Symposium to Be Held at the University of Tokyo! “The First Step in Programming Education: How to Create Fun Learning Experiences for Preschoolers”

http://canvas.ws/workshop/15686

On September 29, CANVAS and Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd. hosted a forum to exchange views on programming education in special needs education, inviting representatives from schools and government agencies participating in the “Programming for ALL” project. A report will be posted at a later date.

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“Workshop Collection,” one of the world’s largest children’s creative events designed to stimulate children’s creativity and self-expression, is set to be held in Fukuoka! We are now accepting applications from exhibitors!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/15742

Following last year’s success, “Workshop Collection Mini” will once again be held at Keio University’s Hiyoshi Campus!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/15781

Nanako Ishido will speak at the Japan Society for STEM Education’s Inaugural Symposium. Following the symposium, we will host the CANVAS Fellows Meeting as a networking event for all the players who support CANVAS’s activities.

http://canvas.ws/news/15655
http://canvas.ws/workshop/15654

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The Next-Generation Early Childhood Education Research Project, which explores fun learning experiences for children, will host a symposium titled “The First Step in Programming Education: Creating Fun Learning Experiences for Preschoolers” for elementary school and kindergarten teachers.In this inaugural symposium, we will focus on programming education—a topic of growing interest—and work with attendees to explore approaches to programming that allow children to play freely as children and enjoy themselves while harnessing their boundless creativity.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/15686

The Workshop Collection, which was held twice in August 2016 and August 2017 and drew large crowds, is returning to Fukuoka! This time, it will be held at the Fukuoka City Science Museum! We have also begun accepting applications from workshop exhibitors!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/15742

A mini version of “Workshop Collection”—one of the world’s largest children’s creative events designed to stimulate children’s creativity and self-expression—will be held on November 3 and 4 at Keio University’s Hiyoshi Campus, continuing the tradition from last year!

http://canvas.ws/workshop/15781

Registration is now open for the “Kids Creative Lab,” a workshop series that creates hubs for children’s play and learning in various spaces, such as universities and offices. (Some classes are on a waiting list.)

[in Daikanyama (Oct–Dec)]
http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/laboratory/daikanyama3rd.html
[in the University of Tokyo, Hongo (Oct–Dec)]
http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/laboratory/toudai3rd.html
[in Iriya (Oct–Dec)]
http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/laboratory/iriya1st.html

"Kids Programming Supporters" is an initiative promoted as part of the Microsoft × CANVAS project to promote programming education. It aims to create opportunities for people from companies and the local community to participate in educational activities. Together with Microsoft employees and local residents, we conduct workshops and classes in various locations.In this sixth training session, we will use the small microcontroller board “chibi:bit” and the “Kinect” controller—which allows participants to physically experience how sensing works—as teaching materials, and present examples of workshops designed for children.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/15723

“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. Following last year’s success, Programming Day in Nasu Town is finally kicking off again this year! (Registration for the children’s workshops has closed.)

[For Children]

第5回プログラミングディin那須町（子どもの部）

[For Adults]
http://canvas.ws/workshop/15496

CANVAS’s programming education initiative has been selected for the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ “Promotion of Programming Education for Young People” project. In collaboration with Tokyo Metropolitan Komyo Gakuen, we will begin pilot classes for children with physical disabilities.

[Details]
http://canvas.ws/news/15806

The U-22 Programming Contest 2017, for which CANVAS Chair Nanako Ishido served as a judge, received the highest number of entries in its history (334 entries / 1,236 participants).The final round was held on October 1, and the winners were announced. Please visit the website for detailed results of the final judging.

