Kagoshima Prefectural Kanoya Agricultural High School's Smart Agriculture Talent Development Project, Supported by monoDuki LLC, Featured in MEXT's 'DX High School Case Studies'

Featured in the 'Initiative Overview (School Edition)' of the FY2026 High School DX Acceleration Promotion Project (DX High School) casebook.

Background of the Feature

This case is included in the casebook as a 'FY2026 DX High School Initiative Case [Agriculture Department]'.

Kagoshima Prefectural Kanoya Agricultural High School has set the theme of 'Enhancing the Ability to Generate Income through Agricultural DX (in its third consecutive year)' and aims to cultivate smart agriculture talent capable of independently solving agricultural challenges through the use of ICT devices.

For detailed information on the school's initiatives to foster 'self-driven capabilities' and our specific companion support approaches, please refer to our previous press releases.

▼ Link to Past Initiative Case Article

Nurturing 'Self-Driven Capabilities' at Kanoya Agricultural High School: monoDuki LLC's Digital Talent Development and Companion Support

Background of Support

Under initiatives promoted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), such as the 'High School DX Acceleration Promotion Project (DX High School)' and the 'Next High School Vision,' many high schools across Japan are increasingly adopting external instructors and digital equipment. However, educational institutions frequently express the following concerns. Behind these surface-level concerns lie deeper, 'fundamental challenges' faced by schools.

'Will the use of external instructors or outsourcing based solely on budget allocation result in nothing more than a one-off experience?'

[Core Challenge ①: Reproducibility and Quality Assurance]

→ If schools completely delegate responsibilities to external instructors, teaching staff may be unable to reproduce the learning experience for subsequent grades or other opportunities, making it difficult to ensure consistent quality over time.

'We want to achieve practical learning while minimizing the preparation burden on teachers...'

[Core Challenge ②: The Dilemma Between Reducing Burden and Deep Learning]

→ While packaged teaching materials are introduced to avoid overburdening teachers, there is a dilemma: such materials often fail to lead to deep student learning or align with the school's goal of practical, hands-on education.

'We are struggling with how to effectively utilize equipment and services already (or planned to be) introduced in classes and inquiry-based activities...'

[Core Challenge ③: Lack of 'Criteria' for Equipment Selection and Utilization]

→ Schools often lack the standards or know-how to determine which equipment or services best address their specific challenges and objectives, and how to effectively utilize them.

'There are disparities in teachers' digital skills, and we want to avoid concentrating all responsibilities on just one or two staff members...'

[Core Challenge ④: Risk of 'Person-Dependent' Implementation]

→ Beyond over-reliance on external vendors, there is a strong sense of crisis that within schools, responsibilities and skills are concentrated among only a few designated teachers, preventing others from utilizing the equipment or services (hindering organizational adoption).

Scope of Support Provided by monoDuki LLC

monoDuki LLC offers comprehensive support by combining the following nine areas, going far beyond mere equipment introduction, tailored to the needs of individual schools and local governments.

Concept Development

Organizing school characteristics, educational goals, and integration with existing curricula (e.g., current status memos, utilization theme proposals)

Planning and Design

Annual plans, lesson plans, implementation frameworks, and exit strategies for outcome presentations (e.g., annual schedule, lesson design, implementation structure)

Equipment Selection

XR, AI, filming/production environments, 3D printers, PCs, networks (e.g., equipment lists, configuration plans, operational conditions)

Environment Setup

AI guidelines, Quest/HMS setup, accounts, network (e.g., setup procedures, operational rules, guidelines)

Teacher Training

Classroom application concepts, safety considerations, operational methods, and how to delegate tasks to students (e.g., training materials, operation manuals)

Student Lectures

Workshops, PBL, ideathons, hackathons, XR production, AI exercises (e.g., slides, worksheets, deliverables)

Companion Follow-Up

Support for creation, presentation, exhibition, improvement, and next-year expansion (e.g., deliverables, presentation materials, improvement notes)

External Collaboration

Connecting with companies, universities, research institutions, local facilities, municipalities, and communities (e.g., collaboration candidate lists, PBL theme proposals)

Outcome Communication

PR articles, presentation materials, implementation records, surveys, and project completion reports (e.g., implementation reports, promotional materials, survey results)

Flow of Companion Support

The programs we provide are not one-off experiences or events, but are designed to be sustained and institutionalized as part of the school's educational activities. They are structured in five major stages:

① Listening and Purpose Clarification

Clarifying the school's educational philosophy and inquiry themes

Analyzing student demographics and career trends

Clearly defining 'Why are we using XR and AI?'

② Program Design and Equipment Selection

Designing ICT devices and digital tool environments with practical use in mind

Creating designs that can be integrated into classes, inquiry activities, and extracurricular programs

Selecting equipment based on reverse-engineering from objectives

③ Companion System That Minimizes Teacher Burden

Providing technical support through external experts and AI to minimize the burden on educators.

④ Student-Led Practical and Inquiry-Based Programs

Designing experiential learning that involves repeated cycles of creation, verification, and presentation.

⑤ Visualization of Outcomes and External Communication

Sharing educational outcomes with society through external presentation opportunities such as experience events and media coverage.

This Support Is Ideal for Schools and Teachers Who:

Want to introduce equipment under the DX High School or Next High School initiatives but are unsure about selection

Are struggling with how to utilize equipment already planned or introduced in classes and inquiry activities

Want to use external instructors but avoid ending with one-off experiences

Want to implement practical learning while minimizing teacher preparation burden

Want to clarify implementation images and procedures for internal presentations and approvals

Frequently Asked Questions (Regarding DX High School Utilization and Class Implementation)

Q. Can we consult even if equipment hasn't been decided yet?

A. Yes. We will help you determine the most suitable equipment selection based on your school's educational philosophy and goals for the desired learning outcomes.

Q. Can we consult for only lectures or only equipment selection?

A. Yes. We provide support tailored to your school's situation and budget, starting from the areas you need.

Q. Can this be implemented in departments other than information technology?

A. Yes. We design programs tailored to each school's characteristics, such as agriculture departments like this one or inquiry-based learning in general education tracks.

Consultation on DX High School Utilization and Classroom Implementation

monoDuki LLC provides tailored support for equipment selection, lesson planning, guest lectures, and internal briefing preparation related to DX High School and Next High School initiatives. Please feel free to consult with us to clarify your current situation, goals, and implementation timeline.

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Media and Interview Inquiries

We welcome interview requests and media coverage inquiries regarding this initiative, support for implementing DX High School and Next High School in educational settings, and commentary on educational DX. For interviews with implementing schools, we will coordinate with the schools and respond within feasible limits.

About monoDuki LLC

monoDuki LLC believes that cultivating and developing digital talent capable of advancing digital utilization at the frontline is essential to preserving the value of on-site operations for the future, in response to major societal challenges such as 'declining working-age population' and 'stagnant productivity.'

While rapid digitization is progressing, there is an overwhelming shortage of digital talent in Japan capable of driving DX. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' '2023 White Paper on Information and Communications,'