CREATIVE KIDS TOP CANVAS JR Tower Children’s Science Exhibition 2017 – The Institute for Play and Learning –

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2017.07.22
JR Tower Children’s Science Exhibition 2017 – The Institute for Play and Learning –

Let’s learn the secrets of the technology around us through hands-on activities! This year, we’re once again hosting hands-on exhibits and workshops for kids at the JR Tower near Sapporo Station in Hokkaido. There are plenty of fun activities where kids can learn about the technology around them through play, including animation creation, Digital Ehon, and programming experiences.

What’s more, workshops will be held twice a day throughout the event! We’ll be offering a total of four different workshops, each held twice a day. We’ve prepared programs that are perfect for summer vacation science projects. We hope you’ll join us!

[Venue]
JR Tower
, 5-2-5 Kita 5-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo; JR Tower East Concourse

[Event Dates]
July 22–August 6

[Hours]
10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

[Participation Fee]
Free

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《Workshop》
4 Programs Perfect for Summer Vacation Science Projects!

① DIY Camera ②
Glowing Surprise Card ③
Electric Toy Car ④
Drawing Robot

*Please visit the official JR Tower website for details on how to participate.

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《Hands-On Exhibition》
① Let’s Make a Komadori Animation!
Choose a background and items, and experience creating an animation just like making a flipbook!

② Surprise Box: Sensors are hidden inside various
items, such as masks and brooms, allowing you to experience little surprises.

③ Let's Make a Moving Aquarium!
We'll use the programming language "Biscuit" to create an underwater world.

④ Let's Play with Digital Ehon! Interactive apps from around the world that make learning
fun are here!

⑤ Let's Play with the Musical Desk!
Mysterious Sounds from Kitchen Tools!? Everyday Objects Turn into Musical Instruments!

⑥ Try your hand at balancing blocks! Let’s play with these slightly mysterious building blocks that harness the
invisible force of gravity!

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[Organizer] Sapporo Station Comprehensive Development Co., Ltd. [In cooperation with] CANVAS


　

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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.”