[Details]<n
http://canvas.ws/news/15825

“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 like with drawing paper or clay—are coming to the Kyoto International Film Festival! Approximately 150 digital Ehon books from around the world will be on display.Fun! Something you’ve never seen before! A whole new world! Why not come experience these Digital Ehon books together with your children?

http://canvas.ws/workshop/15787

Children are artists. At the “Museum Just for Kids,” they can freely create using the various materials and tools on display. What will they discover today? What will they be able to do…? No matter when or how often they visit, this is a space for play and learning that sparks that sense of excitement every time.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/855

The Green Workshop is a monthly membership program—part of the “ARK HILLS KIDS COMMUNITY” 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 develop their senses, physical abilities, and free-spirited sensibilities.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/13451

Parents and children board the tatami-mat train together to embark on a day-trip experience packed with “excitement” and “discovery”!At Ryogoku Station, the departure point, watch a match between former sumo wrestlers and even try your hand at a match yourself! At Chiba Park, the destination, join a nature observation workshop led by professional naturalist Hiroshi Sasaki. Through observing animals and plants and playing outdoors, you’ll discover the excitement and thrills hidden in the city.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/15758

“Ark Hills Music Week 2017” will be held at Ark Hills. On October 7, we will host a hands-on concert for parents and children featuring Michael Spencer—a former violinist with the London Symphony Orchestra and a pioneer of music workshops—alongside members of the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra.We will also be holding a scavenger hunt around Ark Hills, which was a huge hit last year.

http://canvas.ws/workshop/15795

A new programming course for preschoolers and up has started at Adachi City Galax City. Come have fun trying out “Scratch Jr,” a programming language designed for children!

http://canvas.ws/news/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 HachiLab from all over the world! In this corner, we’ll introduce two Digital Ehon books every month.The featured titles for October are “Mur” (Denmark) and “Oh! The Magic Drawing App” (France). Come find your favorite!

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

Nanakko Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS, has been appointed to the Steering Committee of the “Mobility Transformation Consortium.”

http://canvas.ws/news/15564

Nanakko Ishido, President of CANVAS, will speak at the “Symposium Commemorating the Establishment of the Japan Society for STEM Education.”

http://canvas.ws/news/15655

CANVAS President Nanako Ishido will speak at the Information Literacy Seminar Series @ Tohoku University: “Considering the Future of Information Literacy Education.”

http://canvas.ws/news/15683

CANVAS President Nanako Ishido will deliver an invited lecture at the “JISA Digital Masters Forum 2017: Creating a Future Society That Is Kind to People.”

http://canvas.ws/news/15771

We have posted photos and artwork from the Kids Creative Institute
(at the University of Tokyo Hongo Campus / at the Daikanyama Children’s Museum / in Daikanyama).

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

We have posted photos and artwork from the “Learn and Share: The Charm of Hokusai” event.

http://canvas.ws/project/manandetsutaete

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

・9 Dream Navi, October 2017 Issue: CANVAS Chairwoman Nanako Ishido

・9: Kumamoto Nichinichi Shimbun and others—Nanakko Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS

・September 6: Resemam—Nanakko Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS

・September 15: Information Processing—Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS

・September 15: ReseMom – The First Step in Programming Education: How to Create Fun Learning Experiences for Preschoolers

・September 19: ICT Education News: The First Step in Programming Education—How to Create Fun Learning Experiences for Preschoolers

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Below is information on October events. 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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はじめてのサイエンス「動物の自己防衛〜“最強”の動物をつくろう！」

GEMS Cafe in水戸「溶解について〜溶ける？消える？」

【アニメワークショップ】おばけにびっくり！コマ撮りムービーを作ろう

親子無料 プログラミング ＆ 通年コース体験会（シューテングゲーム作り、中高学年）

【10/14(土) 無料体験会・説明会開催！】プログラミング教室 ハツメイカー研究所 11月から開講日拡大予定！

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

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Supporting members are individuals or organizations who agree with the objectives of the NPO CANVAS and are willing to pay the supporting membership fee.
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CANVAS MAIL MAGAZINE Issue 194 / Date Sent: October 4
, 2017
Publisher: CANVAS
, Specified Nonprofit Corporation
Publisher: Nanako Ishido / Editor: Ayumi Mochizuki

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