Programming Education Symposium: “The Potential of Programming Education to Foster 21st-Century Skills” On Tuesday, May 15, a symposium titled “The Potential of Programming Education to Foster 21st-Century Skills” was held at the University of Tokyo. This was the second such symposium, and we came together to explore how programming education can contribute to developing the “21st-century skills” necessary for children as they navigate the future, as well as how these concepts can be put into practice in the classroom.The event featured a keynote speech by Kaoru Takeuchi, a scientist and science writer who founded Yes International School—Japan’s only school offering trilingual education in English, Japanese, and programming languages—as well as presentations on practical examples of programming and ICT education for young children, followed by a panel discussion.
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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.”
