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2019.07.20
Talk Session on Developing People for a New Era

Today, I attended a symposium in Yamaguchi. I also participated in a discussion session with Governor Muraoka, Yamaguchi University President Oka, and the other speakers.
I shared my vision for making Chōshū “the world’s most advanced educational city.”
Chōshū Domain was known for
expanding educational opportunities even to lower-ranking samurai and the general populace,
and, thanks to its high educational standards and broad reach,
it has produced a multitude of talented individuals.
Shoin Yoshida, Shinsaku Takasugi, Kogoro Katsura—the list goes on and on.
It has also produced nine prime ministers, including Hirobumi Ito, Nobusuke Kishi, Eisaku Sato, and Shinzo Abe.
What an amazing prefecture.
How about making the name “Yamaguchi” known to the world once again as “Yamaguchi, the World’s Most Advanced Educational City”?
In that case, I’m more drawn to the name “Chōshū” than “Yamaguchi” (*^^*)

Things I’d love to do together:
・Hosting a Workshop Collection event
　How about organizing a “Workshop Collection at Yamaguchi University” with the goal of creating a local community that continuously updates learning both inside and outside of schools?
・Launching Learning of Tomorrow in Yamaguchi
　Why not establish infrastructure to promote cutting-edge education and bring together the strengths of the business community?
I have plans to drink Dassai sake later.


　

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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.”