CREATIVE KIDS TOP Programming Education [Report] Raspberry Pi Idea Contest @ Hokkaido

Programming Education

2015.04.22
[Report] Raspberry Pi Idea Contest @ Hokkaido

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

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We received a photo report from Mr. Sato of the Obihiro Robot Project in Hokkaido on the “Raspberry Pi Idea Contest” held on Sunday, February 8, so we’d like to share it with you!

As part of the Obihiro Robot Project, we distributed Raspberry Pi devices to 17 participants in December and, after confirming their basic operation, worked on creating projects leading up to February. The participants were students in grades 1 through 6. They gave presentations on what they had learned over the course of approximately two months.

The photo shows the children presenting their artwork.
Please click here to read a detailed report on the award-winning entries.
https://www.facebook.com/RobotProject/posts/840861505993736

The judges consisted of a teacher from a technical high school, a teacher from a vocational school, and three software engineers. I heard that the
staff and judges were also asked to create sample projects using Raspberry Pi.
There were many entries from adults as well, including traffic lights at intersections, room lamps controlled by relays, and a rock-paper-scissors game.

Starting in April, the Obihiro Robot Project will hold a monthly “Open Day” at its “Monozukuri Lab,” where children can experience programming for free. Yet another place where kids can enjoy programming is being created!


　

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    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.”