Programming Education Presentation on Minecraft Lessons at a Special Education School in Saga Prefecture Reprinted from the PEG page, a programming education project promoted by CANVAS.
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I participated via Skype in a presentation on a
Minecraft class held for high school students at a special education school in Saga Prefecture!
The course focuses on architecture, towns, and tribal dwellings from around the world to deepen students’ knowledge and imagination,
culminating in the creation of an original house in Minecraft.
We visited the school in June to conduct the first class, and the final presentation took place on the 28th.
We’ve also participated remotely via Skype in classes held since then.
The students’ creations—featuring balconies with ocean views,
basements, stylish flooring and interiors, floating lights, and
even pets—were so meticulously crafted and of such high quality that even the teacher was amazed!
Since it’s a multiplayer game, it was truly impressive to see the students actually visiting
each other’s homes during the presentations and listening intently to their friends’ explanations.
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.”
