大絶賛された感動のプレゼンテーション「e-Education」 (ICC FUKUOKA 2017 カタパルト・グランプリ)

Industry Co-Creation

14 May 201712:57

Summary

TLDRThe speaker, Kaitou from the non-profit organization e-Education, shares the mission of delivering the best education to the ends of the world, focusing on educational support in developing countries like Bangladesh. He describes the lack of teachers, particularly for high school students, and the challenges faced by students who aspire to attend university. Kaitou recounts the successful implementation of a DVD-based learning model, inspired by his mentor, Mr. Hayashi of Toshin High School, leading to the first student from a local village being admitted to a top university. The initiative has since expanded, with over 100 students from the region gaining admission to top universities. However, Kaitou also discusses the challenges that arise after university admission and the tragic event of a terrorist attack involving some of these students. This leads to a reflection on the importance of listening to students' voices and a commitment to further support and innovation in education. The speaker concludes with an invitation for collaboration and support to continue their work and explore opportunities for Japanese businesses in Bangladesh, highlighting the country's talented English-speaking and engineering workforce.

Takeaways

🎓 The presenter, Kaito from the NGO 'e, education', is on a mission to deliver the best education to the ends of the world, particularly in developing countries like Bangladesh.
🗣️ The NGO focuses on supporting education in Bangladesh, where there is a severe shortage of teachers, especially for high school students.
🏫 High school students in Bangladesh are shown to study diligently under challenging conditions, such as using kerosene lamps for light and studying under streetlights until late at night.
📚 The NGO has successfully implemented a model similar to the DVD lectures from the prestigious Toshin High School in Japan, which has led to significant improvements in student performance.
🌟 A key success story is the first student from a local village to be admitted to a top university (equivalent to Tokyo University in Japan) after the NGO's intervention.
📈 The NGO's efforts have been recognized and supported by the local education ministry and the World Bank, leading to a significant increase in the number of students qualifying for top universities.
💡 There is a realization that getting into university is not the end of the journey; the NGO has identified the need for further support for students after they graduate.
😢 A tragic event involving young university students participating in a terrorist attack highlighted the importance of hearing and addressing the concerns of young people.
🤝 The presenter has received support from various stakeholders, including the local community in Bangladesh and influential figures like the head of the central bank, to continue their work.
🌐 There is a strong emphasis on leveraging digital education and technology to reach a wider audience and improve the quality of education in Bangladesh.
✈️ The presenter plans to base their activities in Bangladesh from May, aiming to create a lasting impact on the ground and inviting others to join and support their cause.

Q & A

What is the mission of the NPo organization represented by the speaker?
-The mission of the NPo organization represented by the speaker is to deliver the highest quality education to the farthest corners of the world, with a focus on educational support in developing countries.
Why did the speaker choose Bangladesh as the country to focus on?
-The speaker chose Bangladesh after a Google search for 'Asia's poorest country,' which led to Bangladesh being the top result. This was the primary reason for their focus.
What was the situation regarding teachers in Bangladesh when the speaker started their project?
-There was a severe shortage of teachers in Bangladesh, with a lack of 40,000 teachers as of the 2010 data provided in the script. The shortage was particularly acute for high school students.
What is the significance of the 'e-education' program that the speaker's NPo started?
-The 'e-education' program aimed to provide high-quality educational content to students in Bangladesh using a model similar to that of the East High School in Japan, with the goal of improving educational outcomes and opportunities for students.
How did the speaker's NPo find a local teacher in Bangladesh to emulate the success of their Japanese model?
-The speaker's NPo identified a charismatic English teacher in Bangladesh, who was then filmed and used as the local equivalent to the Japanese teacher they had worked with previously.
What was the outcome for the students after six months of intense study using the 'e-education' program?
-After six months of intense study using the 'e-education' program, a student from the program was able to pass the entrance exam for Dhaka University, which is equivalent to Tokyo University in Japan.
What recognition did the speaker receive from the Bangladeshi government for their work?
-The speaker was recognized by the Bangladeshi Minister of Education and was awarded for their contributions to education in the country.
What was the speaker's realization about the challenges faced by university students in Bangladesh?
-The speaker realized that even after gaining admission to university, students faced significant challenges and uncertainties about their future, which was a major oversight in their initial planning.
What was the tragic event that deeply affected the speaker and led to a period of reflection and illness?
-The tragic event was a terrorist attack in Bangladesh in July 2016, where 20 people were taken hostage and 7 were killed. The speaker knew one of the victims personally and was present during the incident.
What is the speaker's plan to further their mission in Bangladesh?
-The speaker plans to make Bangladesh their base of operations starting from May and aims to bring the ICC (International Competitions and Conferences) model to Bangladesh to inspire and support local students.
What are some of the opportunities and incentives for Japanese companies looking to expand into Bangladesh?
-The Japanese government supports the expansion of Japanese companies overseas, with organizations like JICA offering financial support for business ventures in Bangladesh. Additionally, there are tax incentives for high-tech companies operating in Bangladesh.
What is the speaker's final call to action for the audience?
-The speaker is calling for collaboration with the audience to create educational opportunities and societal improvements in Bangladesh, and invites them to participate in future events and initiatives in the country.

