About
Fumie Watanabe is an Assistant Professor at Waseda University's Center for Data Science. She holds a PhD in Human Sciences from Waseda University and specializes in educational technology, focusing on e-learning, peer assessment, and data science education.
- Current affiliation: Waseda University (2020.10–Now)
- Previous affiliations: Tohoku University Institute for Excellence in Higher Education (2018.04–2020.09), Waseda University Center for Higher Education Studies (2014.10–2018.03)
Research Interests:
Dr. Watanabe investigates educational technology, particularly focusing on:
- Metacognitive strategies in report writing
- Development of "otaku power" for career readiness
- Blended and online learning environments
- Data science education and mindset development
- Peer assessment methodologies in digital contexts
Article Trends:
Her recent publications examine learning self-regulation through evaluation practices (2024), otaku power applications in game industries (2024), reflection mechanisms for elementary education (2024), and blended learning research trajectories (2022). Earlier works (2017–2020) analyze MOOC peer assessment reliability, tablet-based instructional design, and learner orientation in online courses.
Teaching Activities:
She teaches statistics and data science courses at Waseda University's Global Education Center, including:
- Statistics Literacy (α, β, γ, δ) series
- Introduction to Data Science (α, β, γ, δ) series
- Advanced topics: Regression/Classification, Time Series, Latent Structure, Spatial Structure
- Programming courses: Data Analysis with Python, Statistical Analysis with R
Research Projects:
Fumie Watanabe leads JSPS-funded research on:
- Career education using cross-border learning models (2023–2026)
- Pre-FD model development for graduate students (2020–2024)
- Peer assessment methodology in online environments (2016–2023)
She also contributes to institutional projects on data science education's impact on student development and mindset scale creation.
Committee Roles:
Active in editorial and conference committees for Japan Society for Educational Media Studies (2019–2024) and Japan Society for Educational Technology, including special issue editorships and conference planning roles.
