CREATIVE KIDS TOP Other [Speaker] Speaking at the event “Why Do Games Require Programming?”

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2016.05.25
[Speaker] Speaking at the event “Why Do Games Require Programming?”

I will be speaking at a special event for the “GAME ON” special exhibition currently being held at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan)
titled “Why Do Games Involve Programming?”

Topic: Using games as a starting point, I will introduce how elementary and middle school students can get started with programming and highlight the appeal of game programming.
Date and Time: May 29 (Sun) 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Registration: 1:30 PM–)
Details & How to Participate: Click here


　

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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.”