Nov 2007 Newsletter: Yumi's Monthly Note
Hello Everyone,After my long trip with Toshi, I stayed in Japan for the entire month. I enjoyed participating in some Pangaea activities with Japanese children whom I couldn't see in the summer. On the other hand, Toshi flew into Singapore to attend a conference because he was recently chosen as one of Asian Young Leaders. I am sure he IS young. Well, I wish I could be...
We have been quite busy to prepare for an upcoming Webcam activity, simultaneously connecting three countries, Japan, South Korea, and Austria: it will be held in November. The closer it comes, the more tense I become. Because English is not a native language for children who are expected to attend Webcam, I am wondering how we can provide them with enjoyable activities in the situation where no common language exists. We have been arranging this Webcam activity to let kids have a meaningful time. Although I have been a nervous wreck, I will try to do my best until that day comes.
Before putting our project, setting our foothold in Europe, into
action, we have frantically been working on Pangaea Charter to
complete. This is a huge task, but through the work I learned how much
people and contents mean to Pangaea. In Pangaea Charter, we try to
clarify how to convey our values to newcomers from all over the world.
Oh, we held Webcam activities in Kyoto and Mie this month. We had a fun game, Otobiko: one group makes sounds by using the musical instruments, and then other group copies the given sounds. I have been impressed by kids and their acute listening skills. They played the game very well with no mistakes and catching right rhythm. As adults try this game, they barely reach halfway point. But to the contrary, most children completed this activity perfectly. How remarkable they are! I want to do the same game in Kenya. As far as I know, Kenyan kids have a great sense of rhythm. I guess they probably perform this activity uniquely. I can't wait to see!
The writer of Pangaea Ring this month is Prof. Simon Jones of Amsterdam University, former Media Lab Europe Director. He was recently appointed as a Strategic Advisor and started towork to launch Pangaea European Office.
See you next month.
Yumi
Oh, we held Webcam activities in Kyoto and Mie this month. We had a fun game, Otobiko: one group makes sounds by using the musical instruments, and then other group copies the given sounds. I have been impressed by kids and their acute listening skills. They played the game very well with no mistakes and catching right rhythm. As adults try this game, they barely reach halfway point. But to the contrary, most children completed this activity perfectly. How remarkable they are! I want to do the same game in Kenya. As far as I know, Kenyan kids have a great sense of rhythm. I guess they probably perform this activity uniquely. I can't wait to see!
The writer of Pangaea Ring this month is Prof. Simon Jones of Amsterdam University, former Media Lab Europe Director. He was recently appointed as a Strategic Advisor and started towork to launch Pangaea European Office.
See you next month.
Yumi
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