Outlines

00:00

🎓 Mission to Deliver Quality Education Worldwide

The speaker, Kaito, introduces himself as the representative director of an NPO called 'e,education' with a mission to deliver the best education to the ends of the world, focusing on educational support in developing countries. He outlines three main requests for the audience: to learn about Bangladesh, to understand their 'e-education' initiative, and to ask for their support. The speaker shares his journey of discovering Bangladesh through a Google search and the motivation behind their mission to improve educational opportunities, particularly for high school students in Bangladesh. He also discusses the challenges faced by students studying under poor lighting conditions and the impact of their educational efforts, leading to the first student from a local village being admitted to a top university.

05:02

📚 Collaborative Achievements and Future Goals

The speaker details the growth and achievements of their educational efforts in Bangladesh, including the collaboration with the University of Tokyo and Kyoto University, and working with the World Bank. He highlights the milestone of having over 100 students from the local area gain admission to top universities by 2015. The speaker also discusses the recognition received from the Bangladeshi Minister of Education and the subsequent discussions about implementing their educational content into the national digital education initiative. However, he also shares the realization that there were gaps in their approach, particularly in supporting students after university admission. A tragic terror attack in 2016 led to a period of reflection and regret, prompting the speaker to take a break due to illness. Despite this, he emphasizes the support received from the local community in Bangladesh and the determination to continue their mission.

10:03

🌏 Expanding the Impact: From Japan to Bangladesh and Beyond

The speaker talks about the decision to base his activities in Bangladesh starting from May, indicating that the current presentation might be his last in Japan. He expresses a desire to create events in Bangladesh that can match the enthusiasm of the ones in Japan and invites the audience to participate. The speaker also touches on the potential of Bangladesh, mentioning a collaboration between Amazon and Alibaba to provide educational services in the country. He highlights the availability of talented English and engineering professionals in Bangladesh and the economic incentives for foreign companies to operate there, such as tax exemptions. The speaker concludes by inviting cooperation from the audience to further their mission of creating education and building society in Bangladesh.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡NPO (Non-Profit Organization)

A non-profit organization (NPO) is a group that operates for a purpose other than generating profit, typically to address a social or environmental issue. In the video, the speaker represents an NPO called 'e, education' which aims to deliver high-quality education to underdeveloped countries, specifically focusing on educational support in Bangladesh.

💡Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a South Asian country known for its dense population and economic challenges. The video discusses the educational challenges in Bangladesh, such as a shortage of teachers, particularly for higher-level subjects like calculus, which is crucial for students aspiring to attend university.

💡Education Support

Education support refers to the assistance provided to enhance the educational experience and outcomes for students. The video highlights the efforts of the NPO in providing education support to students in Bangladesh, aiming to bridge the gap between their aspirations and the available resources.

