Learning of Tomorrow [Report] Learning of Tomorrow Expo: Kids’ Workshop “The Ozobot Wizard” From a CANVAS Facebook post
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[Learning of Tomorrow Expo: Kids’ Workshop “The Ozobot Wizard”]
Here’s a look at the kids’ workshop held at the Learning of Tomorrow Expo on December 1,
“The Ozobot Wizard: Learn Programming and English to Become a Wizard.”
Ozobot is an adorable robot shaped and sized just like a takoyaki ball.
It traces thick lines or detects color patterns called “color codes,” and
moves according to each code.
Everyone looked very happy watching their Ozobots start moving according to the color codes they created.
They took on the challenge of having Ozobot collect words scattered across a map.
Were they able to control Ozobot just the way they wanted?
For this session, we were joined by Mr. Yokokawa from Castalia Co., Ltd., who serves as the domestic importer and distributor of Ozobot and also produces educational materials!
[Ozobot Introduction Site]
https://www.ozobot.jp/CodeEdu/
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.”
