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Learning of Tomorrow

2020.04.26
Super Elementary School

Learning of Tomorrow.
We’ve been gathering feedback on distance learning in various countries for the past few days, and some wonderful initiatives are beginning to emerge in Japan as well.

Shanghai is simultaneously streaming lessons taught by teachers selected by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission; however, since filming videos for each individual school and municipality places a heavy burden on those on the ground, the Super Education Association is exploring the possibility of creating a “Super Elementary School” where schools andlocal governments, and companies—to share videos organized by textbook, grade level, and unit—we are discussing the possibility of establishing a “Super Elementary School” through the Learning of Tomorrow Association. This photo was taken when I shared these ideas with Mr. Takaya, Director at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), who has been a key figure in promoting the GIGA School Initiative.

Also on the same day, we interviewed Professor Naoto Okuide, Professor Emeritus at Keio University and a renowned authority on design thinking,
asking him questions such as “What is learning?”, “What is school?”, and “What will post-COVID society look like?” We’ll be releasing the interview soon!


　

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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.”