CREATIVE KIDS TOP Learning of Tomorrow [Report] Part 1 of the 72nd Session: “Real-World Programming That Captivates Students in the Digital and STEAM Era: Lessons from the toio Robot”

Learning of Tomorrow

2022.01.21
[Report] Part 1 of the 72nd Session: “Real-World Programming That Captivates Students in the Digital and STEAM Era: Lessons from the toio Robot”

On December 8, 2021, Learning of Tomorrow hosted an online symposium featuring Akie Tanaka, Section Manager of the toio Business Promotion Office at Sony Interactive Entertainment and a toio developer.

In the first half of the symposium, Mr. Tanaka, the developer of Sony’s “toio” robot toy, gave a detailed presentation on the background leading to its development, how toio works, how to use it, ways to incorporate it into play and learning, and examples of its adoption in school classrooms. The second half consisted of a question-and-answer session.

Here's a look at the first half of the event.

First Half: https://lot.or.jp/project/7271/


　

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    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.”