CANVAS [Press Release] The “STEAM KIDS” Project: Bringing a New Form of Learning to the Children Who Will Shape the Future The “STEAM KIDS” project is a new initiative launched by the NPO CANVAS, which has been promoting collaboration among industry, government, academia, and the community to bring innovative learning experiences—designed for the children who will shape the future—to all children.
Since our founding, we have continued to offer children approximately 300 different types of workshop programs covering science, digital technology, visual arts, mathematics, physical expression, programming, and design.This project was launched to curate experiences from among these programs that focus specifically on STEAM education—Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics—and to deliver this new form of learning to even more children through various formats, including not only workshops but also hands-on exhibits, events, and shows.
★★STEAM KIDS Kickoff Event★★
The STEAM KIDS Kickoff Event, held over two days on May 27 and 28, is an opportunity for participants to use “knowledge” as a tool to bring their ideas to life, with a focus on “making,” and to take the initiative in creating new value.
You can experience a variety of learning methods, including workshops that let you take your time “creating” things, interactive science shows where parents and children can experience the “wonders” of science and technology together, and hands-on exhibits that allow you to easily try out activities in various fields.
Official
Website
http://steamkids.jp/
Press Release
http://www.canvas.ws/pdf/press/canvas_press_170407steamkids.pdf
===========================================“STEAM KIDS”
Kickoff Event: Event Overview===========================================[Event Name
] STEAM KIDS [Date and Time]
May 27 (Sat) and 28 (Sun), 2017, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
【Venue】 Fukutake Hall
, Hongo Campus, The University of Tokyo
Learning Studio, Learning Theater
(7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo)
【Organizer】 CANVAS
, a Specified Nonprofit Corporation 【Co-organizer】 Digital Ehon Co., Ltd.
【Target Audience】 [1] Preschoolers aged 3 and up through
adults
[2] Anyone
interested in this event
Education professionals, government officials, university staff, museum staff,
corporate representatives, artists, facilitators, various NPOs and organizations, etc.
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.”
