I am volunteering to localize OctoStudio, a free coding app developed by the MIT Media Lab’s Lifelong Kindergarten Group, into Japanese. Drawing inspiration from Scratch’s block-based interface, I am working on Japanese translations that are easy to use for a wide range of users, including children. A Japanese—Hiragana version is also scheduled for release soon …
2023年9月から、昭和女子大学・世田 Since September 2023, we have been holding “”Mirai (Future) of Learning” workshops for children at Showa Women’s University’s Setagaya Campus, planned and run by students. *Occasionally, workshops planned and run by faculty (Mori) are also held. With the theme “Learning Through Making,” we aim for students to think about workshops as learning spaces and …
Showa Women’s University TV featured me in a video. The video filmed by Showa Women’s University TV has been released. While discussing my past and current activities, the preparation process itself became a valuable time for me to reflect on my future endeavors. This, too, may be an example of constructivist learning. Please watch the …
On September 24th and 29th, we conducted remote programming workshops using OctoStudio at the Keyaki Classroom (special needs classroom: resource room) of Hachioji Municipal Elementary School No. 9. This marks the third year of remote outreach classes at the Keyaki Classroom. This time, we held a total of five workshops over the two days. Each …
On November 25, 2025, we held a programming workshop utilizing generative AI at the “Meta Support Campus” operated by the Ehime Prefectural Board of Education. Using Microsoft Copilot, which requires no login, participants created web-based applications written in HTML. Previously, participants needed to learn languages like HTML and JavaScript or master authoring tools. However, …
I have been participating in a class for first graders of Affiliated Showa Elementary School to create bug robots. As you can see in the photo, it is always very impressive to see students working actively and collaboratively to create their own projects in the class. I wrote down the students’ activities to see what …
“Learning through making” and “Learning through activities through making” Read More »
At the 7th workshop held last December, we held a quiz competition by soliciting questions for a 4-question quiz from children in advance via Google Form. The number of quiz questions exceeded our expectations, with 51 questions being collected, resulting in a 5-round quiz competition, making this the most exciting workshop (I feel it became …
Since last year, I have been discussing with teachers about programming education at the attached Showa Elementary School. We are discussing what kind of programming education we will provide over the six years, as well as developing a curriculum and holding training sessions for teachers. I am considering whether programming can be used as one …
How to connect programming education with daily learning at school? Read More »
Smartphones, small devices, and what they can do. On January 25, a workshop for parents and children using Octostudio, a programming app for smartphones, was held at the Hamagin Children’s Space & Science Museum. This time, participants worked on their own project with programs using Octostudio, paper bags, and craft materials. In the workshop, we …
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Eery semester, we hold workshops planned and managed by seminar students. On January 12, nine members of the 3rd year seminar divided into three teams and conducted a workshop for children (a report on the workshop can be found on the department blog here). When designing my own workshops, I am conscious of low floors, …
