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Programming Education

2015.06.22
Programming Workshops in Yokosuka City

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

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On Saturday, June 20, the programming workshop in Yokosuka City—in which PEG is also participating—has finally kicked off!
Starting now, this year-long initiative will take place once a month, with professors and students from local universities, as well as staff from the Lifelong Learning Center, handling everything from operations to serving as instructors and staff on the day of the event. The goal is to support programming education in the community using Raspberry Pi.

This inaugural session drew so much attention that all 40 spots—divided between morning and afternoon sessions—filled up in just five minutes after registration opened!
For the time being, the goal is to give as many people as possible a chance to try their hand at programming, so the program is designed for beginners and covers everything from assembling a Raspberry Pi to creating games using Scratch. They’re also planning to offer advanced classes in electronics and parent-child classes in the future.

Keep an eye on this initiative in Yokosuka City, which has finally gotten underway!!


　

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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.”