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Programming Education

2015.04.18
A Practical Guide to Programming Education

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) has released a “Practical Guide to Programming Education” to promote programming education at the elementary and secondary school levels.
This resource compiles and shares practical examples related to the basics of programming and algorithms—which logically outline the steps for solving problems using computers—to serve as a reference for those who are just starting out or are unsure how to proceed.It showcases a variety of practical examples—including those from PEG partners—from “Integrated Learning” classes in
elementary school, Technology and Home Economics classes in junior high school, and the “Information” course (a common subject) in high school. Please be sure to take a look!
http://jouhouka.mext.go.jp/school/programming_zirei/


　

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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.”