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Learning of Tomorrow

2019.10.12
VR Education Project by Learning of Tomorrow and CANVAS

A VR education project by Learning of Tomorrow and CANVAS.

With the cooperation of Professor Nao Hoshino, the second disaster prevention education class utilizing VR was held at Nasu Town Nasu Junior High School.

Using 28 Oculus Go headsets, we conducted VR earthquake and flood simulation experiences developed by the Itamiya Laboratory at Aichi Institute of Technology.

In the future, we’ll also be sharing updates on projects combining VR with history education and VR with special education schools. We’re currently preparing initiatives such as VR field trips and collaborations with programming classes.

A major typhoon is approaching, so please stay safe.

Professor Itamiya and Professor Hoshino, thank you so much as always!


　

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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.”