Programming Education [Press Release] Announcement of the Publication of “Programming Workbook: Developing Logical Thinking Skills,” Under Supervision of Nanako Ishido (Chairperson of CANVAS) To Members of the Press
Thank you for your continued support.
On September 12, 2019, Gakken Plus Co., Ltd. released the workbook
*"Programming Workbook: Developing Logical Thinking Skills,"* with Nanako Ishido (Chairperson of CANVAS) providing supervision.
With programming set to become a required subject in elementary schools in 2020, many people seem to feel anxious because they do not fully understand the content or purpose of programming education.
This workbook is designed to allow parents and children to enjoy learning programming together from early childhood, without the use of PCs or tablets.
By solving fun problems such as “Let’s teach a robot the steps to make rice dumplings,” children develop logical thinking and creativity while becoming familiar with the computers around them and learning programming concepts such as sequence and branching.
This book provides an opportunity for parents and children to reflect together on “why we learn programming,” helping children approach programming education in elementary school with confidence.
We understand you are very busy, but
we would greatly appreciate it if you could help publicize this book widely through your media outlet, and
we kindly ask for your consideration.
If your publication decides to feature this book, we would appreciate it if you could take the time to let us know.
★ Announcement of the Publication of “Programming Workbook: Cultivating Logical Thinking Skills”
Press Release Text
http://www.canvas.ws/pdf/press/canvas_press_190912.pdf
★ Sales Sites
・Amazon https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4052050762/
・Rakuten Books https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/16008342/
・Gakken Publishing Website https://hon.gakken.jp/book/1020507600
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Book Details
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"Programming Workbook: Developing Logical Thinking Skills"
Supervision: Nanako Ishido (Chairperson, NPO CANVAS)
Problems Compiled by: Nobuyuki Irizawa (λ Production)
List Price: 750 yen (excluding tax)
Release Date: Thursday, September 12, 2019
Format: A4 / 64 pages
Digital Edition: None
ISBN: 978-4-05-205076-3
Publisher: Gakken Plus Co., Ltd.
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Supervision Profile
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Nanako Ishido
Chairperson, NPO CANVAS / Chairperson, General Incorporated Association Learning of Tomorrow
Representative Director, Digital Ehon Co., Ltd.
Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo and serving as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab, she
founded NPO CANVAS, Digital Ehon Co., Ltd., and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, among others, and assumed the role of representative. 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.
He concurrently serves as a member of the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council and a director of the Digital Signage Consortium. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
His publications include *What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know* and *Switch On Your Child’s Creativity!*, among others. He has also provided supervision for *Flip Through and Discover: The Secrets of Computers*and “Hands-On Programming Picture Book.”
She has held over 3,000 workshops to date, with approximately 500,000 children participating.
“Workshop Collection,” an exhibition of children’s creative activities for which she serves as Executive Committee Chair, attracts 100,000 visitors over two days.
She is also actively working as a Digital Ehon author and mother of one.
https://creativekids.jp/nanako/
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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.”
