CREATIVE KIDS TOP CANVAS [Report] Sunday, August 7: “STEAM Workshop: Measure and Create”

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2022.09.28
[Report] Sunday, August 7: “STEAM Workshop: Measure and Create”

From a CANVAS Facebook post

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Sunday, August 7: “STEAM Workshop: Measure and Create”

We held the "~Switch Edition~."

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Program provided by: michica〈michicajp〉

Interior Design: Fukasawa Art Institute

https://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/report/202280807pm-takeshiba.php

The world of electricity that surrounds us all.

Let's take a peek into the world of electricity using a tester (digital multimeter).

First up is a circuit where an alligator clip acts as a switch.

If the alligator clips remain disconnected, the LED won't light up.

How do you make an LED light up?

Let's use the tester's power-on mode to find materials that light up when an LED is connected!

The following circuit is a slightly complex one with quite a few components.

I tried building a circuit where light acts as a switch—it turns on when it gets dark and turns on when it gets light!

Finally, it was time to create artworks that combined circuits and materials.

It's super popular to collect looooads of conductive materials and build loooong switches.

We also saw participants discussing among themselves where exactly in the switch the problem might lie that was preventing the LED from lighting up.

◯ To apply for the October–December session, use the QR code or the link below

https://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/laboratory/takeshiba_steam2022_03.php


　

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    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.”