CREATIVE KIDS TOP CANVAS Summer Vacation

CANVAS

2013.08.13
Summer Vacation

Summer vacation is filled with workshops every day. Today was the University of Tokyo Summer Camp: “Let’s Make Toys That Move with Programming!” It’s so heartwarming to hear the children’s cheers of “It moved!”
http://bit.ly/XLXrOt

Next week, we’ll be hosting a symposium titled “Let’s Teach Kids to Code!” featuring Professor Mitchell Resnick from the MIT Media Lab.
The star of the event is Mr. Abe, author of *Exciting Programming for Elementary School Students*! http://bit.ly/1czl6vx

They also covered CANVAS’s programming workshop initiative.
http://nkbp.jp/1a1wTDt


　

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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.”