The judging results for the 2nd National Elementary and Junior High School Programming Contest have been announced! Videos showcasing the winning entries are available on the website.

http://canvas.ws/news/16476

Registration is now open for the Kids Creative Institute’s 3-Month Series (January–March) and the Winter Break Special Workshop: Winter Camp!

http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/

CANVAS Magazine “CANVAS REPORT #01: STEM PROJECT in San Francisco” is now available!

http://canvas.ws/magazine/stem-_project_in_sanfrancisco_01

Footage from the Nippon TV NEWS24 segment “Algorithm for Leap Forward,” featuring CANVAS Chair Nanako Ishido on October 20, has been released!

http://canvas.ws/news/16178

Sales of charity collaboration merchandise from JAMMIN Co., Ltd. and CANVAS have begun! The sale runs from Monday, December 4, through Sunday, December 10!

https://jammin.co.jp/

01.　Top Picks and Featured News! 02.　CANVAS Blog Updates! 03.　List of Media Coverage 04.　Latest Event Information!

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We’re now accepting applications for the January–March sessions of the “Kids Creative Lab”—a workshop series that creates hubs for children’s play and learning in various spaces, such as universities and offices! The application deadline is Wednesday, December 13, at 3:00 PM!

[in Daikanyama (Jan–Mar)]
http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/laboratory/daikanyama4th.html
[in The University of Tokyo Hongo (Jan–Mar)]
http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/laboratory/toudai4th.html
[in Iriya (Jan.–Mar.)]
http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/laboratory/iriya2nd.html

Creating art with light and shadow!? Create a mysterious world of shadows that looks like stained glass, draw with colorful light, and try to catch shadows. Let’s explore the world of light and shadow together!

http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/laboratory/toudaiin2017_wc.html

Children are artists. Using the various materials and tools displayed at the “Museum Just for Kids,” they can freely create whatever they like. What will they discover today? What can they do…? No matter how many times they visit, this is a space for play and learning that always sparks that sense of excitement.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/855

The Green Workshop is a monthly membership program—part of the “ARK HILLS KIDS COMMUNITY” initiative—that takes place in the lush gardens of ARK HILLS.Through interaction with nature and creative arts and crafts throughout the four seasons, children’s senses, physicality, and free-spirited sensibilities are nurtured.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/13451

“ARK HILLS KIDS COMMUNITY” is a project administered by CANVAS that provides children with enriching experiences that connect them to the future and fosters a network of adults who support them. In this workshop, participants will create a pop-up picture book where characters leap out when the pages are opened.The venue is “TechShop Tokyo,” a hub for cutting-edge technology and creators. Why not join us as a parent and child to create a special Christmas picture book together?

http://canvas.ws/workshop/16271

“Programming Day in Nasu Town” is a series of workshops held in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, as part of “Programming for ALL,” a project to promote programming education jointly led by Microsoft and CANVAS.For this 6th installment, we’ll hold a programming workshop using “Chibi:bit,” a micro:bit-compatible device developed in the UK for programming education. Let’s have fun making LEDs blink! Beginners are more than welcome!!

For Children
http://canvas.ws/workshop/16351
For Adults
http://canvas.ws/workshop/16350

Ahead of the 2020 implementation of mandatory programming education starting in elementary school, a wide range of initiatives are being carried out by government agencies, schools, and the private sector. We’ll hear an in-depth talk from Mr. Ukai, who is currently studying in the UK to research computer science education, about the current state of computer science education in the UK!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/16595

At the Heisei 29 Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications “Promotion of Programming Education for Young People” project results presentation session held in Sapporo on December 21, we will present a report on the pilot program for programming education targeting students with disabilities at Tokyo Metropolitan Komyo Gakuen.

http://canvas.ws/news/16522

We hold monthly programming classes for preschoolers and up at Galaxy City in Adachi Ward. Come have fun trying out “Scratch Jr,” a programming language designed for children!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/10039

"Digital Ehon"—a new tool for children to play and learn, where stories can be read aloud just like picture books and creativity can be expressed just like with drawing paper or clay—are coming to Hachilabo from all over the world! In this corner, we’ll introduce two Digital Ehon books each month.The featured works for December are “A Trip to the Market / Adarna House, Inc. (Philippines)” and “Toonia Puzzle / Toonia (Slovenia).” Come find your favorite!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/14432/

