CREATIVE KIDS TOP Programming Education Kids Programming Supporter Training Session, Vol. 5

Programming Education

2017.08.15
Kids Programming Supporter Training Session, Vol. 5

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

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On August 3, we held a Kids Programming Supporter Training Session!
In this fifth training session, we introduced a workshop curriculum using the chibi:bit—a mic:bit-compatible device—as the teaching tool. In the second half of the session, participants engaged in role-playing exercises in small groups, simulating the scenario of teaching basic operations to groups of three children.

　What kind of prompts would get the kids interested?
It might be easier to understand if I demonstrate how to use the mouse while explaining!
How about explaining the steps while using onomatopoeia like “click” and “drag”?

Rather than sticking to the script, many lines were created with the children in mind.

After the simulation, each group shared their thoughts. Participants—including those with prior
workshop experience, school teachers, and first-time attendees—exchanged their impressions of the session.

We will continue to work with our supporters to provide programming experiences for children at public facilities in and around Shinagawa Ward.

Our next workshop will be held in October. Anyone interested in implementing and promoting programming education is more than welcome to attend.
We’ll also post an announcement on the official CANVAS website, so please be sure to join us!
*“Kids Programming Supporters” is an initiative promoted as part of a programming education outreach project jointly led by Microsoft and CANVAS, designed to create opportunities for professionals from companies and the local community to participate in educational activities.We hold training sessions once every one or two months for Microsoft employees and members of the local community, where we introduce teaching materials and provide training on how to support workshops for children.


　

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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.”