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Fujifilm Systems Service and Osaka Education University Collaboration

Fujifilm Systems Service Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, CEO: Isamu Takamura) has officially established a comprehensive agreement with National University Corporation Osaka Education University (President: Ikuko Okamoto) to tackle challenges in educational settings through the utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Background of the Agreement

In recent years, the rapid pace of globalization and digitalization has significantly complicated and diversified the environment surrounding education. This has resulted in an increasing demand for teachers to meet higher standards, making them critical figures in determining the quality of education. However, this comes with its own set of challenges, such as a decrease in aspiring teachers and the prevalence of long working hours, which has made ensuring both the quality and quantity of educators a major societal issue. Given this context, creating a sustainable system to nurture future educational professionals has been identified as a pressing and vital undertaking.

Goals of the Agreement

This agreement aims not only to address the various challenges faced in educational settings but also to contribute towards the realization of schools that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Japan’s government initiatives for a super-smart society. Fujifilm Systems Service plans to provide an “Educational Internship Support System” starting June 2025, which will streamline the entire process from the recording of internship experiences to evaluation. The goal is to improve the teacher training environment and support the development of students aspiring to become educators.

The system facilitates smoother communication among students, their supervising teachers from the training institutions, and teachers from the internship locations. This aims to significantly reduce the burdens placed on both students and supervising instructors while enhancing the learning outcomes experienced during internships.

Future Initiatives

As part of the collaboration, there are plans to conduct joint research that will analyze and utilize the various data accumulated through the “Educational Internship Support System.” This includes examining student internship records and evaluations from their supervisors to visualize aspects such as learning conditions and the inherent strengths and weaknesses of students. Ultimately, the goal is to establish criteria based on data to assist educators in their evaluations and to explore the potential for enhancing the educational internship curriculum.

Areas of Collaboration

The comprehensive agreement includes the following collaborative areas:
1. Joint promotion of research projects.
2. Development of educational environments utilizing cutting-edge technologies.
3. Activities aimed at regional revitalization.
4. Any other matters that both parties recognize as necessary.

The agreement, marked by the significant presence of Ikuko Okamoto of Osaka Education University and Isamu Takamura of Fujifilm Systems Service, represents a commitment to contribute towards resolving social issues facing educational environments through a variety of collaborative activities, including joint research and leveraging advanced technologies.

For more detailed information about the “Educational Internship Support System,” you can visit Fujifilm’s official page.

Conclusion

With the establishment of this agreement, Fujifilm Systems Service is set to take a proactive role in driving multifaceted initiatives that not only improve educational settings but fundamentally address the pressing challenges in education today.