CREATIVE KIDS TOP Programming Education Scratch 2018 Tokyo

Programming Education

2018.09.28
Scratch 2018 Tokyo

We are hosting “Scratch 2018 Tokyo,” a conference on Scratch—Japan’s first event dedicated to this educational programming environment used by over 30 million people worldwide.
Professor Mitchell Resnick of the MIT Media Lab, the developer of Scratch, will also be visiting Japan.
We hope you’ll join us.
Organizer: Scratch 2018 Tokyo Executive Committee
Co-organizer: NPO CANVAS
Supported by: Information Processing Society of Japan
Special Cooperation: Mori Building Co., Ltd., Z-kai Co., Ltd. (in no particular order)
Supporters: Artec Co., Ltd., Nikkei BP, Roland Corporation, Novars Co., Ltd., Sharp Corporation, and others (tentative, listed in no particular order)
Date and Time: Saturday, October 20, 2018; Registration begins at 9:00 AM
Venue: Academy Hills (49th Floor, Mori Tower, Roppongi Hills) https://www.academyhills.com/
Admission: Free (Advance registration required via the official website)
Official Website: https://sites.google.com/view/scratch2018tokyo/

■For Media Representatives Wishing to Cover the Event■
A joint interview with Professor Mitchell Resnick is scheduled.
Please contact the Scratch 2018 Tokyo Secretariat (CANVAS) in advance via email (information@canvas.ws).


　

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.”