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Programming Education

2014.08.22
A New Subject Taught Through Programming!

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

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<A New Subject Taught Through Programming!>
Before the hands-on session, Mr. Asami from Miyagi University of Education Affiliated Junior High School—a PEG partner—gave us an overview of how the program is implemented at the school.
Starting this school year, the Affiliated Junior High School—selected for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s (MEXT) Research and Development Program—has decided to establish a new subject dedicated to programming!
By separating Technology and Home Economics, the school has conducted research aimed at fostering communication and collaboration skills unique to the digital age—such as through classes where students solve various problems and create things using programming, as well as lessons that incorporate ICT devices.
This is a school-wide initiative that involves analyzing data obtained from science experiments through programming and incorporating other subjects as well. I’m really looking forward to seeing
how this unfolds. Please be sure to keep an eye on the initiatives at
Miyagi University of Education Affiliated Junior High School!


　

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    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.”