CREATIVE KIDS TOP Programming Education Scratch Day 2014 in Tokyo!

Programming Education

2014.04.24
Scratch Day 2014 in Tokyo!

Scratch Day is an annual festival where programming events are held simultaneously around the world.
This year, “Scratch Day 2014 in Tokyo” will be held on May 17 at Fukutake Hall, The University of Tokyo!
In Tokyo, we have a packed schedule planned, including workshops for children, poster and demo exhibits, and seminars for adults.
We look forward to seeing you there!Please come join us!
Please note that registration is required for the workshops!
http://scratch.67.org/2014/

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Scratch Day 2014 in Tokyo Overview
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■Date & Time: Saturday, May 17, 2014, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
■Venue: Fukutake Hall, Information Technology Center, The University of Tokyo
　　　　7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033
■Organizer: Scratch Day 2014 in Tokyo Executive Committee
■Co-organizer: CANVAS (NPO)
■Admission: Free
■Target Audience: Members of the general public interested in learning to program, educators, and experts
■Program: Panel discussions, programming battles, Show and Tell
Workshops, poster and demo exhibits, corporate exhibits


　

Profile


  • 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.”