＼＼＼Learning of Tomorrow Newsletter No. 023／／／
　Concept video for “Education in 20xx,” envisioning
the future
of education, now available!
　https://youtu.be/n3ZGAAB1VmA
INDEX

1. Featured News
・Launch of the Inter-academic Entrepreneur School ~ First Online Symposium Held ~
・Announcement
of an Online Lecture “Interview with the Aomori City Superintendent of Education—On Dealing with Children Who Refuse to Attend School”
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. Announcements
from the Secretariat ・Announcement
of the New Website “Toyo Keizai Education × ICT” ・New Members
: Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
, Digital
Arts Inc., Qualcomm Japan
, Amazon Web Services
Japan K.K. 3
. Columns & Interviews
・Update
on the “Learning of Tomorrow Channel”: Nobutaka Tsubota (Tsubota Juku / Headmaster)
　　Mr. Masaharu Nakagawa (Member of the House of Representatives)
　　Mr. Hiroshi Komiyama (Chairman, Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.; Chairman, Learning of Tomorrow)
　　Mr. Daisuke Yanagisawa (Representative Director and CEO, Kayac, Inc.)
　　Mr. Tsunehisa Shishido (Professor, Graduate School of Law and Politics, The University of Tokyo)
　　Mr. Michihiro Ishibashi (Member of the House of Councillors)
Mr. Tomoyuki Sugiyama (President, Digital Hollywood University)
Video messages from these guests are now available!
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Project Activity Reports
・Online Lecture Report
: “Interview with the Superintendent of Education for Kumamoto City: Kumamoto City’s Initiatives in Online Education”
“Interview with the Director of Education for Amagasaki City: Initiatives for Learning Support Using ICT”
・Report
on the 1st Data Working Group Meeting 5
. Announcements
from Participating Companies and Organizations 6
. Recommended Related News
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. Media
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1. Featured News
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■ “Education in 20xx” Concept Video Released
A video envisioning the future
of education has been released.It depicts a new model of school driven by the advancement
of ICT in education, featuring schools
equipped with digital devices, the widespread adoption of individually optimized subject learning, project-based learning
, and problem-solving-based learning, as well as the diverse career paths available after graduation.　 　
https://youtu.be/n3ZGAAB1VmA
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Launch of the “Inter-academic Entrepreneur School” — First Online Symposium Held —
　Learning
of Tomorrow hashas formed a community of schools
enthusiastic about entrepreneurship education called the “Inter-academic Entrepreneur School.” Through
collaboration with venture capitalists, mentors, and other stakeholders, the association will promote the development of entrepreneurs by engaging
in activities such as creating joint curricula and hosting pitch events. To kick off the initiative,
an online lunch symposium was held.
　https://lot.or.jp/wp/report/2038/
 
■ Announcement
of Online Lecture
“A Conversation with the Aomori City Superintendent of Education—Dealing with Children Who Are Not Attending School”
Mr. Hifumi Narita, Superintendent of Education
for Aomori City, who announced survey results showing that 90.9% of students who were not attending school but participated in remote classes returned to school after classes resumed
, will speak at the event.
　https://lot.or.jp/wp/report/2096/


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2. Notice
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■ Announcement
Regarding the New Website “Toyo Keizai education×ICT” The Learning of Tomorrow Association
is collaborating on this next-generation educational information website launched by Toyo Keizai Inc
.“Toyo Keizai Education × ICT” is a new website that focuses on
ICT education and connects
those involved in education in an “interactive” rather than “one-way” manner.It features a special
in-depth interview with Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s Minister without Portfolio in charge of Digital Affairs; an interview on “Education ICT” with Toshiaki Endo
, Member of the House of Representatives and Chair of the Cross-Party Parliamentary League on Education ICT; as well asexplanations of the “GIGA School
Initiative” and the “New Curriculum Guidelines,” as well as an online talk session featuring N High School, Tsukuba City, and current University of Tokyo
students—the site is packed with content designed to help promote
new forms of learning.
　https://toyokeizai.net/feature/ict-edu
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New Member Enrollment
・Director Member
: Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
https://www.ntt.co.jp/
 