💡Digital Education

Digital education involves the use of technology, such as computers and the internet, to deliver educational content. The speaker mentions the Bangladeshi government's initiative to introduce digital education by placing 400,000 PCs across the country, which the NPO is looking to contribute to with their content.

💡Social Innovation

Social innovation is the process of developing and implementing new ideas to solve social problems. The video discusses the concept of social innovation in the context of addressing educational disparities and the potential for the speaker's NPO to innovate within the Bangladeshi educational landscape.

💡University Education

University education refers to tertiary or post-secondary education offered by universities. The video emphasizes the transformative potential of university education for individuals in Bangladesh and the challenges they face in accessing it, such as financial constraints and the quality of secondary education.

💡Dhaka University

Dhaka University, or the University of Dhaka, is a significant educational institution in Bangladesh. The video mentions a student's success in gaining admission to Dhaka University, which is compared to gaining admission to the University of Tokyo in Japan, indicating a high achievement.

💡Social Entrepreneurship

Social entrepreneurship involves the application of start-up culture and business techniques to address social issues. The speaker reflects on the power of social entrepreneurship in creating change, particularly in the context of education in Bangladesh.

💡Terrorism

Terrorism is the use of violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, often for political or ideological reasons. The video recounts a tragic incident of terrorism in Bangladesh, which deeply affected the speaker and led to a reflection on the role of education and support systems in preventing radicalization.

💡E-Learning

E-learning is a form of education that takes place via electronic media, typically on the internet. The video discusses the potential for e-learning to reach a wider audience in Bangladesh, especially in the context of the government's push for digital education.

💡International Collaboration

International collaboration refers to the act of working with partners from different countries to achieve a common goal. The video mentions the speaker's desire for international collaboration, particularly with Japanese enterprises, to support educational initiatives in Bangladesh.

Highlights

The presenter is the representative director of an NGO called 'e-education' which aims to deliver the best education to the ends of the world, focusing on educational support in developing countries.

The NGO is active in Bangladesh, which was chosen after a Google search for the poorest country in Asia.

There is a severe shortage of teachers in Bangladesh, with a shortage of 40,000 teachers as of 2010.

High school students in Bangladesh study diligently under dim kerosene lamps and streetlights until midnight.

There are over 10,000 NGOs providing educational support at the elementary and junior high school level in Bangladesh.

If students can get into university, they can earn not only scholarships but also cover their tuition and living expenses through part-time jobs.

The presenter was inspired by his mentor, Mr. Hayashi of Toshin High School, and applied his teaching methods in Bangladesh.

They established the first 'D' preparatory school in Bangladesh, using video lectures from a charismatic English teacher.

After half a year of intense studying using the video lectures, a student from the school was admitted to the prestigious Dhaka University.

The student's mother expressed immense gratitude for the e-education program, which deeply moved the presenter.

The program received media coverage and support from prestigious universities like Tokyo and Kyoto.

In 2015, over 100 students from the program were admitted to top universities in Bangladesh.

The presenter was awarded by the Bangladesh Minister of Education in 2015 for their contributions.

The program's content is being considered for inclusion in the Bangladesh government's initiative to provide digital education through 4 million PCs.

The presenter faced a crisis after a terrorist attack in Bangladesh in 2016, which involved some of the program's students.

The presenter took a break from the organization to recover from the trauma, but was inspired by the support of local people in Bangladesh.

The presenter was inspired by the ICC (International Competitions Conference) model and is working to adapt it to Bangladesh.

The presenter decided to base his activities in Bangladesh from May, making the current presentation his last in Japan.

Bangladesh has a talented pool of English-speaking and engineering professionals, scoring the highest in English proficiency among non-English speaking countries.

Japanese companies can benefit from tax incentives for investing in Bangladesh, with corporate and import taxes waived for up to 10 years.

The presenter is seeking collaboration with the audience to establish industries and create a society in Bangladesh through education.