～ Events for children, parents and educators who are interested in programming ～
Afrel Co., Ltd. will hold “Waku Waku! Programming DAY in Sapporo” in the business space in front of Sapporo Station on Sunday, December 1, 2019. The event, which is held under the concept of “Creating Creative and Global Power with Lego Robot Programming Materials,” is interested in hands-on workshops for children, parents with children under elementary school age, and the development of next-generation global leaders. Consists of special lectures for certain people. In addition, “Children Robot Programming Classroom Opening / Case Study Introduction Seminar” will be held for businesses that have been implemented since 2017 and have been held more than 80 times. ( Https://afrel.co.jp/progcamp )
| event name | “Exciting! Programming DAY in Sapporo ” |
| Date | Sunday, December 1, 2019 10: 00-17: 00 (9: 45-open) |
| Venue | Sapporo Station Business Space 2B, 2C ( http://sebs.pw/access.html ) |
| Entry fee | Free (pre-registration required) |
| How to apply | Please apply from the following URL (workshop is closed on Friday, November 22) https://afrel.co.jp/progcamp |
A workshop using Lego robot programming materials used in various countries. You can enjoy programming while playing as if you were playing a game. Children who are new to programming are also welcome.
| Target | Elementary school fourth to sixth graders |
| time | ①10: 00 ～ 11: 15 / ②13: 00 ～ 14: 15 |
| Capacity | 10 people each time (If there are many applicants, it will be a lottery) |
| Entry fee | Free (pre-registration required) |
| Application deadline | Until Friday, November 22 |
| How to apply | Please apply from the following URL https://afrel.co.jp/progcamp |
A special lecture will be held inviting two people who will be involved in human resource development for the next generation in Sapporo. Mr. Shinji Yokoo, who is currently working on creative education reform using technology as Apple Distinguished Educator, and Hiroshi Ito, director of Cosmic Wonder Co., Ltd. who led the team to the international competition as a coach of programming class. This lecture is highly recommended for parents with children under elementary school age and those interested in developing the next generation of global leaders.
| time | Part 1 10: 00-11: 10 Part 2 13: 00-14: 10 |
| Entry fee | Free (pre-registration required) |
| How to apply | Please apply from the following URL https://afrel.co.jp/progcamp |
Invited Lecture: “Reasons for Learning Robot Programming” ①10: 00 ～ 10: 30 / ②13: 00 ～ 13: 30
Cosmic Wonder Co., Ltd. Director Cosmic IT School Coach Hiroshi Ito
Mr. Ito decided to participate in the international tournament held in Hungary at the World Robot Contest WRO * 1 Japan final tournament held in August as a coach who led the elementary school team in Sapporo to the Excellence Award. In the lecture, we will talk about the teaching tips of children and the learning effects of programming education.
Special Lecture: “Creative, human resources who will be active in the future” ①10: 40 ～ 11: 10 / ②13: 40 ～ 14: 10
Prof. Shinji Yokoo, Director of Information Education, Ryukoku Gakuen Senior High School, Apple Distinguished Educator
Dr. Yokoo is practicing innovative education using technology as an Apple Distinguished Educator. What are the qualities and abilities that children should wear now to survive the future of AI and robots?
This is a seminar for business operators that has been held in various parts of the country since 2017 and specializes in the establishment of programming classes that have been implemented more than 80 times. Introducing trends in the programming education industry and specific examples.
■ People who participated in the past / Thinking of new business (system development company, cable TV, bookstore, …)
・ Lecture schools, English conversation classes, PC school companies that think about how to attract customers, companies that develop businesses for children (school children, kindergartens, after-schools, etc.)
| time | 15: 00-17: 00 |
| Entry fee | Free (pre-registration required) |
| How to apply | Please apply from the following URL https://afrel.co.jp/afterschool/seminar |
| program | 1. Latest information and future prospects of programming education Opening case introduction 2. Educational version of Lego® Mindstorms® EV3 teaching materials * 2 4). Individual consultation |
* 1 WRO
WRO is an international robot contest of autonomous robots with more than 70,000 participants from more than 65 countries. This is a contest where children from all over the world make robots and compete for technology to automatically control by programs. By using a commercially available robot kit, we provide a place where students can easily participate and experience science and technology. Exchanges will also take place. ( https://www.wroj.org/ )
* 2 What is the Lego® Mindstorms® EV3 educational version?
A robot programming material developed in cooperation with MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and Lego, and has been adopted in various countries for about 20 years since its first release. Educational version LEGO® Mindstorms® EV3 is an intelligent block with built-in CPU and can be freely assembled with sensors, motors, and gears, and can be autonomously controlled by the program created, providing powerful support for science, technology, robotics, and computer education It is teaching material to do.
[About Afrel Co., Ltd.]
In order to create a bright future society, we provide educational support services for a wide range of people from homes, schools and businesses. Utilizing the latest technology, especially robot technology, the software development process and results can be visualized, and the educational effect can be visualized by the movement of the robot. We support people in human resource development through planning, development and sales.