CREATIVE KIDS TOP Programming Education [Report] Programming Lab in Akasaka

Programming Education

2014.11.11
[Report] Programming Lab in Akasaka

From a CANVAS Facebook post

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[November 8 (Sat): Programming Lab in Akasaka]
On November 8, we held the Programming Lab in Akasaka.

This April marks the 8th session of Akasaka.
With the Akasaka Kids—who have been working on their projects and have so many ideas they want to explore—we took some time this session to reflect on “basic forms.” What’s the part
of your work you most want to show others?What do they want to convey to others?
How well have they mastered the “basic shapes”? What should they do next?
Caterpillars move, LEDs light up, cameras move, and game stages change.
“Basic shapes” mean something different to everyone.
The children who successfully captured their “basic shapes” that day felt a sense of accomplishment greater than anyone else’s!
We witnessed moments when they truly experienced the joy of creating.
One of the great things about Akasaka is that, even while creating freely, everyone can share the important aspects of the creative process. We looked at the projects as they took
shape, played with them together, and tested them out.
It was three hours of intense focus as we went through trial and error in preparation for the presentation. It looks like we’ll be seeing many
more happy faces exclaiming, “I did it!” in the future!


　

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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.”