CANVAS [Now Recruiting] “Build Your Own Factory and Become the Manager of the Kawasaki Plant!” in Takeshiba/Odaiba
From
a CANVAS Facebook post*******************************************
#Now Hiring Kid Researchers #Now Accepting Applications for the New School Year
STEAM Course: Advanced Level
"Build Your Own Factory and Become the Manager of the Kawasaki Plant!" in Takeshiba/Odaiba
https://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/laboratory/takeshibasteam_kawasaki.php
Do you know why factories need robots?
A glimpse into the world of factories—something you don't often get to see.
That layout and the robots working there hold incredible secrets of technology and efficiency…
This time, we’ve organized a project-based inquiry workshop based on classes that Kawasaki Heavy Industries conducts at National Institutes of Technology, adapted so that even elementary school students can enjoy them.
<Event Overview>
—Date and Time—
Sunday, April 10: Let's Learn About Factory Systems! in Takeshiba
Sunday, May 8: Let's Build a Factory System! in Takeshiba
Sunday, June 12: Let's Program a Box-Packing Movement! in Odaiba
Sunday, July 10: Let's Program a Robot! in Takeshiba
Sunday, August 21: Taking on the Kawasaki Mission! in Takeshiba
Sunday, September 11—Final Session: Presentation in Odaiba
*Each session runs from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (120 minutes)
*Generally the second Sunday of the month; in August only, the third Sunday
—Venue—
Takeshiba CANVAS Office or Odaiba Kawasaki Robostage
The venue varies depending on the date.
—Target Audience— 3rd-grade elementary school students through middle school students
*This program is intended for those who can attend all six sessions.
* Experience with programming tools such as Scratch (any tool is acceptable)
We also look forward to welcoming motivated students who are interested in attending a National College of Technology!
—Capacity— 20 people per session
Program provided by: Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
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.”
