IKIGAI Lab, together with education‑technology publisher Impress, presents a free hybrid seminar that demystifies generative AI for parents, teachers, and school administrators. The four‑hour event combines live keynote sessions with hands‑on workshops, offering practical tools and ethical guidance to integrate AI safely into homes and classrooms.
Why the Seminar Matters for Educators and Families
Across Japan, schools are seeking clear strategies to adopt large‑language‑model tools such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and AI‑generated media while protecting student data and learning outcomes. This seminar delivers focused, actionable guidance that aligns AI use with curriculum goals and addresses common concerns from both educators and parents.
Program Overview
Keynote Sessions
- Generative AI Trends – Latest developments explained with everyday analogies.
- Classroom Applications – Real‑world case studies of AI integration in school tasks.
- Home‑Based AI Use – Safe, effective AI activities for families.
- Teacher Work‑Style Reform – AI‑driven workflow automation to reduce workload.
Hands‑On Workshops
- AI music creation
- Career‑diagnostic storybooks
- Family rule‑book generation
- AI game design
- Generative AI Beginner’s Course (ChatGPT & Gemini)
- Business‑Level AI Utilisation for teachers
Expert Speakers
- Kazuma Takahashi – Veteran educator who has trained over 40,000 learners.
- Yusuke Tanaka – Startup strategist with extensive AI event experience.
- Kazuhiro Kuroda & Ryuji Ōkawa – Teachers who have integrated AI into school administration.
- Nikoru Kondo – Award‑winning middle‑school entrepreneur.
- Masayasu Ito – AI‑education specialist.
- Additional corporate AI experts sharing implementation insights.
Registration and Accessibility
The seminar will be held at Impress’s headquarters (23rd floor, Jinbo‑cho Mitsui Building) and streamed live via Zoom. On‑site seats are limited to 100 participants; registration is required. The online stream remains open after the venue reaches capacity, ensuring unlimited virtual attendance.
Impact on Japanese Education
Aligned with the Ministry of Education’s push for AI literacy, the seminar provides tool‑agnostic demonstrations and peer‑to‑peer knowledge exchange. It helps reduce parental anxiety about AI competence and eases teachers’ workload when adopting new technologies, supporting national goals for AI‑enhanced teaching and learning.
What Participants Will Gain
- Hands‑on experience with leading generative AI platforms.
- Classroom‑ready AI activities that require minimal technical training.
- Guidance on ethical considerations and best‑practice policies for minors.
- Direct connections with educators and innovators who have piloted AI solutions.
