The authors have been appointed to teach a Mathematics, Data Science, and AI course for all students of the university starting in the next academic year. In order to prepare for it, three surveys were conducted to grasp the current situation of the students. The first was a survey on studentsʼ understanding of the terms “mathematics”, “data science”, and “AI”. This was followed by a survey on their impressions toward AI, and lastly a survey on the specific reasons students have for uneasiness about AI.

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There is a well-known symptom of large postprandial blood glucose fluctuations called “blood glucose spikes”, in which blood glucose levels rise rapidly after eating and then return to normal levels. Because blood glucose spikes cause diabetes to progress unnoticed in not only middle-aged/elderly people but also young people, prevention of these spikes has become an important medical issue. In this study, we investigated the effect of the Jerusalem artichoke, a specialty product of Kumamoto Prefecture which is rich in water-soluble dietary fiber, on the prevention of blood glucose spikes. Female students in their 20s were used as test subjects, and their postprandial blood glucose levels were measured over time, with a level of 150 mg/dL or higher considered an indicator of a blood glucose spike. The Jerusalem artichokes were used in the form of dried chips for easy digestion. While the consumption of the Jerusalem artichoke chips alone had a weak glycemic control effect, a significant glycemic control effect was observed when the dried Jerusalem artichoke chips were mixed in with a vegetable salad. These results suggest that dried Jerusalem artichoke chips, in combination with other vegetables, may be an excellent food source for preventing the progression of diabetes.

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In classes using the information processing classroom, classroom instruction is provided with the use of middle monitors, which are installed between the students’ displays to show either the screen of the teacherʼs display or the screen of the teaching material presentation device. The video displayed on the middle monitors and the teacherʼs voice are recorded, converted to video, and the files are then saved to Google Drive and distributed using Google Classroom. This paper discusses the results of a questionnaire survey of students and analysis of the access logs of the class videos, both of which show how students perceive and use the class videos.

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Growing female athletes must consume nutritionally balanced meals to avoid health risks such as excessive calorie restriction. Furthermore, food education that encourages behavioral changes is necessary to acquire correct food knowledge and problem-solving skills throughout oneʼs life. We present a case study of high school female athletes who became aware of the importance of a balanced diet as a result of breakfast provided during a training camp.

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