CREATIVE KIDS TOP Workshop [Report] Learning of Tomorrow Expo: Kids’ Workshop “Micro Adventurers”

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2018.12.04
[Report] Learning of Tomorrow Expo: Kids’ Workshop “Micro Adventurers”

CANVAS:
From a CANVAS Facebook post

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Here’s a look at the “Micro Adventurers” kids’ workshop held at the Learning of Tomorrow Expo on December 1.
　
“uHandy,” originally from Taiwan, is a microscope that attaches to a smartphone.
You can take it anywhere and quickly observe whatever you want to see.
While listening to an engaging talk by Mr. Chen from Aidmix Biotechnology,
we observed a variety of objects using the uHandy.
　
From bird feathers, pollen, and coins to snacks that crackle when you put them in your mouth,
and even the way disposable diapers absorb water—everyone was captivated by the microscopic world viewed through their smartphones.

At the end, we also observed water fleas using a high-magnification lens.
　
“Adventure is going to places you’ve never seen before and making discoveries,” Mr. Chen said.
Even everyday objects around us can feel like something completely different when viewed from a new perspective.
It’s as if you’re seeing them for the first time.

Observing the microscopic world through a microscope was truly an “adventure”!

[uHandy Introduction Video]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOMPTpu2zqs&feature;=youtu.be

　
　
　


　

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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.”