CREATIVE KIDS TOP CANVAS “Let’s Get Familiar with Computers” Kickoff Event

CANVAS

2014.01.16
“Let’s Get Familiar with Computers” Kickoff Event

We're hosting a kickoff event for the "Let's Get Familiar with Computers" Program (tentative title)!

The CANVAS × Google project to promote programming education,
which began in October with a visit to Japan by Google Chairman Eric Schmidt, is
finally set to hold its kickoff event in Tokyo!
The official name has been decided: PEG (Programming Education Gathering)! Where does the
name come from? What are the project’s goals? What exactly will we be doing? What kinds of collaborations are possible? Is programming even fun in the first place? What can you do with Scratch and the Raspberry Pi?
As we gear up for the official launch, we’re hosting an event packed with content designed to showcase
the appeal of programming education.

Aimed at those interested in learning to code and their parents,
this event will feature presentations on the project’s vision and future plans,
as well as a series of talks by programming experts and practitioners. We’ll also be hosting parent-child workshops using the Raspberry Pi
mini-computer, as well as a hands-on programming experience area open to
everyone.
We hope you’ll join us!

[Date] Saturday, February 8, 2014
[Venue] Theater Studio
, Fukutake Hall, Information Science and Technology Center, The University of Tokyo [Details]


　

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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.”