[baton Co., Ltd.] 31 junior high and high school students gave a presentation with all their might to quiz king Takuji Izawa and others! The theme is “How to make global warming more familiar”
baton Co., Ltd. Press release: November 8, 2024 31 junior high and high school students gave a presentation to quiz king Takuji Izawa and others! The theme is “How to make global warming more familiar” A three-month challenge for junior high and high school students as part of the “Zero Emission School.” In addition to QuizKnock members, JERA executive officers and the Institute for Educational Environment Design (CoREF) participated in the judging and comments.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12901/224/12901-224-93530a2d6c279f66a4a9b729279cd50a-3900×2600.jpg 31 junior high and high school students, 3 month challenge This workshop is a “Zero Emission School” (
https://zero-emission-school.jp/ ) was carried out as part of the “Zero Emission School” is a collaboration between JERA Co., Ltd., Japan’s largest power generation company responsible for approximately 30% of domestic electricity generation, and QuizKnock, a knowledge group led by quiz king Takuji Izawa, to disseminate various
information related to energy. In addition, we are carrying out multifaceted and long-term development, with a view to holding face-to-face workshops with students and school personnel, as well as developing and producing programs and teaching materials for educational sites.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12901/224/12901-224-64cd71fdd9529e54c8d361a602c95d8d-1920×1080.jpg The presentation by junior high and high school students held on November 3rd was part of the “Learn with QuizKnock Workshop – Learn, feel, and think through global warming and energy issues!” which was held for three months from August 2024. This is the final episode. The workshop has been recruiting middle and high school students from all over the country who want to learn about global warming and energy issues. Under the facilitation of the Institute for Educational and Environmental Design (CoREF), QuizKnock member Shunki Sugai・We have continued to hold group work in which Masasuke Tamura and Tomu participated, as well as lectures by JERA Co., Ltd.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12901/224/12901-224-a7bebc165a768f04942131e56cd10091-1999×1334.jpg August workshop (Shunki Sugai supporting the participants’ group work) Thirty-one volunteer junior high and high school students from all over the country participated in the workshop without dropping out. In addition to learning basic knowledge about global warming and energy, students will also be able to explain in their own words and listen to the explanations of others using the “Knowledge Construction Jigsaw Method” by the Institute for Educational and Environmental Design (CoREF). , I have deepened my learning about global warming and energy issues by repeatedly trying to understand and changing my thoughts.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12901/224/12901-224-15d242b4b2c2d78f73c8aaf89a5731be-3900×2600.jpg Masashi Tamura explaining the third presentation theme, “How can we make global warming more familiar to people?” at the August workshop The workshop concluded with a mission to seriously present more concrete ideas to adults on the theme of “How can we make global warming more familiar to us?” The middle and high school students were divided into nine teams and spent three months from August to October preparing their presentations. Each team has been preparing for the actual performance on November 3rd, while having repeated discussions online. Message from the judges On the day of the presentation, the 31 people who gathered at the venue were lively but nervous as they prepared until the last minute. Prior to each team’s presentation, a message was delivered by the members in charge of proceeding and judging. Masasuke Tamura of QuizKnock, who has been accompanying the junior high and high school students throughout the workshop since August, said, “We will be taking on the challenge of presenting as the final and culminating session, but everyone’s lives and the preservation of the earth’s environment will continue forever.Today is not the end. , I want them to take home what they learned today.” Tomu from QuizKnock, who also accompanied us, said, “I want them to focus on their own presentations, but also to receive learnings and ideas from other teams’ presentations.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12901/224/12901-224-e092700ca2f6a0029d93399f2853d913-1999×1333.jpg A message to middle and high school students Minako Fujiie, executive officer and corporate value creation officer at JERA Co., Ltd., who serves as a judge, said, “I think it took a lot of preparation to come up with ideas on our own and communicate those ideas.I also worked hard to solve problems from various aspects. We are
