CREATIVE KIDS TOP Workshop [Report] Kids Creative Research Institute at Meiji University

Workshop

2015.04.17
[Report] Kids Creative Research Institute at Meiji University

From a CANVAS Facebook post

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[Kids Creative Research Institute at Meiji University]

Here’s a report on the Kids Creative Lab held at Meiji on Sunday, April 12!
For the first lab session of the year, we used colorful materials to make our very own “fake hands,” and then played together using them!

First, the children carefully observed their own hands before making a “fake hand.”
What color are the fingers? What about the palm? They took their time creating their “fake hands” while comparing them to their real hands. In the preschool class, the children used
their “fake hands” to high-five their friends and shake hands with their parents’ real hands!
As they communicated using their “fake” and “real” hands, the slightly different sensations naturally brought smiles to everyone’s faces.
In the elementary school class, students played rock-paper-scissors with their friends using their “fake hands” and gripped various objects just as they would with their real hands.

They created new colors by layering different hues and took the “fake hand” concept a step further by shaping it to resemble an apple tree.
It was impressive to see how they came up with all sorts of creative ideas through their interactions with the materials and as they worked with their hands.

In April, as the new school year began, many children joined us at the research institute for the first time.
To all our young researchers: We look forward to working with you over the next three months!


　

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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.”