[Sekikawa Village] Solving Regional Issues with IT! DAO Manager Kotetsu Launches 'PC and AI Classes'
Kotetsu, the DAO Manager of Sekikawa Village, Niigata Prefecture, operating under the 'Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team DAO' supported by Alyawmu Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sapporo, Hokkaido; Representative Director: Hiroaki Hatanaka), held PC and AI classes for local residents at 'Sekikawa Room' in the village on March 19. This initiative aims to improve the overall IT literacy of the region and to create an entry point for villagers to engage with new communities (DAO) through interaction at the PC classes.
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Alyawmu Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sapporo, Kita-ku; Representative Director: Hiroaki Hatanaka) utilizes the 'Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team DAO' it operates, and Kotetsu, who works as a DAO Manager in Sekikawa Village, Niigata Prefecture, held PC and AI classes for local residents at 'Sekikawa Room' in the village on March 19.
This activity aims to improve the overall IT literacy of the region and to create an entry point for villagers to engage with new communities (DAO) through interaction at the PC classes.
PC Classes Born from Regional 'Troubles'
The inspiration for these PC classes came from a request from the staff of 'Sekikawa Room,' a children's community space in Sekikawa Village, who expressed, 'We are often troubled by not knowing how to operate computers.'
Mr. Kotetsu himself, while assisting with events at 'Sekikawa Room,' realized the need to create a broader support platform for others in the community facing similar difficulties, beyond just individual assistance, leading to the organization of these classes.
One-on-One Support and Experiencing the Potential of AI
On the day of the event, a practical style was adopted, providing close to one-on-one support while observing each participant's computer and challenges, rather than a unilateral lecture format. During this, methods for utilizing 'generative AI' were also introduced according to participants' requests.
Participants expressed great surprise and emotion when tasks that usually took a long time in their daily work were completed in an instant using AI, making it a valuable opportunity for them to realize that AI is not a distant future technology but a familiar and practical tool.
'We want this in our region too' - Expanding Circle of Learning
Participants highly praised the classes, with many saying, 'I want to participate again next month,' and those who couldn't attend due to scheduling conflicts expressed, 'I'm disappointed I couldn't go.'
Currently, the classes are held once a month at 'Sekikawa Room,' but in the future, in response to requests like 'We want this in our region too,' there are plans to expand to mobile classes in other districts and adjust timings to make it easier for more people to learn.
While providing careful basic computer support to raise participants' IT literacy, there are also plans to develop these into 'AI classes' in the future.
An Entry Point to a New Community: 'DAO'
To achieve Mr. Kotetsu's mission of 'developing Furusato Nozei return gifts' and 'expanding donation amounts,' the cooperation and participation of villagers in the community are indispensable.
Through activities like these, the aim is to reach out and create an entry point for people to engage with a new community called 'DAO.'
Message from DAO Manager Kotetsu
'I feel that Sekikawa Village still lacks a sufficient environment where people knowledgeable about computers can easily teach others. My hope is that my involvement can contribute, even a little, to improving the overall IT literacy of the village. Above all, seeing participants happy brings me great joy and a sense of purpose.'
'On the other hand, there's a limit to the number of people I can assist alone, which is a challenge for the future.'
'I want to continue working diligently, carefully considering 'what and how to convey' to ensure that the time spent is valuable for the participants.'
'If more voices emerge saying, 'I want to learn more deeply,' I would like to expand to individual study sessions as well.'
About Alyawmu Co., Ltd.
A Sapporo-based startup that promotes regional revitalization through DAO and NFT, providing Furusato Nozei NFT / Tourism NFT / Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team DAO solutions to municipalities nationwide.
By making NFTs that embody regional charm into Furusato Nozei return gifts and operating DAOs in the region, they create new financial resources and contribute to city promotion and the creation of a 'related population.'
