Programming Education Announcement of Entries That Passed the Preliminary Round—The 6th National Programming Contest for Elementary and Junior High School Students We have announced the entries that passed the first round of judging for the 6th National Programming Contest for Elementary and Junior High School Students.
Up until now, as one of the organizers, this has been the happiest event imaginable—one where I could simply enjoy the children’s artwork and be genuinely moved by it. But this year, since I’m serving not only as a member of the executive committee but also as a judge, it’s really tough having to choose from such high-quality entries that are all so close in quality…
The level of talent is incredibly high. It’s impossible to choose!
The final judging and awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, February 27!
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.”
