Programming Education Report on the “Little Programmers” GalaxCity Outreach Event at the Toneri Community Learning Center (March 31) Reprinted from the PEG page, a programming education project promoted by CANVAS.
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I was a little nervous since it was my first time there, but over the course of the
two-hour drop-in event, we had more than 70 people attend—including adults!
For details about the event, please visit the Galaxy City website via the link below.
http://www.galaxcity.jp/modules/blog/details.php?bid=214
While this initiative aims to establish ongoing activities in the local community (Adachi Ward), we are able to carry out all aspects of the program—from the
introductory sessions led by instructors and group facilitation to
the critiques of the participants’ work—thanks to the cooperation of volunteer employees from Salesforce.com, Inc. and
the staff at Galaxy City.
"Little Programmers" will mark its first full year this April.
With programming set to become a required subject in elementary education starting in 2020, the program has been drawing a great deal of attention from
parents and other stakeholders.
However, the children are completely absorbed in the experience of
"creating something through programming
"—going far beyond that.
We plan to
continue holding these events once a month throughout the 2017 fiscal year, which began today. If you're
in the area, please come stop by!!
The next session is on Friday, April 14, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., same as usual. You can join at
any time, so please feel free to stop by!
http://canvas.ws/workshop/10039
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details about the event below.
● Drop-in ScratchJr Workshop!
http://csforall.jp/case/386/
*“Computer Science for ALL” is
a programming education platform and media site launched
last year that aggregates best practices and teaching materials from across Japan.
This workshop is being held as part of a STEM education project organized by Salesforce.org—the social impact division of Salesforce.com,
Inc.—and the NPO CANVAS.
http://canvas.ws/project/salesforce
https://www.facebook.com/programmingcanvas/videos/1416120221796438/
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.”
