Mirai Teach Program 2024
July 22nd to August 3rd, 2024
Application Deadline: April 8th, 2024
About Mirai Teach
The Mirai Teach Program, developed by the Mirai Innovation Research Institute in Osaka, Japan, is a cutting-edge educational initiative designed for 21st-century educators. Taking place in the city of innovation, the program offers a comprehensive approach to emerging technologies and advanced pedagogy through six key modules: New Emerging Technologies, Effective Teaching and Learning Approaches, Information and Data Literacy, Emerging Technological Teaching Tools, Problem Solving using Digital Technologies, and Transforming the Mindset of Future Young Professionals.
The program gives you the opportunity to experience first-hand the current and relevant emerging technologies and how they can be implemented in the education industry.
Contents
New and emergent technologies
The participant will learn about emerging technological developments, such as immersive reality, artificial intelligence (AI), to provide new types of educational content and use new teaching strategies.
Teaching and learning approaches
This module offers a comprehensive exploration of effective teaching and learning techniques in the digital age. Participants will dive into the fundamentals of teaching, focusing on knowledge, skills and attitudes crucial for modern educators.
information and data literacy
Trends such as the "datafication" of Internet services and applications are addressed. We will explore how personal information is exploited, how to articulate information needs, and how to locate and recover digital data. Additionally, search, evaluate and organize data and digital content effectively
Emerging technological teaching tools
This module offers a comprehensive exploration of the technological teaching tools that use emerging technologies to revolutionize the educational field. Aimed at teachers who want to incorporate innovative teaching methods in their classrooms, this module covers a range of technologies from augmented and virtual reality, to artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Problem solving using digital technologies
This module focuses on strengthening problem-solving skills through the use of digital technologies. From identifying and solving technical problems to assessing needs and customizing digital environments, we will practically address how to creatively use digital tools to innovate processes and products.
Transforming the mindset of future young professional
This module is crafted to inspire university students to embrace entrepreneurial thinking and challenge conventional career norms. It combines theory with practical exercises to foster innovative thinking, risk-taking, and resilience. Students learn about creative problem-solving, identifying opportunities, and the basics of entrepreneurship.
Located in the Asian-Pacific Trade Center in Osaka Japan
An Academic Visit to Mirai Lab
Mirai Innovation Research Institute is currently developing technologies for industries such as: Education, Healthcare, Aerospace, Logistics, Communications, Food, Construction and Entertainment.
Participants will have a first-hand experience with technologies such as:
– Brain wave sensing technologies
– Holograms
– Autonomous Mobile robots and Drones
– Exoskeletons
– Virtual and Augmented Reality environments
– The Metaverse
– Human-to-Human skill transfer technologies, and much more!
Key Benefits
Cutting-Edge Curriculum: Focuses on emerging technologies and 21st-century pedagogies.
Hands-On Experience: Combines online learning with immersive in-person sessions in Osaka, Japan.
Global Networking: Offers opportunities to connect with like-minded educators and professionals from around the world.
Innovative Teaching Tools: Introduces participants to the latest in teaching technologies.
Problem-Solving Skills: Emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving.
Professional Development: Provides educators with the skills and knowledge to transform their teaching practices.
a Gate to the Japanese Mindset of Education and Discipline
Who is this program for?
This program is for people who are:
- Professionally Engaged in Education: They could be teachers, educators, school administrators, curriculum developers, or educational consultants who are actively involved in the educational sector and are seeking ways to enhance their teaching methodologies and learning outcomes.
- Innovative and Tech-Savvy: Individuals who are not only comfortable with technology but are excited by the prospect of integrating emerging technologies like AI, VR/AR, and robotics into educational practices.
- Global Perspective: They have a broad outlook on education, appreciating the value of global perspectives in teaching and learning, and are interested in applying these insights within their own contexts.
- Leadership and Influence: Individuals who either currently hold leadership roles within educational settings or aspire to take on such roles, aiming to influence and drive positive changes in education.
- Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Those who are entrepreneurial-minded, interested in exploring how educational ventures can be developed and scaled to make a significant impact.
- Requirements:
- Age above 28 years old*.
- Excellent physical and mental health.
- Interest in technologies and new trends in education.
- Desire of learning new methodologies for the education industry.
- At least 2 years of teaching experience
- Currently enrolled in an educational institution
Important Dates>>
1st Edition: February 24th to March 9th, 2024
| October 25th, 2023 | Application deadline |
| October 27th, 2023 | Application result |
| October 30th, 2023 | Registration fee payment deadline |
| November 15th, 2023 | 1st Program fee payment deadline |
| December 1st, 2023 | 2nd Program fee payment deadline |
| February 24th, 2024 | Departure from your country and arrive to Japan on February 25th |
| February 26th, 2024 | J-CTI program starts |
2nd Edition: June 22nd to July 6th, 2024
| February 15th, 2024 | Application deadline |
| February 19th, 2024 | Application Result |
| February 21st, 2024 | Registration fee payment deadline |
| March 10th, 2024 | 1st Program fee payment deadline |
| April 1st, 2024 | 2nd Program fee payment deadline |
| June 22nd, 2024 | Departure from your country and arrive to Japan on June 23rd |
| June 24th, 2024 | J-CTI program starts |
Requirements
- Valid passport
- 2-weeks travel insurance
- Tourist visa*
* Mirai Innovation Research Institute will provide the necessary documents to process the visa at the Japanese embassy of your country if necessary.
Program fee
- Registration fee: 450 USD*
- Program fee: 5,000 USD*
- * Taxes are not included
- * Registration fee is non-refundable
- * Individual prices. For groups of 20 people or more, please contact us.
The program includes
- Detailed pre-departure summary & briefing
- Round flight ticket from your city to Osaka
- Reception at the airport
- Train ticket to your accommodation
- Accommodation for 14 nights (shared housing)
- Travel Insurance for the duration of the program
- All seminars and workshops
- Hands on Technology training
- Visit to Mirai Innovation Labs & 5G Lab
- Participation in technology demonstrations
- Professional video that documents the highlights of the trip featuring your participation in diverse activities.
- The price does not include meals.
- The price does not include daily transportation from accommodation to the lab.
- Restrictions may apply for flight tickets