CREATIVE KIDS TOP Programming Education Japan Game Awards U18 Division Finals

Programming Education

2019.09.15
Japan Game Awards U18 Division Finals

The Japan Game Awards U18 Division Finals.
I served as a judge again this year.
The winner was Hayato Ikegami, a fifth-grader.


Ikegami also won the Silver Prize last year. His victory, achieved by beating out senior high school and middle school students, drew a lot of attention.
However, he wasn’t satisfied with just the Silver Prize!
His presentation began with a declaration that he was aiming for the Gold Prize this year, and he unveiled an idea he had developed after thoroughly rethinking the very essence of what makes a game fun.He reportedly devoted 364 out of 365 days to game development.
And he was awarded the Gold Prize unanimously by the judges. He truly walked the talk.
I was deeply moved by his passion.
While I was amazed by the high caliber of his work last year, I feel that the overall level has risen even further this year. I look forward to seeing what kind of creators will emerge from this program in the future.
Congratulations to all the winners.


And to everyone on the organizing committee, thank you for all your hard work and thank you very much!
😊 https://u18.awards.cesa.or.jp/news/20190915/


　

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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.”