A New Role of Lifelong Learning Support System

Lifelong learning is one of the most important education policies in Japan. Recently, the web-based Lifelong Learning Support System (LLSS), developed by the Lifelong Learning Promotion Center (LLPC), has been widely used in local governments. We analyzed existing LLSS and classified it into two roles according to the types of information and functions it provided: "information provider" and "resource provider." Further, we focused on a new role for LLSS, "program provider." To clarify LLSS's new role, we proposed a system that easily helps develop programs and guide learners to participate in lifelong learning activities.