Programming Education Pre-Event for the 2nd National Programming Contest for Elementary and Middle School Students This Saturday, we will hold a pre-event for the 2nd National Elementary and Junior High School Programming Competition at the Asahi Shimbun Tokyo Headquarters. We will host a symposium with
parents and educators to explore the meaning of “new learning,” as well as a workshop for children.
The symposium will feature a panel discussion with Principal Urushi of Shinagawa Girls’ Academy and manga creator Shin Jurin—best known for works such as *The Kindaichi Case Files* and *The Drops of God*—as well as a presentation by Professor Eriko Uematsu on the current state of programming education overseas.
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As for why I mentioned Shin Jurin… it's because of the manga "BLOODY MONDAY" about a genius high school hacker—which has even been adapted into a TV drama! I'm currently doing some prep? Or maybe a review?
With the number of participants in the programming competition growing, this year’s event will be held under the following structure.
[Organizers] National Elementary and Junior High School Programming Competition Executive Committee (Kadokawa ASCII Research Institute, Inc.,UEI Co., Ltd., and CANVAS NPO)
[Co-organizer] The Asahi Shimbun Company, Ltd.
[Supported by] Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications; Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (all tentative)
[In Cooperation with] All Night Nippon.com
[Sponsors] Unity Technologies Japan LLC, Artec Co., Ltd., Itochu Techno-Solutions Corporation,HP Japan, Inc.
[Supporters] Afrel Co., Ltd.
Here are some Media articles about our programming activities over the past few weeks…
・Today: Yomiuri Shimbun morning edition – Programming with Toys;
June 5: Nikkei Shimbun evening edition – Programming Education;
http://www.nikkei.com/article/DGKKZO17297460V00C17A6NZBP00/
; June 9: Asahi Shimbun morning edition“Elementary and Junior High School Programming Experience Caravan”
June 2: Regarding Standards for Programming Education
http://internet.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1062939.html
June 1: Nikkei Morning Edition – STEAM KIDS: Challenges in Making Programming Mandatory
http://www.nikkei.com/article/DGKKZO17128360R30C17A5TCR000/
May 20, Yomiuri Shimbun Morning Edition: Standards
for Programming Education May 29, Digital Ehon Award
https://resemom.jp/article/2017/05/29/38346.htmlなどなどで掲載頂いています.
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.”
