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Programming Education

2018.01.17
Programming Day in Nasu Town

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

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The other day, on Saturday, January 13, we held “Programming Day in Nasu Town”!
For this seventh installment, we held a Biscuit lecture by Mr. Harada aimed at adults. Additionally, since the host elementary school was holding Saturday classes, we simultaneously ran a hands-on exhibition where children could try out various programming tools to ensure they had fun as well. The children were completely engrossed in educational materials they were seeing for the first time, such as Biscuit, embot, and Osmo Coding Jam.

The Biscuit lecture involved each participant using a tablet to explore the inner workings of computers, the basics of programming, and the message Mr. Harada has embedded in Biscuit—all while thinking through the concepts together through hands-on experience. Participants listened intently, often consulting with the person next to them.

More than 30 people attended this lecture, including members of the Board of Education, school teachers, and parents. It seems that “Programming Day in Nasu Town,” which began in 2016, is attracting increasing interest and attention from both within and outside the region with each passing event.
The next event—the 8th installment—is scheduled for next month on Saturday, February 3, at the Nasu Town Cultural Center!


　

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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.”