CANVAS [Press Release] “Workshop Caravan,” a Project to Expand Opportunities for Children to Play and Learn Across Japan, Kicks Off; Online Caravan Also to Be Held
————————————— "Workshop Caravan," a project
to expand spaces for
children's play and learning across Japan, has launched; an online caravan is also being
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To All Members of the Press
Thank you very much for your continued support.
CANVAS (President: Nanako Ishido) is launching the “Workshop Caravan,” a project that aims to expand opportunities for children to play and learn throughout Japan by leveraging its nationwide network.
Official Website: http://canvas.ws/caravan/
Since 2002, we have been working with the goal of providing children with opportunities for creativity and self-expression, and fostering an environment that nurtures their imagination. We have conducted approximately 3,000 workshops nationwide, with roughly 500,000 children participating.Through this project, we aim to create an environment where children across the country can more easily experience “spaces for play and learning.” We will expand these creative learning opportunities nationwide by collaborating with local networks to plan and organize events, dispatch instructors, provide workshop programs, and train facilitators. To commemorate
this project, we will be holding an online workshop caravan.
Please visit the official website for details.
We realize you are very busy, but we would greatly appreciate it if you could consider widely publicizing this book through your media outlets.
If you decide to feature it in your media, we would be grateful if you could let us know.
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http://canvas.ws/pdf/press/canvas_press_200819.pdf
"Online Workshop Caravan" Event Overview Over two weeks—on Sunday,
September 6, and Sunday, September 13—Kids Future Action will host an event featuring a collection of free online workshops organized by CANVAS and other members of the Yoshimoto Kogyo Group, centered around the three themes of “STEAM,” “Physical Expression,” and “Community Engagement.”We plan to offer a wide variety of activities, including programming workshops that are perfect for
beginners, workshops on creating music using robot toys, and fun sports activities unique to the online format.
Additionally, under the “Community Engagement” theme, we will collaborate with comedians from Yoshimoto Kogyo’s “Sumimasu Geinin” program to host a diverse range of online workshops, including virtual tours connecting not only Japan but also other Asian countries such as Thailand and Vietnam.
Title: Online Workshop Caravan
Event Website: https://canvas.ws/project/online_caravan_2020
Date and Time: September 6 (Sun) and 13 (Sun), 2020, 9:00 a.m.–
Event Format: Online (Advance Registration / Walk-ins Welcome)
Organized and Managed by: CANVAS
Participation Fee: Free
Target Audience: Preschoolers through elementary school students
[Inquiries Regarding This Press Release]
CANVAS Workshop Collection Administrative Office
Email: info-wsc@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.”
