CREATIVE KIDS TOP CANVAS Programming Workshop @ Kids Plaza Osaka

CANVAS

2018.04.23
Programming Workshop @ Kids Plaza Osaka

Starting on April 12 and running for about three months, the program “Introduction to Programming: Let’s Create a Moving Picture Book on a Tablet!” will begin.
If you live in Osaka or are visiting the city, please be sure to join us!

CANVAS is providing ScratchJr content to Kids Plaza Osaka, and the workshops will be led by the staff at Kids Plaza Osaka.
This is a new initiative that launched this spring in Osaka as part of our ongoing, community-based efforts.

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Introduction to Programming
Let’s Create an Animated Picture Book on a Tablet!
[Weekday Edition] Dates (Period): April 12, 2018 (Thu) – July 5, 2018 (Thu), every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
http://canvas.ws/workshop/17422

[Weekends & Holidays Edition] Dates (Period): April 14, 2018 (Sat) – July 5, 2018 (Thu) Every Saturday, Sunday, and holiday
http://canvas.ws/workshop/17426
*On Tuesday, May 1, and Wednesday, May 2, the [Weekends and Holidays Edition] will be held.

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This workshop is being held as part of a STEM education project organized by Salesforce.com, Inc. and the NPO CANVAS.
http://canvas.ws/project/salesforce

*What is STEM?
It is a science and math education program that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

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Kids Plaza Osaka is a “museum for children where they can play and learn,” attracting over 400,000 visitors annually from all over Japan.
"Children’s Town," which towers over the atrium inside Kids Plaza Osaka, was designed by Hundertwasser, who would have celebrated his 90th birthday this year. It is a truly wonderful museum where visitors can enjoy a variety of experiences, including not only workshops but also digital hands-on exhibits.
http://www.kidsplaza.or.jp/index.php

Fridensreich Hundertwasser (1928–2000)
An artist born in Vienna, Austria. He continued to create works centered on the theme of harmony with nature and was active worldwide. “Children’s Town,” created with a message for children, is highly acclaimed as Japan’s only indoor work of its kind.



　

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.”