CREATIVE KIDS TOP CANVAS Minecraft × Programming Education Event with Microsoft Staff, Part 1

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2016.12.11
Minecraft × Programming Education Event with Microsoft Staff, Part 1

We are currently
hosting a Minecraft × Programming Education event in collaboration with Microsoft.

The first half is an experiential session for adults. We’ve invited Professor Ando from Miyagi University of Education and Mr. Ukai, who was involved in the development of the educational version of Minecraft
, “Education Edition,” as guest speakers to lead a lecture and
hands-on session.

I spoke about the
future direction of the “Programming for All” initiative that Microsoft and CANVAS are working on.

We are honored to have so many people here today,
including representatives from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as
school education professionals. We are about to begin a hands-on programming activity!


　

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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.”