CREATIVE KIDS TOP Programming Education [Media] Minister Yamamoto, in Charge of IT]

Programming Education

2014.02.10
[Media] Minister Yamamoto, in Charge of IT]

There’s an article about yesterday’s PEG kickoff event! ♪
http://p.tl/xkTY

Today, I had the opportunity to meet with Minister Yamamoto, who oversees IT,
and we discussed Digital Ehon, PEG, the Workshop Collection, CANVAS, digital textbooks, and more.
I was given a 10-minute presentation slot, but afterward, I had about 30 minutes for questions, so I was able to share many of the points I wanted to discuss.
I sincerely hope you will vigorously advance these initiatives—including the digitization of education—from the perspectives of IT policy and intellectual property policy.
Thank you very much for this valuable opportunity!


　

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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.”