Study Pocket Opens Consultation Service for Schools and Local Governments on "Generative AI Utilization for 2040" Related to MEXT's "N-E.X.T. High School Initiative"

Study Pocket Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representatives: Ryo Yamaji / Hiroyuki Tsuruta; hereinafter "Study Pocket") has opened a consultation service for schools and local governments regarding the utilization of generative AI, in connection with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)'s high school education reform initiative, the "N-E.X.T. High School Initiative" (Project to Promote High School Education Reform Contributing to the Development of Industrial Innovation Human Resources, etc.).

Through the provision of generative AI services for schools, Study Pocket has been addressing the utilization of generative AI in educational settings. The newly established consultation service offers a wide range of advice on how each school and local government can position generative AI and leverage it for learning and instruction, within the context of high school education reform looking ahead to 2040.

You can consult on various themes in the school setting, such as career education, inquiry-based learning, English and global education, teacher support, and next-generation information education including programming, regarding the direction of generative AI utilization and concrete implementation ideas.

Background to the Establishment of the Consultation Service

In just three years, generative AI has continued its rapid evolution. Particularly with the emergence of frontier models (cutting-edge AI models) that enable advanced reasoning, dialogue, and the execution of complex tasks, AI is no longer just a text generation tool but is becoming deeply involved in thought support, expression support, dialogue support, and even the learning process itself.

These changes are beginning to significantly impact the nature of school education and the identity of career choices towards 2040. Study Pocket believes that as an AI-first society approaches, the question for future high school education is not whether to use AI, but how to position it, what skills to foster, and how to enhance the quality of learning.

MEXT's "N-E.X.T. High School Initiative" outlines key directions for high school education reform looking ahead to 2040, including the advancement of inquiry-based learning, addressing diverse learning needs, learning connected to local communities and society, and collaboration with industry and universities.

Study Pocket perceives a deep connection between these directions and the evolution of generative AI and frontier models. Especially since this demonstration project is a three-year endeavor, technology is expected to continue evolving significantly during that period. Therefore, what is needed in the school setting is not just to view individual tools and functions in isolation, but to continuously consider and update their utilization in a practical way, while keeping in mind the very nature of education in the generative AI era.

The purpose of this newly established consultation service is to initiate dialogue with schools and local governments as an entry point for this endeavor.

Study Pocket's Vision for the N-E.X.T. High School Initiative and Generative AI Utilization

Study Pocket believes that the utilization of generative AI in schools is not merely about efficiency or replacing some tasks, but about building a foundation to expand the possibilities of future learning and instruction.

Anticipating the arrival of an AI-first society, educators and students are beginning to ask fundamental questions such as why we learn and what we learn. Towards 2040, the role of generative AI is expected to grow in the following areas of high school education:

・ Inquiry-based learning where students formulate their own questions, tackle open-ended problems, and deepen their understanding.

・ Career education and guidance where students articulate their experiences and thoughts to inform career choices and future planning.

・ English education and global education that connect with the world.

・ Next-generation information education and programming education based on generative AI and AI agents.

・ Lesson preparation and school administrative support to enable teachers to focus more on essential instruction.

Particularly in next-generation education based on frontier models and AI agent concepts, we believe that not just the ability to quickly find correct answers, but also the ability to formulate questions, collaborate, express oneself, and continue learning while utilizing AI will become more important.

Study Pocket aims to work with teachers and local governments to consider how generative AI can be effectively utilized in schools for such an era.

Examples of Main Consultation Themes

This consultation service can address themes such as the following:

1. Generative AI Utilization in Career Education and Guidance

With the advancement of an AI-first society, the human resources required by private companies and the skills valued are undergoing significant changes. Based on these changes, we accept consultations on how generative AI can be utilized in the process of students verbalizing their experiences and thoughts to connect them to career choices and future planning.

Additionally, we can introduce interview simulators utilizing advanced AI models on a trial or demonstration basis.

2. Generative AI Utilization in Inquiry-Based Learning

In the coming era, not only the ability to answer questions with correct answers, but also the ability to set one's own challenges and deepen questions will become more important. In the context of such inquiry-based learning, we accept consultations on how to position generative AI throughout the entire process, including question setting, information organization, advanced information gathering, issue structuring, and presentation preparation.

