Press Release [Press Release] Announcement of the March 7 Release of *Computer & Programming Character Encyclopedia* (Kumon Publishing), Supervision by Nanako Ishido (CEO of CANVAS)
To all
members of the media: Thank you for your continued support. On March 7,
Kumon Publishing released the book *Computer & Programming Character Encyclopedia*, with Nanako Ishido (CEO of CANVAS) overseeing the project.
This book helps readers acquire the ICT knowledge essential for the AI era through the use of characters.
Even if you have zero knowledge of programming, it will make you think, “Maybe I’d like to give this a try!” https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4774332887/
★Key Features of This Book
: • The basic elements of computers and programming are boldly brought to life as characters!
・Character explanations and manga make computers feel more approachable and inspire readers to try their hand at programming!
・What’s inside a computer? What is AI?
What is Society 5.0? How do you program? What are the differences between programming languages?
…and more—this character encyclopedia and manga provide easy-to-understand answers to common questions.
We understand you are very busy, but we would greatly appreciate it if you could consider widely publicizing this book through your media outlets.
If you do feature it in your publications, we would be grateful if you could kindly let us know.
★ Announcement
of the Release of “Computer & Programming Character Encyclopedia”
https://canvas.ws/pdf/press/canvas_press_20220308.pdf
★ Amazon
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4774332887/
Supervision: Nanako Ishido (Representative, CANVAS / Professor, Keio University)
Edited and Published by: Kumon Publishing
Release Date: March 7
, 2022 List Price: 1,650 yen(tax included)
=================================================================Supervision
Profile=================================================================Nanako
Ishido, Professor at Keio University, Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
Representative of CANVAS / Chairperson of the Learning of Tomorrow Association (
General Incorporated Association). After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, she served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before
founding and becoming the representative of the NPO CANVAS, Digital Ehon Co., Ltd., and the Learning of Tomorrow Association (General Incorporated Association).Professor at Keio University.
She has served on numerous government committees, including as a member of the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. She holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media. Her
publications include *The Creativity Switch for Children!* and *What Smart Kids Do on Their Smartphones*, and she has also served as
supervisor for numerous works, such as the *Kumon STEM Navi Programming Series*.
https://creativekids.jp/
<Inquiries regarding this matter>
CANVAS Public Relations: information@canvas.ws
Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
Director, B Lab
Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
Chairperson, CANVAS
After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”
