CREATIVE KIDS TOP Programming Education [Report] Yamanashi GATHERING!

Programming Education

2014.11.15
[Report] Yamanashi GATHERING!

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

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Yamanashi GATHERING!
Today, as
part of the Yamanashi Eiwa University 125th Anniversary Celebration, we’re hosting an event under the theme “Creating the Future of Programming Education”!
Part 1 features a lecture by Professor Abe, the event’s supervisor, and Part 2 will be a children’s workshop led by Professor Sugiura of Yamanashi Eiwa University.
http://www.yamanashi-eiwa.ac.jp/peg/

Yamanashi Eiwa University is a very pleasant campus surrounded by lush nature. The
weather was wonderful, and the GATHERING event took place in Kofu this fall, just as the autumn foliage was beginning to show its colors.
(The photos of the university were taken from the Yamanashi Eiwa University Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/YamanashiEiwaCollegeOfficial?fref=ts)

In Part 1, the lecture by Professor Abe included a reflection session with the participants during the second half. We received various questions and comments from
parents and representatives of education-related organizations, all based on real-world practical scenarios.

“How do we address differences in the children’s skill levels?”
“How do we create an environment that makes them want to participate?”
“How do we handle children who don’t seem interested? How do we help them discover their interests?”
“How do we spark their interest!?”—there are so many questions on everyone’s mind!


　

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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.”