[Okayama University] Conducted a 'Generative AI Seminar' for Teachers at Okayama Gakugeikan High School under the DX High School Project

On May 19, 2026, Okayama University held a practical 'Generative AI Seminar' for teachers at Okayama Gakugeikan High School as part of its support for the school's 'High School DX Acceleration Promotion Project (DX High School).' The school is one of 20 nationwide selected for the 'Global Type' of the DX High School program for fiscal year 2025, and the university has been providing continuous educational support through high school-university collaboration to bolster the school's advanced learning initiatives. Thirteen teachers from various subjects, including Japanese, mathematics, science, history/civics, English, and information, participated in the seminar, eager to explore the use of digital technology in their teaching. The participants engaged in hands-on exercises, using their own devices to learn practical methods for applying generative AI in educational settings and material development. The seminar was led by students from the university's Data Science Department (DS Department), including representative Ryokuto Maeda from the Faculty of Economics. They explained how students can use generative AI tools like 'Gemini' and 'NotebookLM' for self-study, along with necessary precautions. The seminar introduced a 'reverse' interactive active learning method, where generative AI is set as a 'student with insufficient understanding,' and the teacher or learner acts as the 'teacher' to explain concepts to the AI. Representative Maeda emphasized the importance of prompt engineering, stating, 'Using generative AI not just as a convenient tool for searching answers, but as a collaborative partner in class that helps students think, explain, and deepen their understanding in their own words, is what creates true educational impact.' Participating teachers expressed positive feedback, noting that it not only streamlines lesson preparation but also reveals possibilities for entirely new learning designs that draw out students' thinking and expressive skills. Okayama University offers 'semi-customized support programs' tailored to the individual challenges and curricula of each high school. While this session was a training format for teachers, the university also conducts various hands-on courses, such as year-round support for 'Comprehensive Inquiry Time,' sensor and 3D printer utilization, and tours of cutting-edge factories. These outreach programs, centered on 'dialogue with near-future peers,' are increasingly being adopted by other schools, with flexible implementation based on each school's characteristics and budget. The university will continue to actively respond to inquiries from educators interested in revitalizing digital education through high school-university collaboration and implementing similar programs.