communicating, but what you are trying to do is extremely difficult.I hope you will be proud of being able to present in front of a large group of adults after all your preparation.” Hajime Shiramizu of the Institute for Educational Environment Design (CoREF), who collaborated on the curriculum and facilitation of the entire workshop and also served as a judge on this day, said, “I have seen everyone’s hard work so far. Today is another important opportunity to learn. Don’t stop here, use this as an opportunity to continue learning and thinking.” Takuji Izawa of QuizKnock, who also serves as a judge, sent a resolute message to the junior high and high school students. “It’s very difficult to communicate, and it doesn’t always go the way you study.Especially in the field of ecology and the environment, there is no point unless people who hear the idea actually accept it and take action.” Since I haven’t seen the results, I would like to carefully judge the results by looking only at the announced results.” 9 ideas by 31 middle and high school students and 9 teams The venue is a presentation room that can seat 120 people. The nine teams gave presentations while presenting materials they had prepared on a monitor, with many adults listening, including representatives from JERA Co., Ltd. and the Institute for Educational Environment Design (CoREF), as well as parents of junior high and high school students. The summary of each team’s presentation is as follows. (The team name in parentheses is named by the members themselves)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12901/224/12901-224-bf7e307fe2be38256ebe7b9414b930fa-3900×2600.jpg Presentation order 1: F Team (Found) An approach that develops knowledge and understanding not only about everyday ecology but also about “energy” and “environmental impact” as a “test” and increases the desire to know more.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12901/224/12901-224-60b600300f9cecf2cf0d1a0d3578fd22-3900×2600.jpg Presentation order 2: D Team (Dostoyevsky) We focused on “saving electricity” as an easy action to take. The approach is to set a “day” when everyone wants to save electricity at the same time, and use train advertisements to encourage this.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12901/224/12901-224-712c6d8c63a06787009da0956af84e81-3900×2595.jpg Presentation order 3: H Team (Hey, Chikyu!) Create a new “logo”. An approach is to increase the number of participants by using the testimonials as evidence of companies and people working to prevent global warming and making them freely available to companies. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12901/224/12901-224-65ccca7713524aa15915db293c7fab92-3900×2599.jpg Presentation order 4: A team ((Na)^3) Utilizes “experience-based theater” to change the boring study of global warming prevention measures into “episodic memory.” The approach is to create a system for children to perform and attract the attention of their parents.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12901/224/12901-224-ed01eefa2c9ce010ac0b0ceada138ad0-3900×2600.jpg Presentation order 5: I Team (Shachi Monaka) We created “LINE stamps” to draw attention to global warming and countermeasures that are closer to home. In addition to everyday use, this approach also encourages collaboration with companies and other organizations. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12901/224/12901-224-2d48abd2534deb5ac50b5cfc52358df9-3900×2598.jpg Presentation order 6: Team B (creators are stronger than users) In order to raise awareness among elementary school students, who are forced to be a party to global warming, we are holding a nationwide used clothing exchange event. An approach that uses familiarity and enjoyment as a trigger.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12901/224/12901-224-5c1b4784718e4de1801f2c21747c35cd-3900×2600.jpg Presentation order 7: G Team (Megitoba) Targeting elementary and junior high school students, we created picture books for elementary school students as the main content. For junior high school students, reading aloud to elementary school students is carried out as part of their classes, and books are placed on shelves in libraries, etc., in order to inherit interest among children.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12901/224/12901-224-b00939f932a663d9053753841f805b1a-3900×2599.jpg Presentation order 8: E team (good) Multiple ideas are presented by mapping small actions that anyone can take to prevent global warming based on their “ease of implementation” and “contribution to CO2 reduction.” Our approach is to show you where you can start. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12901/224/12901-224-794f8edc0760ba070ca3224e4e5bb3ab-3900×2600.jpg Presentation order 9: C team (shortcake) The focus is on eco-bag production workshops that parents and children can participate in. In addition to the direct effect of reducing vinyl, this approach also involves businesses to receive donations of used clothing as materials, and to spread interest in the surrounding area.
