CREATIVE KIDS TOP CANVAS [Report] Our Secret Hideout: February Log

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2021.03.04
[Report] Our Secret Hideout: February Log

We held an event called “The Mystery of Sprouts: Planting Seeds in All Sorts of Things” 🌱

https://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/report/2020214-online.php

This week's "Huh?" question is, "Can plants sprout even without soil?". Have you ever planted seeds? You plant the seeds in soil and water them. Do seeds really need soil to sprout?? First, let’s take a close look at the soil 👀

Is it soft or hard?What does it smell like? What would be a good substitute for soil? Should it be something similar to soil, or something completely different? Sponges, cotton, coffee, nori… and so on! “Because it looks like soil!” “Because it’s fluffy and soft!”Everyone planted their seeds in whatever they thought would “make the sprouts grow!” Should they bury them deep inside, or just place them on top? They also put a lot of thought into where to plant the seeds. I wonder if the seeds will sprout or not! ✨

I'll water it thoroughly for two weeks and keep an eye on it—I'm looking forward to the day you tell me the results!


　

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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.”