Press Release [Press Release] Announcement of the Release of the 3-Volume Series “Introduction to Programming with Detective Argo” (With Supervision by [Author’s Name]) To
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Shiobunsha Co., Ltd. will release the three-volume introductory programming series for elementary school students, *Detective Argo’s Introduction to Programming*, with Supervision by Nanako Ishido (Chairperson of CANVAS), on March 28, 2021.This introductory series uses educational programming tools such as Scratch and Viscuit to help elementary school students learn the basics of programming while applying them to various academic subjects.
1. The Mystery of Regular Polygons: Programming in Math
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/481132806X 2.The Secrets of Automated Machines: Programming in Science
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4811328078/
3. The Challenge of Creativity: Programming in Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, and Home Economics
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4811328086
Volumes 1 and 2 explain programming in the context of regular polygons in math, the use of electricity in science, and automated machines,
while Volume 3 focuses on creativity, explaining programming in Japanese, social studies, art and crafts, music, and home economics.
The series features cute characters—a detective and their assistant—who tackle mysteries and creative projects through programming,
allowing elementary school students to engage with programming on their own while having fun.
It also includes a glossary and interviews with practicing engineers. This book is ideal for both classroom instruction and independent study.
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★ Announcement
of the Release of “Detective Argo’s Introduction to Programming: Useful in Class, Fun to Study on Your Own” (3-volume set, Shiobunsha) Press Release Text
http://canvas.ws/pdf/press/canvas_press_210324.pdf
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Bibliographic Information ==============================================================
Supervision: Nanako Ishido (Chairperson, CANVAS / Professor, Keio University)
Author: Akinobu Ando (Professor, Department of Technology Education, Miyagi University of Education)
Nobuaki Sawa (Principal, Tega Higashi Elementary School, Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture)
Shigeichi Watanabe (Instructional Supervisor, Sagamihara City Education Center)
Published by: Kadokawa ASCII Research Institute
, Inc. Distributed by: Shobunsha
, Inc. Release Date: Only Volume 1 is currently available(Released on February 28)
Volumes 2 and 3 will be released
on March 28 List Price: 2,800 yen each (excluding tax
) Format: AB size, full color, 48 pages each
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Profile of the Person in Supervision ==============================================================
Nanako
Ishido: Chairperson of the NPO CANVAS, Chairperson of the Learning of Tomorrow Association (General Incorporated Association),Professor
at Keio University. 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 assuming leadership roles at NPO CANVAS, Digital Ehon Co., Ltd., and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, among others.She is a professor at Keio University.
She serves on numerous government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. She also serves as a member of the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council and a director of the Digital Signage Consortium. She holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
Her publications include *Flip the Switch on Children’s Creativity!* (Film Art Co.),“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know” (Jam House), and “Declaration on Digital Education” (KADOKAWA), as well as numerous translated and under supervision books on programming education, such as “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga” (Impress).
https://creativekids.jp/
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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.”
