To Members of the Press

Thank you for your continued support.

The Learning of Tomorrow Association, where the NPO CANVAS serves as a board member, will host the “Learning of Tomorrow Expo” on Saturday, December 1, at the University of Tokyo’s Hongo Campus.

Since its establishment in May 2018, the Learning of Tomorrow Association has been promoting activities such as the launch of working groups to discuss and demonstrate the future of education and IT—targeting everyone from preschoolers to working adults—as well as organizing symposiums and other events.
The “Learning of Tomorrow Expo” will serve as a venue to share our activities to date with the general public,
and will feature open working groups and seminars.
Furthermore, the Learning of Tomorrow Association aims to take action in collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders interested in this field,
and
and we look forward to the “Learning of Tomorrow Expo” serving as a catalyst for collaboration with even more people.

We understand you are very busy, but we hope you will support the purpose of this event—which aims to promote and raise awareness of new forms of learning—and we would greatly appreciate it if you could cover the event through your company’s media outlets.
Thank you for your cooperation.

If your media outlet decides to cover the event, we would appreciate it if you could take a moment to let us know.

★ “Learning of Tomorrow Expo” Details

Name: Learning of Tomorrow Expo
Date: Saturday, December 1, 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Venue: The University of Tokyo, Hongo Campus
(7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo)
Registration: Please register for each program separately.
Organizer: Learning of Tomorrow Association (General Incorporated Association)　
Co-organizers: Digital Textbook and Teaching Materials Council (General Incorporated Association), CANVAS (NPO)　

<SPECIAL Lecture>

Special Lecture by Caroline Hu Flexer, Founder of Khan Academy Kids, During Her Visit to Japan
We are hosting a lecture by Caroline Hu Flexer, a member of the online learning platform “Khan Academy” and founder of “Khan Academy Kids” (3:00 PM – 3:45 PM)

>> Registration: http://canvas.ws/workshop/19882

<Events Related to the Working Group on Promoting the Use of Cutting-Edge Technologies in Education>

■ VR × Education Open Working Group
Members will discuss case studies of VR implementation in education both in Japan and abroad, as well as ways to utilize VR in education.
(Members: Masahiko Inami, Professor, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo;
Tomoyuki Sugiyama, President, Digital Hollywood University;
Takushi Narumi, Lecturer, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo;
Kota Minamizawa, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Media Design, Keio University/
Tomoki Itamiya, Professor, Department of Information Media, Faculty of Engineering, Aichi Institute of Technology, Denpa Gakuen Educational Foundation/
Naotaka Fujii, Representative Director, Hakosco Co., Ltd.
Representative, VR Consortium/
Hiroki Omae, Director for Japan, Unity Technologies Japan, LLC/
Nanako Ishido, Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow) (10:00–12:00)

>> Registration: https://ssl-plus.form-mailer.jp/fms/d097f4621741

We are currently promoting the following working groups!
On Monday, December 10, we plan to hold a public session of the AI × Education Working Group
. Please visit the official website for details.

・AI × Education Working Group
・Blockchain × Education Working Group
・VR × Education Working Group

<Lectures and Seminars on Designing New Learning and Talent Development Environments>

■ The University of Tokyo Matsuo Lab’s Approach to AI Talent Development
We are pleased to welcome Mr. Kotaro Nakayama, Research Director at the University of Tokyo’s Matsuo Lab, as our speaker to discuss practical AI talent development. (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
>> Waitlist Registration: https://ssl-plus.form-mailer.jp/fms/517d53391847

■ Blockchain Course & Ideathon
As part of the Blockchain × Education Working Group, we will host a course
(10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
＞＞Register here: https://ssl-plus.form-mailer.jp/fms/02b91f001829

We plan to launch continuing education courses!
In the future, we plan to launch continuing education courses for executives,
designed to help them acquire knowledge essential for next-generation business management, such as AI, IoT, and big data.
Details will be announced at a later date.

<EXHIBITION on Promoting ICT Education>

■6th Digital Ehon Awards
At the Digital Ehon Awards, we will announce the world’s best Digital Ehon from among 322 entries collected from 23 countries around the world.
(3:45 PM – 5:30 PM)

■ International Digital Ehon Fair
We will host one of the world’s largest digital book fairs, collecting and exhibiting “Digital Ehon”—which include picture books, books, and other digital expressions for children—
smartphones, and other new devices; we will host one of the world’s largest digital book fairs, gathering and showcasing “Digital Ehon”—which include picture books, books, and other digital expressions designed for children—from around the globe. (All day / On-site registration available)

Learning of Tomorrow × CSAJ Programming Education Committee is actively promoting initiatives!
In preparation for programming education becoming a required subject in elementary schools in 2020,
Learning of Tomorrow is partnering with the Computer Software Association of Japan (CSAJ),
a general incorporated association, and collaborating with companies and organizations nationwide to
build a platform connecting government agencies, educational institutions, and businesses and organizations, as well as
to discuss and demonstrate support mechanisms for educational settings.

<Workshops for Children>

■ Robots
We will host a workshop where children can become familiar with programming and English through mission challenges, using the line-tracking robot “Ozobot,” which can be utilized either as a teaching tool that does not require a computer or as a programming tool that does.

>> Waitlist Registration: http://canvas.ws/workshop/19873

■ Programming
Using the “Programming Zemi” programming environment developed by DeNA,
participants will learn the fundamental concepts of programming,
as well as the basics of using apps, solving puzzles,
and importing characters.
>> Register http://canvas.ws/workshop/19918

■ Science
Using the “uHandy Smartphone Microscope,”
participants will explore the microscopic world invisible to the naked eye.
Turn your own smartphone or tablet into a laboratory,
where you can not only magnify and observe objects,
but also witness simple chemistry experiments firsthand.
>> Register at http://canvas.ws/workshop/19989

<Inquiries Regarding This Event>
CANVAS Public Relations: information@canvas.ws　

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