CREATIVE KIDS TOP Learning of Tomorrow [Report] Lecture by the Founder of “Khan Academy Kids”

Learning of Tomorrow

2019.03.07
[Report] Lecture by the Founder of “Khan Academy Kids”

From a CANVAS Facebook post

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[Learning of Tomorrow Expo Report] Lecture by the Founder of “Khan Academy Kids”
　
Learning of Tomorrow held the “Learning of Tomorrow Expo” in December.
　
At the lecture featuring the founder of “Khan Academy Kids,” Caroline Hu Flexer—one of the leaders responsible for launching “Khan Academy Kids,” the children’s version of the online learning platform “Khan Academy”—took the stage. She spoke about the key features of Khan Academy Kids and the philosophy and methods behind the creation of its educational content.
　　
We’ve published a report on our official website, so please be sure to check it out!
　　
“What Is the Goal of ‘Khan Academy Kids,’ an Online Education Program for Children Ages 2–6?”
http://lot.or.jp/wp/project/876/


　

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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.”