CREATIVE KIDS TOP Programming Education [Report] The Iwate Gathering Has Begun!

Programming Education

2014.06.14
[Report] The Iwate Gathering Has Begun!

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

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The Iwate Gathering has begun! Thirty people gathered, including teachers from universities and vocational schools
in the prefecture, as well as members of education-related organizations.
To kick things off, CANVAS’s Kumai and instructor Abe in charge of supervision spoke about the project’s vision and goals,
as well as the appeal of the programming education promoted by PEG and the future direction we’re aiming for.
The workshop participants are currently holding a networking session.
Questions such as “Is Scratch good for adults, too?” “How should we provide follow-up support for the children who participated in the workshop?” and “How can we convey the fun of programming to children who aren’t interested?
” are being discussed. Together with PEG members and the staff at the Digicon Share Office, we’re having a session filled with questions, opinions, and ideas unique to those with hands-on experience!


　

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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.”