CREATIVE KIDS TOP Programming Education Press Conference in Gifu City

Programming Education

2018.04.26
Press Conference in Gifu City

　This fiscal year, we will be building local communities in 13 regions to promote programming education.
　Today, we held a press conference in Gifu City, one of those regions. Many media outlets, including NHK, were in attendance.
　In Gifu City, we are collaborating with the Gifu City Board of Education, Gifu University, elementary schools in Gifu City,the Gifu City Science Museum, local lifelong learning facilities, local NPOs, and community volunteers. Through multifaceted initiatives—including the development and validation of lesson plans, training within teacher preparation programs, the development of instructional leaders, the identification and training of local support personnel, and the creation of programming learning opportunities both inside and outside of schools—we will promote autonomous and sustainable programming education through collaboration between schools and the community.

*This initiative is part of “Programming for ALL,” a project to promote programming education jointly led by CANVAS and Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd.
http://canvas.ws/youthspark/

*My relationship with Gifu City began when I served as a member of the Gifu City Education Innovation Council last year. When I accepted the position, I mentioned that I would prefer to participate via Skype, and Gifu City agreed to this—marking the first time they had ever allowed Skype participation (*^^*)


　

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  • 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.”