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No. 267
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Spreading Across Japan
Workshop Collection
Happening One After Another in 4 Cities (5 Venues)!
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Release Date
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2023
Oct. 2
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Text by CANVAS
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The Workshop Collection is Expanding Across Japan—Events Are Being Held One After Another in 4 Cities (5 Venues)!
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We held “Workshop Collection in Chomorrow 2023” on Sunday, September 17, and Monday, September 18 (holiday) at Tokyo Port City Takeshiba
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Kids Creative Institute: October–December STEAM Course (Advanced Level)—Build Your Own Original Factory and Become a Kawasaki Engineer! Registration is now open!
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01. Top Picks & Featured News!
02. CANVAS Blog Updates!
03. New Event Information! |
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We’ll also be sharing the latest updates on Facebook and Twitter as they become available!
We’d love it if you “Like” or “Retweet” us! ♪
* We send this monthly Newsletter to those interested in CANVAS’s activities.
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| 01. Special, Must-Read News! |
| Takara Tomy Children’s Roundtable 2023
How can we make friends with children around the world through play? |
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We’re hosting a roundtable discussion on Saturday, October 21, for elementary school students in grades 3–6, centered on the theme: “How can we make friends with children around the world through play?” We look forward to hearing your creative ideas and opinions!
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| Kids Creative Lab in Takeshiba: October–December |
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The Kids Creative Lab 3-Month Series is back—and it’s a huge hit!
From drawing stories to exploring living creatures to reflecting on who you are…
We can’t wait to see how everyone’s discoveries and flashes of inspiration will spread throughout the lab!
Preschoolers >> Registration & Details
Elementary School Students >> Registration & Details
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Kids Creative Lab in Takeshiba
: STEAM Course – Advanced Level Let’s build our own factory and become
Kawasaki engineers! |
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Do you know why factories need robots? The world of factories is something we rarely get to see in our daily lives. Their layouts and the robots that work there hold incredible secrets of technology and efficiency… This project-based inquiry workshop is adapted from a class that Kawasaki Heavy Industries conducts at technical colleges, designed so that elementary school students can enjoy it too.
*This is a 6-session series. We hope you’ll join us for the entire series!
*Single-session participation is available only in October!
>>October Trial Session
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Details & Registration
>>October–December: Details & Registration
>>January–March: Details & Registration
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| Kids Creative Lab in Takeshiba: Generative AI Series, Part 1!
Programming with Generative AI! Let’s create a product that lights up! |
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Let’s try creating a program that makes LEDs light up using generative AI! What colors and kinds of light will be created?
We’re thrilled to welcome Douglas Rushkoff, author of *The Digital Pre-Death Race*, as our special guest lecturer! This might be your chance to hear about the future of digital technology!?
*Waitlist registration is now open!*
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| A Museum Just for Kids—Exhibition of Objects, Materials, and Tools— |
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Children are artists. They freely create using the various materials and tools displayed at the “Museum Just for Kids.”
Artworks, objects before they become artworks, the passage of time, and the movements they create—these are the essence of this museum. What will you discover today? What can you create…?
No matter when or how often you visit, this is a space for play and learning that sparks that sense of excitement every time.
*Applications for November and beyond are now being accepted!
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| ARK HILLS KIDS COMMUNITY “GREEN WORKSHOP” 2023 |
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The Green Workshop (GREEN WORKSHOP) takes place amidst the lush natural surroundings of Ark Garden.Co-supervision is provided by Akemi Sugii, Ark Garden’s dedicated gardener, and CANVAS, the program fosters children’s vivid senses, creativity, and rich sensibilities through activities that involve playing with, learning about, and nurturing nature throughout the four seasons.
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| Online Symposium: “The Future and Possibilities of Education Brought by AI” |
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This is an online symposium hosted by Learning of Tomorrow.
Dr. Yoichiro Miyake, a game AI researcher, developer, and Doctor of Engineering who is at the forefront of AI development for games, will speak on the topic “The Future and Possibilities of Education Brought About by AI.”
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| Online Symposium: “Microsoft’s Perspective on Education and the Use of AI, Including Generative AI” |
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This is an online symposium hosted by Learning of Tomorrow.
Mr. Nakai and Mr. Sakaguchi, who oversee the education business at Microsoft Japan, will speak about the latest trends in AI in education and Microsoft’s initiatives.
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| Online Symposium: “Neurodiversity Made Visible by AI: Toward Education That Embraces Diversity” |
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This is an online symposium hosted by Learning of Tomorrow.
Professor Nagai, a Specially Appointed Professor at the International Research Institute for Neurointelligence, The University of Tokyo, will speak on the topic “AI Visualizing Neurodiversity: Toward an Education That Harnesses Diversity.”
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・September 15: Yomiuri Shimbun – Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS |
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“Nikkei Premier: What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?” by CANVAS Chair Nanako Ishido, published by Nikkei Publishing, is now on sale!
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“The Forefront of Online Education in Japan,” edited by CANVAS Chair Nanako Ishido, is now on sale!
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| 02. CANVAS-Related Blog Updates! |
| 03. New Event Information! |
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Below is information on October events. 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. |
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