National University Corporation Tokyo Gakugei University
To commemorate the opening of “I Dig Edu – A platform for educators’ independent learning,” a free special online seminar will be held!
Tokyo Gakugei University, National University Corporation
Educator Training Promotion Headquarters
“I Dig Edu – A platform for educators’ independent learning” Free special online seminar to celebrate the opening!
https://idigedu-catalog.etudes.jp/gakugeidaientry/act/v1/top
On July 22, 2024, the National University Corporation Tokyo Gakugei University launched “I Dig Edu,” a learning platform to support the independent learning of teachers and other educators, offering over 100 courses. To commemorate the opening, two free special online seminars will be held: the first on “How to optimally practice exploratory learning on an individual basis” (October 8th) and the second on “The use of AI in education” (October 24th).
◆Part 1: “How to optimally practice exploratory learning on an individual basis”
“Individually optimal learning” and “exploratory learning” are two important educational concepts. However, when trying to implement these practices, challenges arise with curriculum design, open schools, the 2nd GIGA initiative, and teacher work style reforms.
Principal Nakano of Shibuya Ward Sendaya Elementary School, a leading example of expanding comprehensive learning time, will discuss these concepts alongside Professor Tadashi Otani of Tokyo Gakugei University, who conducts deep and practical research on educational topics. Professor Tatsuya Hotta of Tokyo Gakugei University, a leader in the 2nd GIGA initiative, will also join the discussion. This seminar will provide insights into how schools and teachers can best implement exploratory learning for individual students.
- Date and time: October 8th (Tuesday) 16:00-17:00
- Speakers:
- Yuichiro Nakano (Principal, Sendaya Elementary School, Shibuya Ward)
- Tadashi Otani (Professor, Tokyo Gakugei University Graduate School of Teacher Education / Head of Education and Learning Design Development Unit, Organization for Promotion of Advanced Educational Human Resources Development)
- Tatsuya Hotta (Professor, Tokyo Gakugei University Graduate School of Teacher Education / Special Assistant to the President)
- Application deadline: October 6, 2024 (Sunday)
For more program details, please refer to the flyer:
https://www2.u-gakugei.ac.jp/~kensyuk/web/news/opening1.pdf
Apply here:
https://idigedu-catalog.etudes.jp/gakugeidaientry/act/v1/course_detail/1E17CDAF-5F78-4EF3-BFD7-08304A686B51
◆Part 2: “About the use of AI in education”
AI is rapidly evolving and steadily making its way into education. However, many educators are uncertain about how to approach this technology, with opinions ranging from excitement to concern.
In this seminar, Hideki Suzuki, a teacher at Koganei Elementary School, will share his experiences with integrating generative AI into classrooms. Additionally, Taichiro Endo, CEO of an AI-related startup and an associate professor at Tokyo Gakugei University, will discuss the current state and future possibilities of AI in education. Professor Mamoru Kimura of Tokyo Gakugei University, who leads AI-driven teacher support initiatives, will also participate in the discussion. If you are interested in AI’s role in education, this seminar is a must!
- Date and time: October 24th (Thursday) 16:00-17:00
- Speakers:
- Hideki Suzuki (Teacher, Tokyo Gakugei University Koganei Elementary School)
- Taichiro Endo (CEO of Kaname Project Co., Ltd. / Associate Professor of Educational AI Research Program, Tokyo Gakugei University)
- Mamoru Kimura (Professor, Head of Data-Driven Education Creation Unit, Tokyo Gakugei University)
- Application deadline: October 21, 2024 (Monday)
For more program details, please refer to the flyer:
https://www2.u-gakugei.ac.jp/~kensyuk/web/news/opening2.pdf
Apply here:
https://idigedu-catalog.etudes.jp/gakugeidaientry/act/v1/course_detail/1DA0630C-1D61-4A66-A3E1-A053C0459ABE
◆List of courses published on I Dig Edu by theme (September 1, 2024 edition)
https://www2.u-gakugei.ac.jp/~kensyuk/web/news/catalog20240901.pdf