CREATIVE KIDS TOP CANVAS Mirai Rikejo @ Kodansha

CANVAS

2018.03.20
Mirai Rikejo @ Kodansha

Mirai Rikejo @ Kodansha

Recently (March 18), an event for female middle and high school students interested in science and technology was held, and CANVAS conducted the second-part workshop, “Programming Experience with micro:bit,” as part of the event.
　We started by using the micro:bit’s various sensors to light up LEDs and play sounds, then moved on to creating a rock-paper-scissors game using random numbers and variables. During the final free-time session, the participants created a wide variety of projects.
　One project that particularly stood out was one that used the micro:bit’s temperature sensor to display the current temperature on an LED.By combining the logic “If the temperature is X degrees, display X degrees,” the participant successfully displayed the current temperature.
*Since the temperature sensor is built into the micro:bit, the displayed temperature is higher than the actual temperature.

　Other projects included a “like/dislike” fortune-telling game for confessing feelings and a flash calculator, among others…

　Throughout the event, I felt the importance of creating something while conversing with others, and of putting thoughts and ideas—such as “I wish it were like this”—into words and tangible form so they can be shared with others.

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Mirai Rikejo: Maker Café
Organized by: Kodansha Rikejo
Co-organized by: Ebara Corporation
Supported by: Bureau of Gender Equality, Cabinet Office
Planning Cooperation: CANVAS

http://www.rikejo.jp/


　

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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.”