CREATIVE KIDS TOP Programming Education [Report] Raspberry Pi Programming Class @ Yokosuka City

Programming Education

2015.02.02
[Report] Raspberry Pi Programming Class @ Yokosuka City

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

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On Saturday, January 31, we visited the “Raspberry Pi Programming Class” held at the Yokosuka City Lifelong Learning Center, Manabikan.
This time, in the computer training room, 20 elementary school students from Yokosuka City used Raspberry Pi to create games in Scratch and program cardboard switches. We also collaborated with local residents who typically run computer classes there, as well as city employees, who participated as staff members. Although most of the students were new to
programming, they seemed to be having a great time thanks to the generous support they received.
In Yokosuka City, there is a growing movement to support children’s programming education within the community, starting with the Yokosuka GATHERING held in October. We’ll definitely be keeping a close eye on Yokosuka City’s activities
from now on!


　

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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.”