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Symposium for Educators and Parents
The Potential of Programming Education to Foster 21st-Century Skills
Tuesday, May 15, at the University of Tokyo

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To Members of the Press

Thank you for your continued support.

The Next-Generation Early Childhood Education Research Project—led by the NPO CANVAS and Candlewick Co., Ltd. and dedicated to exploring enjoyable learning experiences for children who will shape the future—will host a symposium titled “The Potential of Programming Education to Foster 21st-Century Skills” on Tuesday, May 15, for educators and parents.

In this second symposium, we will explore together how programming education can contribute to fostering the “21st-century skills” necessary for children growing up today, as well as how these concepts can be put into practice in the classroom.
The event will feature a keynote speech by Kaoru Takeuchi, a scientist and science writer who founded Yes International School—Japan’s only school offering trilingual education in English, Japanese, and programming languages—as well as presentations on practical examples of programming and ICT education for young children, followed by a panel discussion.

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we would greatly appreciate it if you could help publicize this symposium widely through your media outlets,
and we kindly ask for your consideration.
If your media outlet decides to cover this event, we would appreciate it if you could take the time to
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★ Announcement of “The Potential of Programming Education to Foster 21st-Century Skills” — Press Release Text
　http://canvas.ws/pdf/press/canvas_press_180412.pdf

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The Potential of Programming Education to Foster 21st-Century Skills
Event Overview
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[Title] The Potential of Programming Education to Foster 21st-Century Skills

[Date & Time] Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

[Venue] Fukutake Learning Theater, B2F, Fukutake Hall, The University of Tokyo (7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo)

[Organizer] Next-Generation Early Childhood Education Research Project

[Co-organizer] NPO CANVAS

【Sponsor】　Candlewick Co., Ltd., Sole Distributor of Primo Toys in Japan

【Supported by】　British Chamber of Commerce in Japan, Digital Textbook and Teaching Materials Council, and others

【Registration】　Next-Generation Early Childhood Education Research Project Symposium Website
　　　　　　www.e4t.jp

[Program] 1. Keynote Speech: “Programming Education to Open Up Children’s Futures (Tentative Title)”
　　　　　Kaoru Takeuchi, Founder and Principal of Yes International School, Scientist, and Science Writer
　　　　　Mr. Kaoru Takeuchi

　　　　　2. Introduction of Practical Examples
　　　　　Mr. Manabu Sugiura, Director, Yamanashi Information and Communications Research Institute (NPO)
　　　　　Mr. Seiki Kuribayashi, Director, Next-Generation Education Development Department, Shinkai Gakuen Educational Corporation (in charge of ICT Education Promotion)
　　　　　Mr. Yuichi Nakajima, Director, Gakken Clante Mita Preschool

　　　　　3. Panel Discussion
　　　　　Nanako Ishido, Chairperson, CANVAS (NPO)
　　　　　Kaoru Takeuchi, Principal, Yes International School, and Science Writer
　　　　　Seiki Kuribayashi, Director, Next-Generation Education Development Department, ICT Education Promotion Division, Shinkai Gakushu Educational Corporation
　　　　　Mr. Yuichi Nakajima, Director of Clante Te Mita Preschool
　　　　　Mr. Manabu Sugiura, Director, Yamanashi Information and Communications Research Institute (NPO)

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