementary School Responded to School Closures”
  　
On July 9, we hosted an online symposium featuring Mr. Kei 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, Mr. Koike presented on the online classes 　the school implemented during
the school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Following that
,
Mr. Oki 　presented a vision for school education and recommendations with an eye toward the post-COVID era. 　[Report]　 　First Half:
https://lot.or.jp/wp/project/2256/
　Second Half: https://lot.or.jp/wp/project/2272/
   

・“LoiLo Super School for Teachers: Learn How to Conduct Online Classes”

　On July 13, LoiLo Co., Ltd. hosted an online 　symposium featuring three guests: Ryutaro Sugiyama, Director and COO of LoiLo
Co., Ltd.; Kenji Nonaka, LoiLo 　Super School Leader; and Makoto Wada, Principal
of 　Makoto Wada, a teacher at Aikou Junior and Senior High School, were invited to participate in an online
　symposium. The first half featured an introduction to
“LoiLo Note School,” 　as well as “LoiLo Meta School”—online
classes for children nationwide launched during the school closures— 　and an online seminar
for teachers 　“LoiLo Super School for Teachers.”
　[Report]　
　First Half 　https://lot.or.jp/wp/project/2286/
　Second Half 　https://lot.or.jp/wp/project/2288/
   

■ “Inter-academic Entrepreneur School” Launched—First Online Symposium Held

　On July 20, the “Inter-academic Entrepreneur School” held
its first online symposium. 　The event brought together schools passionate about entrepreneurship education, venture capital (VC) firms, and 　mentors
.Toward
Promoting Entrepreneur Development 　This section presents an overview
of the discussions regarding 　“requests from students and schools” and “requests from VCs.”
　https://lot.or.jp/wp/project/2346/
   

■ Report
on the First 5G × Education Working Group Meeting
　Held online on July 27. The 5G × Education Working Group was 　established as a forum to deepen
discussions on the educational use of 5G by inviting stakeholders and experts;
　the first meeting proceeded with each
　member gave a presentation on issues to be discussed in the future .
　https://lot.or.jp/wp/project/2284/
   

■ Report
on the 2nd Data Working Group Meeting
　At the 2nd working group meeting,
building on the discussions from the first meeting, 　an exchange of views took place based on the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s “Committee on Data Utilization”—in which Mr. Hashida participates—
　and the initiatives at Kyushu University led by Mr. Yasuura.
　https://lot.or.jp/wp/project/2303/
   

■ Report
on the “Exchange of Views with Local Government Leaders” 　On August 24, the Platinum Vision Network and the Learning of Tomorrow Association jointly hosted
　the first installment of the “Exchange of Views with Local Government Leaders” online.
Participants included Katsunori Aoki, Governor of Katsushika Ward; Yasutomo Suzuki, Mayor of Hamamatsu City; and Ichinomiya City’s Mayor
　Masayasu, Mr. Takehiko Kawazoe of NTT, Mr. Koji Morishita of Mitsumura Shoten, Mr. 　Tomofumi Hiroyama of
Google, Chairman Hiroshi Komiyama, Chairwoman Nanako Ishido,
and others participated in 　a lively discussion.
　https://lot.or.jp/wp/project/2276/


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4. Announcements
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■ Free Provision
of New Services 　Aligned
with the “GIGA School Initiative” and the “With Corona” Era
　To support teachers, children, and students in educational settings 　so they can engage in online and at-home
learning smoothly and without burden,we will begin providing
new services free of charge, 　designed to support the “GIGA
　School Initiative” and the “Living with COVID-19” era, 　starting in August
. (1) future Shunkai Connect
　Allows users to switch a tablet’s network connection between
school and home 　with simple operations.
(2) Online Learning Environment Support Service
　Teachers can easily notify students at home of necessary information
, 　such as the date, time, and connection URL for online learning.
　(Fujitsu Limited)

　Details: https://pr.fujitsu.com/jp/news/2020/08/3.html
   

■ [Call for Participants] Online Information Literacy Course for Educators
Hosted by Digital Arts: “Protecting Students from Online Problems”
  　
Participants will experience
simulations of online issues 　that students are prone to encounter. (Examples: dating site scams, cyberbullying, internet
　addiction, backlash from video posts, personal information leaks, etc.) Can be utilized 　for information literacy education
.(Digital Arts Co., Ltd.)

　Date and Time: Thursday, September 30, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:00
PM 　Registration: https://mktg.daj.jp/public/seminar/view/2244
   

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News on digital education and teaching materials from Japan and abroad. News on
programming education:
http://lot.or.jp/relation/


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7. Media
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■ Online Symposium
　Aug. 20 Kyoiku Shimbun
　Sept. 10 Kyoiku Shimbun

■ Interacademic Esports Education
　Aug. 26 4Gamer.net
　Aug. 26 Jiji.com
　August 26 Ledge.ai
　August 26 ZDNet Japan
　August 26 Excite News
　August 26 Pharmaceutical Online NEWS
　August 27 ICT Education News

Click here for details

https://lot.or.jp/news/
 

"Learning of Tomorrow" Newsletter, Vol. 025
Publisher: Learning of Tomorrow Association (General Incorporated Association) Publication
Date: September 15, 2020
Editor-in-Chief: Nanako Ishido

Edited by Yuko Akamatsu