CREATIVE KIDS TOP Programming Education Children’s Programming Class @ Fab Lab Dazaifu

Programming Education

2014.11.09
Children’s Programming Class @ Fab Lab Dazaifu

"Get Started with Raspberry Pi! Kids' Programming Class @ Fab Lab Dazaifu"

Presented by EK Japan Co., Ltd., which plans, develops, manufactures, and sells the “Elekit” electronics kits, and
“FabLab Dazaifu”—a workshop space featuring digital fabrication tools—along with Kaho Musen Co., Ltd., which operates the home improvement store
“GooDay,” this “Kids’ Programming Class” is designed for elementary school students—the future leaders of the next-generation DIY culture!
"Kids’ Programming Class" will be held for elementary school students!
This program follows the PEG framework in collaboration with the NPO CANVAS, which works with Google,
and aims to foster an interest in and curiosity about making things and science through programming.

[Program Details]
Using the Raspberry Pi*2—a business-card-sized Linux computer developed in the UK—and
Scratch*3—software developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)—participants will learn
the basics of operating ICT devices, programming, and electronics.
Participants will also learn how to connect sensors to the Raspberry Pi and perform simple control operations using a computer.

【Program Overview】
・Name: Get Started with Raspberry Pi! Children’s Programming Class
・Purpose: To foster interest and curiosity in making things, ICT, and science through programming
・Organizer: EK Japan Co., Ltd.
・Co-organizer: FabLab Dazaifu (Kaho Musen Co., Ltd.)

http://www.elekit.co.jp/event/detail/00924


　

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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.”