Programming Education [Report] Teacher Training Workshop @ Shibuya Ward Children’s Science Center HachiLab Reprinted from the PEG page of the programming education project promoted by CANAVS.
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<TEACHER Training Workshop Held at Shibuya Ward Children’s Science Center Hachilabo!>
Today, Tuesday, February 10, we welcomed Mr. Abe—PEG’s supervising instructor—to the Shibuya Ward Children’s Science Center Hachilabo, where 12 participants, including teachers from Shibuya and Sumida Wards as well as Hachilabo staff, attended the workshop.
Although most of the participants were new to programming, Mr. Abe spoke about the current state of programming education, the Raspberry Pi, examples of its implementation in schools, and children’s actual reactions. The participants listened intently while taking notes.
Participants also had the opportunity to experience firsthand how children deepen their understanding by thinking through problems—such as angle problems involving shapes—using Scratch.
Activities ranged from creating a simple game using Scratch—in which a mouse escapes from a cat—to more advanced programming that applied variables. After the session, some participants even approached us to discuss how they could have their own students try these activities.
We look forward to seeing this initiative expand even further in the future!
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.”
