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[Seminar Information] Use of avatars to help children undergoing medical treatment feel a sense of the seasons | AVATEC Seminar 

iPresence G.K. is cooperating with the New Media Development Association to promote the popularization of AVATAR robots. (The telepresence avatar robot provided by iPresence ishere.

Event overview 

Since 2020, the New Media Development Association (New Media Development Association) has been carrying out a project to help hospitalized children smile by using avatars to participate in school life (classes and waigaya) with the help of Keirin. I did. (*XNUMX)

The Benesse Children's Fund (a public foundation with proven know-how regarding children's learning) agreed to the initiative, and since May last year it has been a joint project."Children undergoing medical treatment will be smiling as they participate in school life using avatar robots. Model school support project for learning and experiencing"We are developing.As a concrete activity, we have set up monitor schools to create success stories and are promoting activities to spread "smiles in children."

At this eventUtilizing avatars to help children undergoing medical treatment feel the seasons <Support for children to participate in school life through avatars that lead to improved social skills> Examples of the ``Akita Model'' and ``Seasonal Examples of Using Avatars'' are available for special needs schools and classes. We will introduce the video works of teachers and children.

A wide range of people are welcome to participate, including those interested in school education, medical welfare, local governments, related organizations, individuals, and those who wish to participate in this activity (participation is free).
*17522614 Activities of New Media Development Association https://www.jka-cycle.jp/_ct/XNUMX

Recommended for those who have questions such as

  • People who are involved on a daily basis with children with illnesses or disabilities, or children who are not attending school or have developmental disabilities (parents, school teachers, facility personnel, etc.)
  • People who work with children on a daily basis at child support organizations (NPOs, etc.)
  • Those who want to learn more about how to use avatar robots in educational settings
  • People who are interested in children and education
  • People who are interested in social issues surrounding children

Click here to apply for participation:https://peatix.com/event/3767434/view

Event Outline

Sponsored by: New Media Development Association, Benesse Children's Fund
Date March 2023, 12 (Thursday) 14:13-15:15 (doors open 00:13)
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Participation fee: Free

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