Programming Education [Report] Training Session at the Saitama Prefectural Comprehensive Education Center Reprinted from the PEG page, a programming education project promoted by CANVAS.
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The other day, we held a training session for teachers from elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as special education schools, at the Saitama Prefectural Comprehensive Education Center.
We held the first session in June, and this was the second and final session. Over the
summer, the teachers took their Raspberry Pi units home and worked on creating their own projects.
This session began with presentations of the teachers’ plans and projects.
The workshop was a full day dedicated to developing more concrete ideas and refining plans for introducing programming education into classroom instruction and extracurricular activities, as well as for utilizing the Raspberry Pi. It included advice from Mr. Abe, who provides PEG supervision, and discussions among the teachers.
As topics for their research projects, some teachers worked on creating prototypes of Christmas light displays, while others developed a bulletin board system where students can post their concerns,teachers creating quizzes with questions on Japanese language and social studies, or educational materials that introduce the school in a quiz format; and teachers developing interactive Breakout games using webcams and motion sensors—a wide variety of ideas and projects emerged depending on their subject areas and school levels.
I hope to share, as much as possible, how the initiatives from our training sessions so far will be incorporated into the school going forward, as well as the teachers’ future efforts!
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.”
