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Learning of Tomorrow

2020.06.04
[Media] Interacademic Esports Education Meta School

Thank you to all the media outlets for covering the “eSports Meta School,” which was launched through a collaboration between the Learning of Tomorrow Association and JeSU. We’ve
also been receiving a steady stream of inquiries from people interested in participating, and we look forward to seeing how this initiative develops.

"The Interacademic Esports Education program, organized by both organizations, will have the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Secretariat for the Promotion of Intellectual Property Strategy under the Cabinet Office serving as observers. The initiative aims to foster esports talent, promote the adoption of esports in classroom instruction and extracurricular activities, and explore the educational value of esports.
Specifically, a working group will be formed comprising universities, vocational schools, technical colleges, high schools, and elementary and junior high schools interested in incorporating esports into education. Based on this, a “secretariat” led by JeSU and Learning of Tomorrow will first draft a joint curriculum designed primarily for university courses.
Regarding the curriculum content, two main themes are being considered: “Learning about esports” and “Learning through esports.” We plan to refine the content based on practical implementation at the schools participating in the working group.”

GAME Cross: “JeSU and Others Establish ‘Meta School’ to Provide Educational Opportunities Through Esports”

https://game.asahi.com/article/13427148?fbclid=IwAR0dvCvpna7Y5xNq4x7_c6MKQe8hObsbWoeK0l45l_GgCU1UlZre1VUyIVY


　

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    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.”