CREATIVE KIDS TOP Programming Education Learning to Program

Programming Education

2013.10.29
Learning to Program

Believe it or not, I actually had a press conference today with Google Chairman Eric Schmidt~

■■Google Chairman Eric Schmidt Visits Japan!■■With Google’s support, we’re launching a project to bring programming experiences to children
across Japan!
Today,
Google Chairman Eric Schmidt visited Japan for the official announcement of the project!
We had the opportunity to hold a press conference with him♪

→ "Let's Get Familiar with Computers" Program (Tentative Title) Official Website:
http://www.canvas.ws/programming/

Also, the “What You Can Do with the Internet” website—which showcases
positive ways children can engage with the internet—launched today!
Japan, China, France, South Korea, Israel, Thailand, Malaysia, the United States, Brazil,
Germany, South Africa, Vietnam, Australia, England, Pakistan, and Taiwan.
It features many amazing digital kids from both Japan and around the world!

→What You Can Do on the Internet
http://withnet.co/
■■"Programming Lab" for Elementary School Students Now Open!■■

"Programming Lab,
" which hosts regular programming workshops using CANVAS, is opening a programming lab for elementary school students in partnership with
GREE and Digital Hollywood University. Reservations open
today!

→Programming Lab
http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/programminglab/

Today, October 29, is Programming Festival~!!!
As a female science student, I’m really happy about this♪


　

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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.”