Other [Guest Contribution] A Recommendation for “Cubetto,” an Educational Programming Toy
"Cubetto," a British-made educational programming toy suitable for children ages 3 and up. I have contributed a recommendation to the official
"Cubetto" website.
A wooden robot that children can move around through trial and error, much like playing with building blocks.
The robot travels through storyboards set in space, the ocean, ancient Egypt, and the city.
Children collaborate with friends to explore these
unknown worlds through programming, letting their imaginations run wild.
Cubetto makes it possible to learn programming and to learn through programming.
https://www.primotoys.jp/
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.”
