CREATIVE KIDS TOP Programming Education [Report] HachiLab Programming Workshop

Programming Education

2014.09.17
[Report] HachiLab Programming Workshop

From a CANVAS Facebook post

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[September 14 (Sun) HachiLab Programming Workshop]
On September 13, a programming workshop was held at
HachiLab, which is currently hosting the “Play, Create, and Unravel with Programming” exhibition.

Using the "Raspberry Pi"—a small computer also used in the "Magbot" on display—you'll get to try your hand at everything from
building a computer to creating games through programming, and even building
controllers that use electrical inputs and outputs!

After combining lots of equipment, we successfully powered up the little computer—with hearts pounding!
We used Scratch, a programming language for kids, to control the screen. We built controllers using a mechanism to turn
electricity on and off. Working in pairs, we brainstormed and built a mechanism to quickly toggle the power
on and off, and the “Cat Walking Contest”—where we made
the cat on the screen walk—was a huge hit!
Then came the free-project session, where they tackled the games and controllers they wanted to create. Although it was a long session
totaling five hours, many children were so engrossed that they kept saying, “There isn’t enough time!” They truly experienced the joy of what
programming can do to the fullest.

Hachilabo is hosting the “Play, Create, and Unravel Through Programming” exhibition through October 2!
Please come check it out!
http://www.canvas.ws/hachirabo/index.html


　

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    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.”