CREATIVE KIDS TOP Programming Education [Report] “Summer IT Workshop”

Programming Education

2015.08.11
[Report] “Summer IT Workshop”

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

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[“Summer IT Workshop” Held on July 29 and 31!]
We received a report from Mr. Takahashi of the Kitakami Computer Academy in Iwate Prefecture—a PEG partner—on the “Summer IT Workshop” held for children at an after-school care center in Kitakami City!

On July 29, the workshop was held under the theme “Simple Programming with LEGO NXT Robots,” and the children took on the challenge of controlling robots using LEGO NXT.When the robots moved exactly as they were instructed, the children reportedly cheered with delight! The photos show them listening intently to instructions on how to operate the robots and watching their movements with great interest.

On July 31, the workshop focused on “Simple Programming with Raspberry Pi and Scratch.” The children experienced everything from booting up the Raspberry Pi to creating games in Scratch and making LEDs light up. It seems the children were completely engrossed in creating their very first games.

We received comments saying they wished there had been more time so they could have tried out even more activities.
It seems the kids will get even more hooked as they take on more advanced challenges in the future.

We’re so happy to see programming experiences spreading throughout the community.
We look forward to more summer vacation reports!
Click here to read the report: “We Held an IT Workshop for Elementary School Students”


　

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    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.”