Programming Education Interview with Kunihiro Tanaka (President and CEO of Sakura Internet) An interview with Kunihiro Tanaka, President of Sakura Internet.
http://csforall.jp/interview/3148/
“An Era That Calls for People Unafraid of Change: A Diverse and Passionate Society Is a Rich Society”
– Company-wide support for programming education: It’s crucial for teachers to try it out first
– The “just give it a try” mindset is essential, while keeping the cost of failure low
– The key to developing programming talent is broadening the base while raising the bar
President Tanaka, I have the utmost respect for you.
I was deeply moved by the Ishikari Data Center’s response during the Hokkaido Eastern Iburi Earthquake.
http://ascii.jp/elem/000/001/738/1738515/
今後 I’m looking forward to collaborating with you on even more projects through Learning of Tomorrow & CSAJ.
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.”
