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Visit Report on Chungnam Online School
Twenty guests from Chungnam Online School in Korea visited our institution.
First, President Iwanaga gave a welcoming address in the 8th floor lounge. Subsequently, Professor Aoki provided an explanation about our institution, followed by a Q&A session regarding our educational system.
Visit Report on OUM, Open University of Malaysia
The delegation, 27 visitors, from OUM, Open University of Malaysia, visited OUJ on January 20, 2026.
First, we conducted a tour of the production studio facilities. The delegation was given an overview of the studio on the filming site, experienced mimicking lectures on the actual studio set, and enjoyed taking commemorative photographs and engaging in other activities.
Training Visit Report on Palestine/JICA
Twenty trainees from Palestine accompanied by JICA visited the Open University of Japan on Nov. 27, 2025. First of all, Professor Shibasaki gave an overview of the Open University of Japan in the lounge. Then, Professor Yasuike conducted a session regarding online education and actual lecture videos, using materials Arabic translations included. Since Arabic interpretation was provided, the Q&A session saw lively questions from the trainees, making for a vibrant lecture.
Visit Report on GDOU, Guangdong Open University, China
A delegation consisting of six researchers and staff members from Guangdong Open University visited the Open University of Japan on September 26, 2025. The delegation was received by President Iwanaga, Prof. Li, Prof. Aoki, and Prof. Nishina, Director of Library. They paid a courtesy visit to President Iwanaga at his office, where participants engaged in a vibrant exchange of views regarding the university’s learning system. They also posed various questions concerning the Japanese educational system. The session involved active discussions on innovations and challenges in instructional management, serving as a highly informative platform for both institutions to share valuable insights.
Visit Report on HBOU, Hubei Open University, China
The session began with an exchange of views between the delegation of HBOU and Prof. Yuan, Prof. Aoki, and Associate Prof. Konita from OUJ on June 25, 2025. During the meeting, both parties engaged in active discussions on the current state and unique features of education at their respective universities, as well as innovations and challenges in course management. It proved to be a highly valuable opportunity for sharing beneficial information to both institutions.
Visit Report on QOU, Qinghai Open University, China
First, a courtesy call was made to President Iwanaga. This was followed by tours of facilities including the OUJ museum, the online studio, and the production studio. During the facility tours, the visitors learned about how our university creates online classes, particularly during the production studio tour, using an actual filming set, the visitors took commemorative photos, fostering a friendly atmosphere for exchange.
Visit Report on BJOU, Beijing Open University, China
The courtesy call was made to President Iwanaga first, where an exchange of views took place with Prof. Yuan, Prof. Aoki, and Associate Prof. Konita. During this exchange, frank opinions were shared regarding both parties' perspectives on education, current situations, and potential future cooperation. This proved a highly valuable opportunity to further deepen mutual understanding in the field of education between our university and Beijing Open University.
Visit Report on OUM, Open University Malaysia
Three visitors from OUM, Open University of Malaysia, visited OUJ on April 15 and 16, 2025. They exchanged views with Prof. Aoki and Prof. Yamada first. There was a lively exchange of opinions regarding online education for both universities. Then, a courtesy call was made to President Iwanaga, followed by a luncheon to foster friendship.
Visit Report on OUC, The Open University of China
Four faculty and staff members from OUC, The Open University of China, visited OUJ on April 7, 2025.
First, a courtesy call was made to President Iwanaga. Then, an exchange of views took place between the visitors and professors from OUJ, Prof. Aoki, Prof. Yuan, and Associate Prof. Konita. Information regarding OUC's implementation of distance education was shared, followed by a lively question-and-answer session. Subsequently, with the online education division, they toured the online studio while being explained on the structure of OUJ’s online classes. Finally, they toured the production department with explanations on the filming sets and conduction.
Potential of Digital Badges for Equitable Learning Opportunities
Digital badges empower learner-centered education by enabling individuals to showcase their learning achievements and chart a personalized pathway toward further development. In recent years, they have attracted growing attention as a tool for certifying learning outcomes—particularly within higher education institutions engaged in lifelong learning and distance education.
