Research Intent

Our research will focus on technology development in the following subjects:
1) Computer-based ICT literacy measurement
2) Automated scoring for constructed-response questions
3) Other computer-based testing and educational materials

Dr. Kanji Akahori
Member, Board of Directors

I wish to express my sincere appreciation to CRET for selecting me to be a member of the Board of Directors. It is my honor to take part in CRET, which I believe is the nation’s leading research institute that is committed to the advancement of educational testing. An institute like CRET is in a unique position in Japan, for the subject was not given much attention in the past. It is in recent years that educational testing, based on scientific methodologies, has gained serious interest. Our aim is to deepen our understanding of educational testing in Japan, and contribute to its development.

Research involves a series of both quantitative and qualitative data, which bring us to certain research conclusions. However, I believe data are multifaceted and can be valuable resources that have a broad impact. To that end, we strive to go beyond the evaluation of the current educational testing methodologies and make CRET the leading educational testing institute in Japan.

Biography

Professor, Department of Human System Science, Graduate School of Decision Science and Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology (1996 - )
Visiting Professor, Department of Computer Sciences, University of California, Irvine (1994 - 1995)
Professor, Center for R & D of Educational Technology (1991 - )
Associate Professor - Tokyo Institute of Technology (1988 - 1991)
Ph.D in computer science and technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology (1989)
Assistant and Associate Professor, Tokyo Gakugei University, Faculty of Education of National Teacher's College(1981 - 1988)
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Publications

• Invitation to Educational Technology; Akahori, Kanji, Just System (2002)
• Instructional Design for the Foundation of Lessons; Akahori, Kanji, Japan Audio-Visual Education Association (2004)
• Training on Information Morals; Akahori, K., Noma,T., Morisue, M., Gyousei, (2004)
• URL: http://www.ak.cradle.titech.ac.jp/akahori/index.html