CREATIVE KIDS TOP CANVAS Workshop Collection Yamaguchi Opening

CANVAS

2021.11.14
Workshop Collection Yamaguchi Opening

At the opening of the Workshop Collection in Yamaguchi, I was asked to say a few words. I thought it was meant for the adult organizers, but right in front of me were lots of kids, each holding a balloon, fidgeting with anticipation to get inside, and staring intently at me.These kids definitely weren’t there to hear a speech! So, I wrapped things up quickly and, together with Governor Muraoka and the children, released eco-friendly balloons into the sky!
The colorful balloons really stood out against the crystal-clear blue sky.
What an exhilarating opening!


　

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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, 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.”