CREATIVE KIDS TOP Programming Education Coaches’ Workshop at the 3rd Afrel Spring Cup

Programming Education

2016.03.21
Coaches’ Workshop at the 3rd Afrel Spring Cup

Reprinted from the PEG page of the programming education project promoted by CANVAS.

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Today, I attended a training session for educators held as part of the 3rd Afrel Spring Cup.
Focusing on cloud computing and IoT, we experienced a programming education curriculum developed by LEGO Education, Microsoft Japan, and Afrel.
The PEG team also helped out a little.
http://www.afrel.co.jp/robocon/afrelspringcup2016

This curriculum uses the Educational Edition of LEGO Mindstorms EV3 and Visual Studio to
program robots in C#.
You can view the details here. Slides and other materials that can be used in actual classes are also available for free.
http://afrel-shop.com/smartphone/detail.html?id=000000000370

The event was attended by a diverse group of participants, ranging from elementary, middle, and high school teachers to instructors from vocational schools and universities.
We’re excited to see what kinds of initiatives will emerge as a result of this curriculum!


　

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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.”