Examination/commentary and “Message for tomorrow and beyond” After receiving presentations from all nine teams that lasted approximately four hours, the judges expressed their admiration for the content and conveyed a message to the junior high and high school students who participated. The content was not just a praise for hard work and learning, but also included serious advice for the junior high and high school students who will lead the next generation.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12901/224/12901-224-e6b6dcb357f852a53faf0ec617d28035-3900×2600.jpg Hajime Shiramizu, Institute of Educational Environment Design (CoREF) “It was a surprising and fulfilling presentation, with so many ideas being generated based on the same theme and the same learning.All nine teams were able to think together and put their ideas into words, which was an important presentation. On the other hand, I felt that I was using these ideas to “make the recipients take action.” It’s difficult. Various companies and local governments are trying, but I think the current situation is that they are not seeing any results. It would be good if they could figure out what to do about it instead of just announcing it. I’m happy.” Hajime Shiramizu, Institute of Educational Environment Design (CoREF)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12901/224/12901-224-7a239fd95c16babc06d26f9994fa2f11-3900×2600.jpg Minako Fujiie, Executive Officer, Corporate Value Creation, JERA Co., Ltd. “The presentations by each team were good, but the question and answer sessions that accompanied them were also very good.I think I experienced the process of receiving questions and answering them, which expands ideas.I myself want to bring a new culture to JERA. Our mission is to create ideas, but it’s really difficult to figure out how to get people to take action.There were hints in each
presentation, and I hope we can think about this together. “Involving” “However, if we could be more specific about what we expect from the company and what we want the company to do, wouldn’t it be more realistic?” Corporate Value Creation, Executive Officer, JERA Co., Ltd. Person in charge: Minako Fujiya
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12901/224/12901-224-e2bcb2136c5ca3cfed10a5d1c95eebc2-3900×2600.jpg QuizKnock Takuji Izawa “I want to tell you something that you can use starting tomorrow. First of all, it’s great that you’ve done everything you can to prepare for this presentation. I think that behind the presentation there were many things that I needed to learn, research, and think about. I respect the fact that you have prepared an answer to a problem that the world cannot find an answer to. On the other hand, I think some teams end up focusing on “communicating” their ideas rather than moving people. Additionally, there may have been some teams who felt regret that they were not able to develop their ideas one step further. If I were to give you advice, I would like you to take one step further when you think you can’t do it. Whether it’s energy issues, environmental issues, or a presentation like today, when you feel like you can’t make it work or it’s not going well, it’s an opportunity to dig deeper into the ideas you’ve focused on. Believe in your own inspiration and expectations, and don’t let go of them easily. Rather than running away to make the next best plan look pretty, suffering and thinking through the best plan should lead to growth.” QuizKnock Takuji Izawa After each judge’s general comments, moderator Masasuke Tamura of QuizKnock prefaced the session by saying, “The award itself is not the goal.The true value of today’s workshop will be determined by what you do from now on.” , several award announcements were made. The “JERA Award”, named after JERA Co., Ltd., went to Team A, which proposed a system that utilizes “experiential theater.” Minako Fujiya, who presented the award, said, “This method is an idea that cannot be achieved by a company.” The Izawa Prize went to Team E, who “presented multiple ideas by mapping small actions that anyone can take in terms of “ease of
implementation” and “contribution to CO2 reduction.” Izawa, who presented the award, said, “We chose a team that was sharp.The original idea was that if the person who was polishing them polished them properly, they would shine even more.” The “Excellence Award”, chosen by the judges as a consensus, went to Team G, who proposed “passing on the interest among children with a focus on picture books for elementary school students.” Speaking on behalf of the judges, Izawa commented, “Each plan had its own meaning behind it, and I felt there was a lot of trial and error involved in the production of the concrete items.The presentation was also a good proposal that left room for our side to think about it at the end.” I did.
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next-generation educational project for middle and high school students that QuizKnock and JERA are collaborating on, will continue to disseminate information about energy, hold face-to-face workshops with students and school officials, and even We plan to expand our business from multiple angles, including the development and production of programs and teaching materials for educational sites. For more information, please visit the special site (
https://zero-emission-school.jp/ ) Please check.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12901/224/12901-224-55b8a2c22c07d16ae7d02ea84eac210c-1920×1080.png What is QuizKnock QuizKnock is a media that combines entertainment and knowledge, mainly run by Takuji Izawa, the University of Tokyo quiz king. Based on the concept of “Learning that starts with fun,” we publish articles and videos every day that provide an opportunity to “know” something. YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/c/QuizKnock ) Channel subscribers exceed 2.36 million. (As of November 2024) What is baton Co., Ltd. Baton Co., Ltd. operates various services and produces content that connects play and learning in order to realize its vision of “a world where people learn as they play.” Through services that combine entertainment and education, we provide opportunities to unlock your potential. ■Click here for inquiries regarding this matter baton Co., Ltd. Public Relations Team Email：qk_media@baton8.com ■Company profile Company name: baton Co., Ltd. Established: October 2013 Representative Director: Yosuke Kinugawa Corporate site: https://baton8.com/