We’re selling apparel items designed by designers inspired by the activities of NGOs and NPOs as charity goods. The sale runs for one week, from Monday, December 4, to Sunday, December 10. Be sure to check out our website!

https://jammin.co.jp/

CANVAS Magazine’s “CANVAS REPORT #01: STEM PROJECT in San Francisco” is now live! We bring you coverage of Dreamforce (November 6–9, 2017), a major annual event held in San Francisco, home to Salesforce.com, Inc.’s headquarters.

http://canvas.ws/magazine

CANVAS Magazine “CANVAS EXHIBITION REPORT #01: Toolbox of the Near Future Exhibition at the Saku City Children’s Future Museum”—Episodes 1 through 4 Now Available! “Learning Through Play” and “Experiencing and Creating”“Collaborating”—we’ll introduce the exhibitions that CANVAS plans and hosts in various locations, all centered around these values. This time, we’re featuring a report on the “Toolbox of the Near Future” exhibition, which was held from July 25 to September 3 at the Saku City Children’s Future Museum in Saku City, Nagano Prefecture.

http://canvas.ws/magazine

The winners of the “5th Platinum Grand Prix,” for which CANVAS Chair Nanako Ishido served as a judge, have been announced.

http://www.platinum-network.jp/pt-taishou2017/ceremony.html

A report on the final judging session for the “U-22 Programming Contest 2017,” for which CANVAS Chair Nanako Ishido served as a judge, has been published.

http://canvas.ws/news/16479

Footage from the Nippon TV NEWS24 segment “Algorithms for Leap Forward,” featuring CANVAS Chairwoman Nanako Ishido on October 20, has been released.

http://canvas.ws/news/16178

Kids Creative Institute
We’ve posted photos and artwork from our events held at the University of Tokyo Hongo Campus, the Daikanyama Children’s Museum, and Daikanyama.

http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/index.html

We’ve posted coverage of “The First Step in Programming Education: How to Create Fun Learning Experiences for Preschoolers” (November 7).

http://canvas.ws/project/programming_symposium20171107

We’ve posted photos from the “Excitement” and “Discovery” Day Trip Experience Tour aboard the HAPPY CHILD (November 18).

http://canvas.ws/project/happy_child20171118

★ Nanako Ishido’s blog has been updated!
https://creativekids.jp/nanako/

・Oct. 20: “Rimes,” the public relations magazine of the General Incorporated Foundation Institute for Science and Mathematics Education—Nanako Ishido

・Nov. 2: Fuji News Network and others—Platinum Grand Prize (Judge: Nanako Ishido)

・Nov. 6: Keio Student Newspaper Association—Nanakko Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS

・Nov. 9: EdTech Jin – Symposium: The First Step in Programming Education

・Nov. 9: ICT Education News – Symposium: “The First Step in Programming Education”

・Nov. 11: Sankei News—Symposium: “The First Step in Programming Education”

・Nov. 19: Watch Headline — Symposium: The First Step in Programming Education

・Nov. 27: Asahi Shimbun – 2nd National Programming Competition for Elementary and Junior High School Students

・Nov. 28: allnightnippon.com Editorial Department: The 2nd National Elementary and Junior High School Programming Competition

・Nov. 28, Mainichi Shimbun: “Realizing the Future IT Classroom ~Children’s Technology Challenge~”

・Nov. 29 Jiji.com: The 2nd National Programming Competition for Elementary and Junior High School Students

・11/30 Risemom: The 2nd National Elementary and Junior High School Programming Competition

Click here for details

Below is information on events in December. The CANVAS website is packed with information on workshops and events nationwide!
Be sure to check it out!
http://canvas.ws/workshop
*Please contact the organizers directly for details regarding each event.

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CANVAS is always accepting information about various events from organizers and related parties, with a focus on children’s creativity and self-expression.
Submit your event here
:
>>http://canvas.ws/workshop

☆CANVAS is always looking for individuals and organizations to become supporting members.
Supporting members are individuals or organizations who agree with the objectives of the NPO CANVAS and are willing to pay the membership fee.
How to Apply: Please contact the CANVAS Secretariat first.
http://canvas.ws/player

CANVAS MAIL MAGAZINE Issue 196 / Distribution Date: December 7
, 2017
Publisher: CANVAS
, Specified Nonprofit Corporation
Publisher: Nanako Ishido / Editor: Ayumi Mochizuki

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