Abstract
This paper examines how data utilization has emerged and evolved within Japanese high school Informatics education, based on an analysis of 468 presentations delivered at 17 annual conferences of the National High School Informatics Education Research Association (Zenkojoken). After reviewing the historical context of Informatics education in Japan, the study categorizes the presentations into five areas—Problem-solving in the Information Society, Communication and Information Design, Computers and Programming, Information Networks and Data Utilization, and Other Topics—reflecting the structure of the new high school curriculum guidelines. The primary focus is on the growing emphasis on data utilization skills, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Through a detailed examination of lesson plans, teaching strategies, and classroom outcomes, this paper highlights trends such as the increasing use of personal and local data to enhance student engagement and the incorporation of interdisciplinary approaches to amplify real-world relevance. The findings indicate that data literacy is not only becoming a vital skill set for students in a rapidly evolving digital society but also serving as a catalyst for innovative teaching practices. Implications for curriculum design and teacher training are discussed, and future perspectives for expanding data utilization activities in collaboration with other subject areas are outlined.
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Shunsuke Inagaki, University of Yamanashi, Japan
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Conference: IICE2025
Stream: Primary & Secondary Education
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To cite this article:
Inagaki S. (2025) Trends in Data Utilization in Japanese High School IT Education: Analysis of 468 Presentations From 17 Zenkojoken National Conferences ISSN: 2189-1036 – The IAFOR International Conference on Education – Hawaii 2025 Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 545-553) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2189-1036.2025.46
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2189-1036.2025.46
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