CREATIVE KIDS TOP Workshop [Report] Programming: “Let’s Draw Patterned Flowers”

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2021.06.26
[Report] Programming: “Let’s Draw Patterned Flowers”

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a CANVAS Facebook post*******************************************

#Kids Researcher's Log Sunday
, June 13 #Programming: We held the "Let's Draw Patterned Flowers" workshop!

[Secret Hideout at Home: Elementary School Class]
#Online #Workshophttps://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/report/20210613s.php

Let's try drawing patterns using Scratch's pen and stamp features (from yesterday)! By repeatedly drawing different shapes, you can create patterns. Let's experiment a lot.

What shape are flowers? They’re just a series of the same shape, right? Can you draw a neat circle with a pen and paper? Can you draw a circle using programming? Our elementary school class includes both first- and third-graders.They haven’t learned about pi or the sum of the interior angles of a triangle yet, but if they don’t know the formula, they can just count to check! With that in mind, a group of first-grade boys got right to work, making the cat draw 200 circles, 6 petals, 10 petals, and ?petals, and even had their parents help with the division. This time, parent-child bonding was also an important part of the experience.

This is the final installment of our three-month series. It was truly wonderful to see everyone grow more and more with each session. Let’s meet again someday! Thank you so much!

We also received this message from a parent:
“My child really enjoyed participating over the past three months! They’ve been trying out all sorts of things on their own and showing me what they’ve made. This was our first time participating online, and it was a wonderful experience. We’d love to join again if the opportunity arises. Thank you so much!”


　

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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.”