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Learning of Tomorrow

2019.09.20
VR Education Project by Learning of Tomorrow and CANVAS

With the cooperation of the Itamiya Laboratory at Aichi Institute of Technology, a disaster prevention education class utilizing AR and VR was held for all grade levels at Nasu Town Nasu Junior High School.
This is part of a VR education project organized by Learning of Tomorrow and CANVAS.


A VR earthquake simulation and AR flood and smoke simulation experience based on disaster data. Content produced by the Itamiya Lab.


The class utilized 25 Oculus Go headsets. According to Professor Itamiya, “I don’t think there’s ever been a VR disaster preparedness education program anywhere in the world that has used this many Oculus Go headsets at once.”
Other initiatives are also underway, and the VR education project’s website is scheduled to launch soon.


　

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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.”