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2020.05.01
KMD Policy: Online Classes

A KMD Policy class.
Today, Mayor Komatsu of Takeo City and former Mayor Hiwatashi joined us via Zoom, and we discussed the reality of local governments’ COVID-19 response efforts, the future of regional cities in the post-COVID era, and the “COVID Support Village” initiative.
As we go about our daily lives acutely aware that responses vary significantly depending on who serves as the head of the local government, Mr. Hiwatashi’s words—“Local responses are crucial in times of crisis”—resonate deeply.
Mayor Komatsu’s remark that “We are where we are today precisely because we’ve been working toward one device per person for the past ten years” also illustrates how the smooth transition to online education during school closures was made possible by the accumulation of efforts made during normal times.
“Coming up with ideas is easy. What matters is how you put them into action.”
This is precisely the theme of the KMD Policy Class and the KMD Real Project.
Today, too, the session was a huge success, with a storm of questions.
It’s precisely because it’s online that we can reach out to guest lecturers. It’s precisely because it’s online that we can ask these questions.
It’s definitely more fulfilling than an in-person event!


　

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  • Digital Picture Book Author

    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.”