The “Digital Ehon Award 2024” has been announced, and we are now accepting submissions.

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Registration is now open for various summer camps offered by the Kids Creative Institute.

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C-NEXPO 2024 will be held on Saturday, July 27, at the Iwate Prefectural Information and Exchange Center “Aina”! CANVAS will host a “VR × Crafts Workshop” and the “Worlds Expanded by Digital Ehon” exhibition!! Details will be announced at a later date!

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We’ve started accepting entries for the Digital Ehon Award 2024!The “Digital Ehon Awards” were established in 2012 with the aim of pioneering and developing “Digital Ehon”—a form of digital expression that fosters new ways for children to play and learn—and this marks the 10th edition of the event. We’re looking for Digital Ehon books that make people say, “This is fun!” “I’ve never seen anything like this!” and “It opens up a whole new world!”

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The planet we live on (Earth) has oceans, mountains, and rivers, and is home to animals, plants, and people. What’s the VR planet like? What lives there? What can we do there? Imagine creatures you’ve never seen before and a secret base floating in the sky. Let’s all create a VR planet together!

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What do electronic instruments sound like? Is the way they produce sound different from acoustic instruments? We’ll use a 555 timer IC to build a synthesizer that plays notes at a steady rhythm! You’ll be able to change the pitch, speed, and tone.Let’s make 8-bit sounds resonate to the beat! Enjoy the fusion of electronics and music!

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Eat, play, and program. The long-awaited summer vacation is here! This summer will be a little different from usual—programming will become a natural part of your daily life. Let’s get creative with programming alongside Creative Scratcher Kuramo!

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In fiscal year 2024, CANVAS will plan and produce drop-in workshops held throughout the year at ITOCHU SDGs STUDIO KIDS PARK. In May, we’re hosting “Let’s Make Carnations.” It’s an “easy” craft activity that parents and children can enjoy together. We’ve infused it with a touch of kindness. Please take this opportunity to visit KIDS PARK! *Advance registration is required to use the ITOCHU SDGs STUDIO KIDS PARK

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Children are artists. Using the various materials and tools displayed at the “Museum Just for Kids,” they create freely. What will they discover today? What will they be able to do…? No matter when or how often they visit, this is a space for play and learning that sparks that sense of excitement every time. *Now accepting applications for the 2024 fiscal year!

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The GREEN WORKSHOP operates in the lush natural setting of Ark Garden.Jointly supervised by Ms. Akemi Sugii and Ms. Takako Hojo—who tend to the Ark Garden daily—and CANVAS, the program provides supervision and supports children’s vibrant senses, creativity, and rich sensibilities through activities that involve playing with, learning from, and nurturing nature throughout the four seasons.

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CANVAS holds monthly information sessions for those interested in taking on the challenge of becoming a workshop facilitator.

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This is an online symposium hosted by Learning of Tomorrow. In this symposium, speakers will discuss education in the age of generative AI, drawing on practical examples and ideas for using generative AI in classroom instruction and school administration. We hope you’ll join us.

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This is an online symposium hosted by Learning of Tomorrow. Dr. Yamamoto, a constitutional scholar who has researched privacy rights, AI, and big data, will discuss education in the AI era from a constitutional scholar’s perspective. We hope you will join us.

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This is an online symposium hosted by Learning of Tomorrow. Professor Tanaka, who conducts research on the educational use of generative AI, will discuss education in the age of generative AI, drawing on practical examples from the classroom and other settings. We hope you will join us.

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・“Monthly Teacher Training” May Issue: Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS

・Sony’s Learning App “logiQlabo” – Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS

“Nikkei Premier: What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?” by CANVAS Chairwoman Nanako Ishido, published by Nikkei Publishing, is now on sale! >>Details

“The Forefront of Online Education in Japan,” edited by CANVAS Chairwoman Nanako Ishido, is now on sale! >>Details

★ Nanako Ishido’s blog has been updated!
https://creativekids.jp/nanako/

Below is information on events for May. The CANVAS website is packed with information on workshops and events nationwide!
Be sure to check it out!

http://canvas.ws/workshop *Please contact the organizers of each event directly for details.

CANVAS is always accepting event submissions from organizers and related parties, with a focus on children’s creativity and self-expression.
Submit your event here
:https://canvas.ws/workshop

CANVAS MAIL MAGAZINE Issue 274 / Release Date: May 1, 2024
Publisher: CANVAS
Publisher-in-Charge: Nanako Ishido / Editor: Ayumi Mochizuki

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