CREATIVE KIDS TOP Uncategorized December 1 Lecture: Caroline Hu Flexer, Founder of “Khan Academy Kids”

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2018.11.01
December 1 Lecture: Caroline Hu Flexer, Founder of “Khan Academy Kids”

We’re hosting a talk by Caroline Hu Flexer, founder of “Khan Academy Kids,” the kids’ version of the major free online learning platform “Khan Academy”!
We’ll be covering the following topics:

• What is Khan Academy?
• Why did they decide to launch content for preschoolers?
• What ideas and methods do they use to create content for children?
• What are the actual educational benefits?

She will discuss these and other topics from various perspectives.
We look forward to welcoming a wide range of participants, from creators to parents!

Date: Saturday, December 1, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Venue: B2F, Welfare Hall, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo
Admission: Free
How to Participate: Please come to the venue on the day of the event
*We are accepting advance registration. We will reserve seats for you on a priority basis, so please take advantage of this opportunity.

Registration Site:
http://canvas.ws/workshop/19882


　

Profile


  • 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.”