CREATIVE KIDS TOP Programming Education Saturday, February 3: 8th Programming Day in Nasu Town

Programming Education

2018.02.06
Saturday, February 3: 8th Programming Day in Nasu Town

Reprinted from the PEG page of the programming education project promoted by CANVAS.

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[We Participated in the 8th Programming Day in Nasu Town on Saturday, February 3!]

Programming Day in Nasu Town is a collaborative effort involving Mr. Hoshino, the residents of Nasu Town, the Board of Education, and CANVAS. This initiative began in 2016, and this event marked its 8th iteration.

Amid a variety of activities—including hands-on exhibits, a presentation festival, and a drone workshop—we set up a booth to showcase the content we’ve developed for Programming Days 1 through 7.

As visitors experienced our exhibits, we saw children who had never met before exchanging ideas, knowledgeable kids teaching adults, and even one elementary school student so passionate about elevators that he showed us an original video he’d created. With so many people in attendance—from children to educators and parents—we were able to truly feel firsthand the results of our ongoing efforts and the excitement building in Nasu Town.

It seems that Nasu Town will continue to support programming-related initiatives as a town-wide effort. We look forward to their future activities!




　

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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.”