CREATIVE KIDS TOP Programming Education Announcement of the “Springin’ Fest” Award-Winning Entries

Programming Education

2020.04.12
Announcement of the “Springin’ Fest” Award-Winning Entries

The winning entries for "Springin' Fest," an online event featuring "Springin"—a tool that allows anyone to easily engage in creative activities through programming—have been announced.

This program, which ran for five consecutive weeks with rotating themes—including science, Japanese language, physical education, arts and crafts, and social studies—was carried out with the cooperation of companies such as the Nishinippon Shimbun, ANA Holdings, and Pokémon, and CANVAS also participated as a partner organization.

Please take a look at the artwork created by the children.
https://note.springin.org/n/ndf14b3171df3

You can download Springin for free from this page.
https://www.springin.org/jp/


　

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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.”