Programming Education Raspberry Pi computers were distributed to all students at Shinagawa City Kyoyo Elementary School! At Shinagawa City Kyoyo Elementary School, Raspberry Pi devices were distributed to all students!
The children carry their Raspberry Pi devices with them—just like they would a paint set or calligraphy kit—to learn
programming.
Through PEG, the programming education project promoted by CANAVS, we provide various forms of support for school-wide implementation and
classroom instruction. Classes have
already begun, and the devices are being used across all grades in subjects such as Japanese language arts, science, and math.
During a recent Japanese language arts class, students took on the challenge of using programming to create a “homophone quiz.” We look forward to seeing how this initiative develops
in the future.
By the way, I hear that programming will also be added as a required subject in elementary schools in Finland starting in 2016.
http://www.itmedia.co.jp/news/articles/1406/23/news049.html
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.”
