Media Coverage [Media] Nikkei Editorial / PEG “Making & Coding Booth” Some of the members actually stayed overnight at the TOD Building, the venue for the Workshop Collection (and no, it’s not because we’re sad to see the building go—demolition starts today!—it’s because we had to clean up). As for me, since I had an appearance on “Tokudane!” this morning, I slept soundly at home.
So, since I’ve been rushing around since early this morning, I’m just now getting around to reading the Nikkei morning edition—and I was quite shocked to see my remarks quoted in the editorial. In the
editorial!!
http://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXKZO91157750R30C15A8PE8000/
At the Workshop Collection, the “Making & Coding Booth” produced by PEG was a huge hit.
It featured a wide array of popular electronics kits like littleBits, MESH, and AgIC, as well as various robots, including those from DMM!
The children were completely engrossed in cutting-edge play and learning activities, including hands-on 3D printing, workshops combining crafts and electronics, and programming experiences using tablets.
Drones also seemed to capture the children’s imagination. We remain committed to promoting the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) fields moving forward.
We look forward to your continued support for PEG’s future activities!
[Media] The Nikkei Morning Edition / PEG Making & Coding Booth
Last night, although some members stayed at the workshop venue—the TOD building—throughout the night, (not because we were sad that the building’s demolition begins today, but because we had to clean up the venues), I went home and slept well since I had to wake up early for a TV appearance.
Since the morning was a bit hectic, I’m reading the Nikkei morning edition now, and I’m surprised to find my name in the “SHASETSU” column.
The “Making & Coding” booth organized by PEG was a huge hit at the workshop fair.
The workshop featured a variety of robots, including popular electronics kits such as littleBits, MESH, and AgIC, as well as the DMM robot.
In addition, we offered hands-on 3D printer building experiences and workshops centered on the integration of crafts, electronics, and programming.
The children were absolutely thrilled by these cutting-edge learning and play experiences.
The drone also seemed to capture the children’s hearts.
We’d like to continue our efforts to promote the field of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) in the future.
Please look forward to PEG’s future achievements!
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.”