・General Members
: Digital Arts Inc.
https://www.daj.jp/
, Qualcomm Japan
http://www.qualcomm.co.jp/
, Amazon Web Services Japan K.K.
https://aws.amazon.com/jp/
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3. Columns & Interviews
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■ Notice
Regarding Updates to the “Learning of Tomorrow Channel” 　We’re streaming interviews with prominent figures
from various fields and symposium highlights
every day! Please be sure to subscribe to the Learning of Tomorrow’s official channel.
　https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjoSVe-pcbahOMCCQJ9Sobw
[
Published Videos]
・Daisuke Yanagisawa (CEO, Kayac Inc.)
“Education where students themselves think about ‘what education should be’!”
　“Broadening Perspectives Through Education That Elevates One’s Outlook, Cultivating Flexible Talent”
“Enjoying Restrictions Through Ingenuity and a Shift in Mindset”
・Masahito Moriyama (Member of the House of Representatives)
“Enriching Life Through Interest and Curiosity”
・Tsunetoshi Shishido(Professor, Graduate School of Law and Politics, University of Tokyo)
“The Importance of Debate Skills”
“What I Gained in School”
“Strive to Build a Better Future Through Perseverance and Bold Change!”
“A Training Ground to Realize a More Advanced University Philosophy”
• Masaharu Nakagawa (Member of the House of Representatives)
　“Let’s Envision the Future Beyond Technological Advancements”
— Mr. Nobutaka Tsubota (Director, Tsubota Juku)
“The Earth Will Change with Further Technological Advancements!”
— Mr. Michihiro Ishibashi (Member of the House of Councillors)
“Digital Textbooks for a New Era”
“What We Can Expect from Future Technology”
— Mr. Hiroshi Komiyama(Chairman, Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.; Chairman, Learning of Tomorrow Association)
“How Will Technology Shape the Future?”
• Mr. Tomoyuki Sugiyama (President, Digital Hollywood University)
“Elementary, Middle, and High Schools Are Still Stuck in the Showa Era of Education!”
“Utilizing Online Classes”
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4. Project Activity Report
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■ Online Lecture Report
: “Interview with the Superintendent of Kumamoto City: Kumamoto City’s Online Education Initiatives”
An online lecture was held featuring Mr. Hiroji Endo, Superintendent of Kumamoto
City.
In the first half, Mr. Endo provided specific details about online classes that emphasize interactive communication
between teachers and students.
　In the second half, a Q&A
session with participants was held,
featuring Ms. Rie Hirakawa
, Superintendent of Education for Hiroshima Prefecture—who had delivered the previous online lecture—and Ms. Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of the Learning of Tomorrow Association. [Video]
https://youtu.be/xEd361hq11o
　[Report]
First Half: https://lot.or.jp/wp/project/2019/
Second Half:
https://lot.or.jp/wp/project/2031/ ■
Online Lecture Report　
“Interview with the Director of Education for Amagasaki City: Initiatives for Learning Support Using ICT”
　We hosted a lecture featuring Mr. Makoto Matsumoto, Director of Education for Amagasaki City
, Hyogo Prefecture. In the first half
, Mr. Matsumoto presented concrete examples of learning support initiatives that utilized ICT
during school closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.The second
half consisted of a question-and-answer session.
Part 1: https://lot.or.jp/wp/project/2039/
Part 2: https://lot.or.jp/wp/project/2047/
 
■ Report
on the First Data Working Group Meeting 　A Data Working Group was established with the aim of ensuring the appropriate and effective use of educational data
,
such as learning histories. At the first working group
meeting, discussions focused on the design of systems and demonstration projects related to educational information,
using the Next-Generation Medical Infrastructure Act as a framework.
　https://lot.or.jp/wp/project/2088/
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5. Announcements
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■ Free Release
of Digital Learning Materials for High School and College Students on E-Commerce 　Digital learning materials titled “Peace of Mind! How to Use Flea Market Apps and Online
Auctions,” designed for high
school and college students who use e-commerce platforms such as online
flea markets and auctions, are now available for free on our website.
　These digital learning materials enable students to practically learn about the issues surrounding
e-commerce and how to address them from an active learning perspective through “simulation
materials”—drama-style scenarios based on real-life problems—and “knowledge
materials,” such as columns reflecting the latest information.
　(Internet Content Review and Monitoring Organization (I-ROI)
, a general incorporated association) http://dcajr.jp/ec/
■
“Gakken Home Learning Support Project” Now Underway!
  　
In response to the temporary closure of elementary, junior high, and high schools, as well as special needs schools
, to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, we are continuing
this project to provide content and services that help alleviate children’s anxieties about home learning and contribute to maintaining
their academic skills.(Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.)
　https://www.gakken.co.jp/homestudy-support/
 
■ Digital Arts’ Initiatives
for the GIGA School Initiative In 1998, Digital Arts
developed Japan’s first domestic filtering software
and has been providing security solutions to ensure that children can
use the Internet safely and securely.
　For educational institutions
considering the introduction of one device per student under the GIGA School Initiative, Digital Arts has prepared a special lineup of its “i-FILTER” web
security products, which help create a safe and secure learning environment.
(Digital Arts Co., Ltd.)
　https://www.daj.jp/GIGA/


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6. Recommended Related News
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News
on Digital Education and Teaching Materials in Japan and Abroad: Introducing
News on Programming Education
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7. Media
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■ “Education in 20xx” Concept Video
: June 24 ICT Education News
: June 25 Resemom
 
■ Online Lecture
June 18 Education News
June 29 EdtechZine
July 3 EdtechZine
July 6 EdtechZine
Click here

for details https://lot.or.jp/news/
 

"Learning of Tomorrow" Newsletter, Vol. 023
Publisher: Learning of Tomorrow Association (General Incorporated Association) Publication
Date: July 15, 2020
Publisher: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Yuko Akamatsu