CREATIVE KIDS TOP Learning of Tomorrow Gathering to Celebrate the Introduction of the Bill

Learning of Tomorrow

2019.06.11
Gathering to Celebrate the Introduction of the Bill

Yesterday, we held a “Gathering to Celebrate the Launch of the Bill,” which also served as a virtual summer get-together.
The “Bill to Promote the Digitalization of Education,” proposed by the Cross-Party Education CIT Parliamentary League, was passed by the House of Representatives. Is its enactment in the House of Councillors imminent?!
We received remarks from Hiroshi Komiyama, President of the Learning of Tomorrow Association; Toshiaki Endo, Chair of the Parliamentary League; Michihiro Ishibashi, Secretary-General; Akira Sato, Secretary; Shinpei Matsushita, Secretary; Takashi Takai, Secretary; former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Kizaburo Watari; former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Tatsu Shiotani; and Kentaro Asahi, a member of the House of Councillors.
　
We received powerful words of encouragement from the teachers, who vowed, “We will definitely get this bill passed!” and the event—held on a slightly chilly day to beat the summer heat—was filled with enthusiasm (*^^*)
Thank you to everyone who participated.
The photo shows me with Assembly Members Endo, Ishibashi, and Takai from the Parliamentary League, as well as expert members Professor Kageyama and Professor Nakamura.
Another photo shows me with Hiroshi Komiyama, former President of the University of Tokyo, who has always been so supportive, and Professor Yuki Aoyama. Apparently, Professor Komiyama and Professor Aoyama were classmates at the University of Tokyo.
　


　

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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.”