Learning of Tomorrow [Press Release] Learning of Tomorrow is merging with DiTT to create a new education business. The Digital Textbook and Educational Materials Association (hereinafter “DiTT”) and the Learning of Tomorrow Association have merged as of April 1, 2019, and will continue their activities as the Learning of Tomorrow Association.
Through this merger, the organization will establish a private-sector collaborative framework to advance research, awareness-raising, and policy recommendations regarding technology and education—including IT and the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as AI, big data, and blockchain into educational programs—and will serve as an organization dedicated to promoting broad-based educational reform that offers new learning opportunities for everyone, from preschoolers to working adults.
Learning of Tomorrow will continue and expand all of DiTT’s activities, and will also carry out the following activities.
1. Developing
educational environments that span all generations—from early childhood education through higher education and
continuing education—not limited to elementary and secondary education. 2. Promoting
the use of cutting-edge technologies such as AI, IoT, big data, VR/AR
, and blockchain in education, building on the foundation of IT and smart technology initiatives. 3. Designing
a hybrid (in-person + online
) learning environment that transcends the boundaries of schools and integrates private tutoring centers, workplaces, and homes. 4. Developing IT and AI professionals to meet industry demands, and strengthening IT
training for corporate employees.
Learning of Tomorrow has also begun recruiting new members.
*Information on Membership: http://lot.or.jp/about/admission/
Benefits of participation include
: • Early access to information on various symposia, seminars, and working groups; • Free participation; • Expansion of the target market from IT implementation in
elementary and secondary education (hundreds of billions of yen) to IT implementation across the entire education sector (trillions of yen); • Insights into global trends in cutting-edge technologies such as
AI and IoT; • Access to a community comprising
31 industry associations (representing 8,000 member companies) and expert council members.
The Advisory Board community consists of influential members who are leading the way in education and technology in Japan.
http://lot.or.jp/about/structure/
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.”
