CREATIVE KIDS TOP Programming Education [Report] “MESH” Instructor Training Session #1

Programming Education

2015.10.04
[Report] “MESH” Instructor Training Session #1

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

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Today, we’re holding a trainer workshop for “MESH,” an electronic tag developed by Sony, at the Futako-Tamagawa venue!
This afternoon, we’ll be conducting a workshop for children together with all the participants.

The training will start with the basics of MESH. We’ll try out each tag one by one, experiment with combining different functions, and cover the key points for making the most of MESH as a tool for bringing your ideas to life.

We're also holding a hands-on session today to further expand MESH using GPIO tags.
We'll connect it to an Arduino to try moving a motor and control it using Scratch as well. With MESH at the core, the possibilities are endless!

Right now, the adults are also divided into groups and hard at work creating their pieces.
What kind of thing, if it were part of your daily life, would make every day richer and more enjoyable? The adults are working hard in preparation for this afternoon’s workshop!


　

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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.”