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

Programming Education

2014.09.17
[Report] Programming Lab in Akasaka

From a CANVAS Facebook post

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[September 13 (Sat): Programming Lab in Akasaka]
On September 13, we held the Programming Lab in Akasaka.

It’s already the sixth session of Akasaka since we started in April. Starting today, we
began planning for our December presentation. What do
I like? What do I want to try with programming? We all thought about these questions together while looking at slides and videos showing how to come up with
ideas and examples of projects.
Programming might seem difficult, but it’s also what makes complex tasks simple for everyone. The Akasaka Kids are still exploring ways to give even more shape to their personal interests!
Even the children who joined for the first time that day were able to discover,
through the Raspberry Pi, things they’d like to try with programming.

Not only did the children participate in the monthly lab sessions, but they also took on many projects during summer vacation and at home.
They brought in the artwork and ideas they’d worked on, which really surprised us adults!
We can also see their eagerness to develop these projects even further.

From planning to taking on new challenges, everyone’s projects are evolving through repeated trial and error!


　

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  • Digital Picture Book Author

    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.”