We also respond to consultations from the perspective of teachers guiding inquiry-based learning, on how generative AI can be utilized.

3. Generative AI Utilization in English Education and Global Education

With the advent of easily accessible simultaneous interpretation AI, the nature of English education and global human resource development is once again being questioned. You can consult on the direction of English education and global education required in the coming era, including the fundamental question of why we learn English.

Furthermore, as we explore new educational models necessary for second language acquisition, including English, consultations are possible on how generative AI can be utilized in dialogue, presentations, expressive activities, and learning that deals with global themes. If necessary, we can also consult on designing study groups and creating discussion frameworks.

4. Generative AI Utilization in Lesson Preparation and School Administration

As generative AI becomes more practical, educational settings also require utilization that prioritizes safety and purpose-suitability. For example, we accept consultations on upstream design, such as considering local LLMs (generative AI models that operate without network connection) in secure environments, or the ideal form of AI agents for school management and administrative support.

Additionally, on themes closer to practical application, you can consult on how generative AI can be utilized in daily tasks for teacher work style reform towards 2040, creative lesson planning, and efficient lesson preparation.

5. Generative AI Utilization in Next-Generation Information Education and Programming Education

In leading AI companies and engineering fields, development styles are already spreading where humans do not necessarily code from scratch manually. Based on these changes, you can consult on the nature of programming education and information education in the coming era.

Against the backdrop of evolving frontier models and AI agents, we can support the design of study groups and the organization of discussions on how to incorporate the information literacy and new learning of development and creation that will be necessary into school education.

Furthermore, in addition to introducing cutting-edge examples of AI-powered programming and development support, we also respond to consultations on tool selection tailored to specific purposes, not limited to products handled by our company.

6. Risk Design and Educational Operation Design for the Generative AI Era Looking Ahead to 2040

As generative AI and AI agents continue to evolve, schools will need to prepare for new issues beyond current concerns such as misinformation, copyright, and personal information protection. These include automation of judgment, excessive dependence, relationship with learning evaluation, and division of roles between humans and AI.

This consultation service accepts consultations on anticipating such changes and building governance and operational philosophies for school education towards 2040, considering what risks to expect.

Consultations Available from the Initial Planning Stage

This consultation service is intended for consultations from the conceptual stage, depending on the policies and challenges of each school and local government.

For example,

・ Want to organize what to consider first

・ Want to identify priority themes for your school/local government

・ Want to consider the intersection of high school education reform directions and generative AI utilization

・ Want to discuss possibilities, including advanced models

It is possible to consult from the brainstorming stage. Of course, no estimate or fee will be incurred at the consultation stage.

Study Pocket will provide dialogue and proposals tailored to educational settings, based on the knowledge accumulated through providing generative AI services for schools.

Future Plans

Study Pocket will continue to promote the utilization of generative AI in schools not merely as a temporary trend, but as a foundation for future learning and instruction, by advancing development, information dissemination, and opportunities for dialogue.

We will continue to support schools and local governments in proactively utilizing generative AI and frontier models in ways that suit their respective situations, within the context of high school education reform looking ahead to 2040.

Inquiries and Consultations

For consultations regarding generative AI utilization related to MEXT's "N-E.X.T. High School Initiative," please inquire via the following:

Inquiry Contact

【Dedicated Inquiry Form】 https://studypocket.ai/contact/next-high-school

【For urgent inquiries, please call the dedicated number below.】 050-1720-5785 (24 hours/365 days, automated voice)

Company Profile

【Company Name】Study Pocket Inc. 【Location】Hibiya Park Front 19F, 2-1-6 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0011 【Representatives】Ryo Yamaji / Hiroyuki Tsuruta 【Established】July 2019 【Business Activities】 ・Development of educational software utilizing generative AI ・Support services for school DX ・Educational service business 【Certifications/Adoptions】 ・MEXT "School DX Strategy Advisor Project" Support Provider (Generative AI field) ・METI "Future Classroom" FY2024 Education Innovator Support Program (EOL) adopted company ・ISMS International Standard "ISO/IEC 27001:2022" certified organization

【Study Pocket Official Website】

https://studypocket.ai