CREATIVE KIDS TOP CANVAS Instructor Introduction: Captain Hiroshi Sasaki

CANVAS

2021.06.01
Instructor Introduction: Captain Hiroshi Sasaki

From

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

#Introducing the Special Guest Lecturer for the Kids Research Program

[Professional Naturalist Hiroshi Sasaki, Team Leader] He will serve as a special instructor for the preschool and elementary school classes at the Kids
Creative Institute in May of the 2021 academic year! Let us introduce Team Leader Sasaki 🌳

　

Professional Naturalist

One of the few professional nature interpreters in Japan.

Under the motto, “Turning nature observation tours into entertainment, and nature guides into entertainers,” he continues his work as a nature guide.

　

○animania (Animania)

Formed a creative collective dedicated to shaping the relationship between humans and animals, from wildlife to pets

(animal+mania)

https://animania-plus.com/

YouTube: Anima-Nia Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6jQQo6wF7hq9Hd2HnAG9A

　

○Cast

NHK/Darwin Is Here!

E-Tele / Tensai Terebi-kun

Hello! MBS (TBS)/"Professor Hayashi's New Discoveries," etc.

　

○ Books

Discover Them in Your Town! A Field Guide to the "Mystery Creatures" Next Door

https://www.hanmoto.com/bd/isbn/9784788716827

"We Are All Alive" Kodansha

"What Is This? Field Guide to Creatures" by Shunposha

"Handbook for Outdoor Fun" (Kobunsha), etc.

　

○Social Media

Blog https://ameblo.jp/pronaturalist/

Twitter <@tweetCaroline_>

　

○Awards

Recipient of the NHK Regional Broadcasting Culture Award

4th Place at the Grenoble Environmental Film Festival (Featured on French National Television)

Recipient of the Yomiuri Advertising Grand Prize (for a trilogy of environmental posters under my supervision)

<A Look at Our Preschool and Elementary School Classes in May 2021>

https://www.canvas.ws/kenk…/report/2021515intakeshhiba.php

https://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/report/2021523.php


　

Profile


  • 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.”