CANVAS
- 2022.10.14
- [Report] “The Mechanics of Movement” in Takeshiba
From a CANVAS Facebook post
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September 18 (Sun) Kids Creative Institute
We held an art program!
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"The Mechanics of Movement" in Takeshiba
Program provided by: Fukazawa Art Institute
https://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/report/20220918intakeshiba.php
Using bolts, washers, and nuts,
Create movement; be resourceful.
■Bolts, Washers, and Nuts
Do you know what materials we're using today?
The order in which you use them is important.
"Bolt, craft paper, washer, nut, bolt, craft paper, washer, nut, bolt…"
Carefully, one by one.
What is the purpose of these bolts, washers, and nuts?
Once you tighten the nut, it snaps into place.
Once you've loosely tightened the nut…
Wiggly, squishy, or dangly?
What kind of movement will emerge?
■ “Is it okay if I fold this paper…?”
Just a little something.
But this is a great invention!
When you fold the paper, the bolt, washer, and nut assembly stands up at a 90-degree angle, giving the piece a three-dimensional look!
Another child who saw that
Start bending the paper very gently, and it turns into a sphere!
■Wear it, hang it, or create a name that moves…?
Once one child started trying to see how loooong a chain they could make, the other kids at the same table joined in and started making chains too.
A large hoop forms that one person can’t lift on their own.
Let's all hold it and try moving it together.
The two of them started creating their own names (in kanji).
Since some kanji characters are connected with bolts, when they’re stored, they form a single line or become distorted into interesting shapes.
It's kind of fun to see my name move!
I used everyday materials.
A simple mechanism.
That's where it all began
Everyone works quietly on their own.
I make mine while glancing at the kid next to me who’s “making” theirs.
Before long, it spreads throughout the entire room.
That was the time.
Well, next month’s science program is called “Dome Speakers.”
I wonder what we'll be doing?
I look forward to meeting you.
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Profile
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Digital Picture Book Author Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
Director, B Lab
Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
Chairperson, CANVASAfter 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.”
