Rikito Hori discusses educational ICT and work-life balance

Rikito Hori, a teacher at Kansai University Elementary School, was featured in the latest episodes of the TDX Radio program, ‘Teacher’s [Shift]’. The series focuses on supporting new learning methods through educational ICT and promoting work-style reforms for educators.

In the discussions, Hori shared his experiences as an Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) and his ongoing graduate research. He also addressed the challenges of balancing professional duties, external academic activities, and family life as a father of three children.

Previously, Hori discussed his involvement in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s ‘Future Classroom’ demonstration project, specifically the development of ‘STEAM-based Gon, the Little Fox’. His work includes creating generative AI guidebooks for schools and developing Japanese language units designed to foster thinking and creativity in students.