StarBrains International School

Computer graphics and literacy

2014 education / teaching

Star Brains International School

[DEC 2014 - SEP 2017] [Kobe + Osaka]

[Computer Graphics + Sciences Teacher]

What:

At Star Brains International School in Kobe and Osaka, Japan, I was the computer graphics and sciences teacher. My role was to design and teach a curriculum introducing students to computers and technology through accessibility, creativity, and practical skills.

Why:

Exposure to personal computers and digital tools for young children is often limited to mobile devices. The objective was to make technology approachable and useful through creative, hands-on learning.

How:

  • Typing Academy for keyboarding skills
  • Code.org and Scratch for programming basics
  • Pixilart for pixel art and animation
  • GIMP and Inkscape for graphic design
  • Blender and Tinker CAD for 3D modeling introduction
  • Google Suite for collaboration and organization
Classroom activity documentation
Student project and workshop materials

School Bus Graphic

2016 / Kobe / large scale graphics

Graphic created for Kobe and Osaka school shuttle.

Koyasan Summer Camp

2017 / Wakayama / Video

Video and activities created for summer camp at Buddhist pilgrims inn.

Shizen no Ie Summer Camp

2016 / Osaka / Video

Video and activities created for Osaka Prefectural Youth Retreat.

Nifrel Field Trip

Video and workbooks created for class fieldtrip to Nifrel art aquarium in Osaka.

Graduation Ceremony

2015 / Kobe / Animation

Animated intro to student graduation video presentation to parents.

Ikebana

2016 / Kobe / Video

Video created for guest flower arrangement workshop.