CREATIVE KIDS TOP Programming Education Kino-kuni ICT Programming Contest

Programming Education

2022.12.27
Kino-kuni ICT Programming Contest

Today marks the final judging round of the "Kinokuni ICT Programming Contest," which is held in collaboration with the National Elementary and Junior High School Programming Contest (JJPC).

I served as a judge at the metaverse venue again this year. After listening to the presentations as a group, we were able to visit individual booths in the metaverse, watch the demos, and ask questions. It’s so convenient!

They focus on local issues, think of ways to solve them using technology, build actual demos, and continuously refine their work. They already possess the skills that even adults are expected to have today! It was a heartwarming judging session, filled with a deep love for the community.

It warmed my heart to hear the elementary school student who won the award say, “I can’t wait to see what I’ll get (as a prize)!” That’s right—that’s what you’re most curious about, isn’t it? But this was the first time I’d ever heard such a candid comment!

Congratulations to all the winners!

To all the judges and staff members: Thank you for all your hard work!


　

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    Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
    Director, B Lab
    Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
    Chairperson, CANVAS

    After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
    He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
    His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”