The company name 'Alyawmu' means 'today' in Arabic. They support community building that continues to be cheered on by providing cutting-edge technology like NFT to municipalities and regional communities who want to 'challenge today, right now.'
Alyawmu Co., Ltd. Company Information
Company Name: Alyawmu Co., Ltd.
Representative: Hiroaki Hatanaka
Location: Katran Aso 302, Kita 38-jo Nishi 6-chome 2-23, Kita-ku, Sapporo
Established: November 18, 2020
Capital: 164.49 million yen (quasi-capital)
This activity aims to improve the overall IT literacy of the region and to create an entry point for villagers to engage with new communities (DAO) through interaction at the PC classes.
PC Classes Born from Regional 'Troubles'
The inspiration for these PC classes came from a request from the staff of 'Sekikawa Room,' a children's community space in Sekikawa Village, who expressed, 'We are often troubled by not knowing how to operate computers.'
Mr. Kotetsu himself, while assisting with events at 'Sekikawa Room,' realized the need to create a broader support platform for others in the community facing similar difficulties, beyond just individual assistance, leading to the organization of these classes.
One-on-One Support and Experiencing the Potential of AI
On the day of the event, a practical style was adopted, providing close to one-on-one support while observing each participant's computer and challenges, rather than a unilateral lecture format. During this, methods for utilizing 'generative AI' were also introduced according to participants' requests.
Participants expressed great surprise and emotion when tasks that usually took a long time in their daily work were completed in an instant using AI, making it a valuable opportunity for them to realize that AI is not a distant future technology but a familiar and practical tool.
'We want this in our region too' - Expanding Circle of Learning
Participants highly praised the classes, with many saying, 'I want to participate again next month,' and those who couldn't attend due to scheduling conflicts expressed, 'I'm disappointed I couldn't go.'
Currently, the classes are held once a month at 'Sekikawa Room,' but in the future, in response to requests like 'We want this in our region too,' there are plans to expand to mobile classes in other districts and adjust timings to make it easier for more people to learn.
While providing careful basic computer support to raise participants' IT literacy, there are also plans to develop these into 'AI classes' in the future.
An Entry Point to a New Community: 'DAO'
To achieve Mr. Kotetsu's mission of 'developing Furusato Nozei return gifts' and 'expanding donation amounts,' the cooperation and participation of villagers in the community are indispensable.
Through activities like these, the aim is to reach out and create an entry point for people to engage with a new community called 'DAO.'
Message from DAO Manager Kotetsu
'I feel that Sekikawa Village still lacks a sufficient environment where people knowledgeable about computers can easily teach others. My hope is that my involvement can contribute, even a little, to improving the overall IT literacy of the village. Above all, seeing participants happy brings me great joy and a sense of purpose.'
'On the other hand, there's a limit to the number of people I can assist alone, which is a challenge for the future.'
'I want to continue working diligently, carefully considering 'what and how to convey' to ensure that the time spent is valuable for the participants.'
'If more voices emerge saying, 'I want to learn more deeply,' I would like to expand to individual study sessions as well.'
About Alyawmu Co., Ltd.
A Sapporo-based startup that promotes regional revitalization through DAO and NFT, providing Furusato Nozei NFT / Tourism NFT / Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team DAO solutions to municipalities nationwide.
By making NFTs that embody regional charm into Furusato Nozei return gifts and operating DAOs in the region, they create new financial resources and contribute to city promotion and the creation of a 'related population.'
The company name 'Alyawmu' means 'today' in Arabic. They support community building that continues to be cheered on by providing cutting-edge technology like NFT to municipalities and regional communities who want to 'challenge today, right now.'
Alyawmu Co., Ltd. Company Information
Company Name: Alyawmu Co., Ltd.
Representative: Hiroaki Hatanaka
Location: Katran Aso 302, Kita 38-jo Nishi 6-chome 2-23, Kita-ku, Sapporo
Established: November 18, 2020
Capital: 164.49 million yen (quasi-capital)