CREATIVE KIDS TOP Programming Education [Report] 1st Biscuit Users Group Conference

Programming Education

2014.07.13
[Report] 1st Biscuit Users Group Conference

Reprinted from the PEG page of the programming education project promoted by CANVAS.

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Today, I’m attending the 1st Biscuit Users Group Conference.
Later on, Kumai from CANVAS will also speak about CANVAS’s programming initiatives to date, including PEG.
The event is also being streamed on UST. If you have time, please be sure to check it out!
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/vuc?utm_campaign=www.facebook.com&utm;_source=ustre.am%2F1foD6&utm;_medium=social&utm;_content=20140712225207
In the keynote speech by Professor Kuno of the University of Tsukuba, he also addressed the question, “Why is programming necessary?”
His words—“If we don’t understand the value of professionals, we won’t be able to nurture them. Unless we transform our society into one that recognizes the value of professionals, there is no future”—provided an opportunity to reflect anew on the essential principles that apply regardless of which programming language or environment is used.
Developing an interest in the technology and products around us, and finding opportunities to unravel how they work.
Being able to recognize the ingenuity and trial-and-error efforts of others.
PEG will continue to move forward with even greater determination to create more and more sustainable environments where children can play and learn “through” programming!


　

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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.”