Programming Education [Deadline: November 3] The 7th National Programming Competition for Elementary and Junior High School Students & The 1st National Programming Competition for High School Students The deadline for the “7th National Elementary and Junior High School Programming Contest”—a programming contest for elementary and junior high school students—and the “1st National High School Programming Contest” for high school students (those aged 18 or younger as of April 1, 2022), which is being held concurrently for the first time this season, is fast approaching on November 3!
Both competitions are accepting submissions of software—such as programs, apps, games, and videos—that run on PCs, smartphones, and tablets, as well as hardware such as robots and electronic projects. As long as the work is your own original creation, there are no restrictions on the programming language used or the format of the entry.
A key feature of this competition is that it evaluates participants not only on their programming skills but also on their “creativity,” “expressive ability,” and “technical proficiency.” Additionally, there is no specific theme, so participants may submit programs they have created in the past. We look forward to receiving entries and participation from elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as students at technical colleges!
So, we’re hosting a panel discussion featuring past award winners. I’ll be on the panel, too.
The JJPC Deadline Is Approaching—the High School Division Has Also Begun! & A Roundtable Discussion Featuring Past Winners (ASCII.jp Article) https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/109/4109857/
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.”
