Programming Education [Press Release] Announcement of the Publication of *Keep Turning the Pages and Discover! The Secrets of Computers* To Members of the Press
Thank you for your continued support.
In November 2018, Gakken Plus Co., Ltd. released *Keep Turning the Pages and Discover! The Secrets of Computers*, with supervision by Nanako Ishido (Chairperson of the NPO CANVAS).
This is a popular series featuring numerous interactive elements and cute illustrations.
This popular series features numerous interactive elements and adorable illustrations.
Computers are all around us!
What exactly is a computer? How does it work?
This interactive picture book sparks curiosity and builds knowledge with every page turn.
It is highly recommended for parents and children to read together.
We realize you are very busy, but
we would greatly appreciate it if you could help spread the word about this book through your media outlets,
and we ask that you please consider this request.
If you decide to feature this book in your media, we would appreciate it if you could take a moment to
let us know.
★ Announcement of the Publication of “Keep Turning the Pages and Discover! The Secrets of Computers”
Press Release Text
http://www.canvas.ws/pdf/press/canvas_press_181207.pdf
★Click here for the Amazon page:
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4052047885
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Book Details for “Keep Turning the Pages to Discover! The Secrets of Computers”
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Title: “Keep Turning the Pages and Discover! The Secrets of Computers”
Text by Rosie Dickins, Illustrations by Colin King, Translated by Atsumi Kimura,
Supervision by Nanako Ishido
Release Date: November 27, 2018
List Price: 2,200 yen (excluding tax)
Format: Modified A4 / 14 pages
Digital Edition: None
Publisher: Gakken Plus Co., Ltd.
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Nanako Ishido Profile
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Nanako Ishido
Chairperson, NPO CANVAS / 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, she served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab;
she subsequently founded the NPO CANVAS, Digital Ehon Co., Ltd., and the General Incorporated Association Learning of Tomorrow, 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, a director of the Digital Textbook and Teaching Materials Council, and a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
His published works include *Switch On Children’s Creativity!*,
*What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know*, and *Declaration on Digital Education*.
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 chair of the executive committee,
draws 100,000 visitors over two days. She is also active as a Digital Ehon author and mother of one child.
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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.”
