CREATIVE KIDS TOP Programming Education Scratch Day in Tokyo

Programming Education

2015.04.06
Scratch Day in Tokyo

This year’s event is on Saturday, May 9, at the University of Tokyo!
The Scratch Day in Tokyo website is now live!
Once again, we’re putting together this year’s Scratch Day in collaboration with various organizations, universities, and companies in the Tokyo area!
We look forward to seeing children, adults, teachers, and parents alike!
http://day.scratch-ja.org/

And starting today, the preliminaries for our “Programming Battle”—a feature that was a huge hit last time—are kicking off!
If you’re a Scratcher who’s confident in your skills, be sure to sign up.
http://day.scratch-ja.org/post/115575788252

*For more information on the programming battle, please see this ITpro article:
http://itpro.nikkeibp.co.jp/article/COLUMN/20140522/558603/


　

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  • Digital Picture Book Author

    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.”