CREATIVE KIDS TOP Programming Education [Report] “MESH” Instructor Training Session #2

Programming Education

2015.10.05
[Report] “MESH” Instructor Training Session #2

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

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Here’s a look at the children’s workshop on the “MESH” electronic tag that took place yesterday in Futako-Tamagawa!
Working in pairs, the kids explored MESH’s various features and created projects using a wide range of materials, such as paper cups and cardboard.They simulated
traffic lights, built a camera that takes a photo when a box is opened, and invented many other creations—from surprise boxes to pedometers and remote-controlled cars—that were innovative in both function and appearance.

The workshop facilitators were participants from the training session for adults held that morning.
Rather than ending with just the training, we also set aside time for them to actually work with groups of children.
Focusing on MESH’s basic functions, this training session and workshop allowed participants to explore various extensions using GPIO and helped us convey the wide range of possibilities the platform offers.
We’re very excited to see how MESH will be used in the future, tailored to the specific needs of various schools and organizations!


　

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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.”