To Members of the Press

Thank you for your continued support.

On Friday, July 28, 2017, Kodansha published
*The Illustrated Guide to Understanding Programming Education*, with Supervision by Nanako Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS.

Programming education, which will become mandatory in elementary schools starting in the 2020 school year, is becoming just as important as reading, writing, and abacus skills.
This book provides a comprehensive explanation—complete with real-life examples—of tips for practicing at home, how to utilize private programming classes, and key points for introducing programming education into schools.
With sections on “What Is Programming, Anyway?”, “How Will Programming Education Change Children’s Futures?”, and “What Can Parents and Teachers Do Right Now?”, this book is a valuable resource for anyone “encountering programming education for the first time.”

We understand 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 your media outlet decides to feature this book, we would appreciate it if you could
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　★ Announcement of the Publication of “The Illustrated Guide to Understanding Programming Education” – Press Release Text
　http://www.canvas.ws/pdf/press/canvas_press_170728.pdf

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Book Details for “The Illustrated Guide to Understanding Programming Education”
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Health Library Special
“The Illustrated Guide to Understanding Programming Education”

Supervision by: Nanako Ishido
Release Date: July 28, 2017
List Price: 1,300 yen (excluding tax)
Publisher: Kodansha

Book Contents
1. What Is Programming Education?
2. Things Children Can Learn While Playing at Home
3. Programming Education Is Already Being Implemented in Elementary Schools
4. Why Is It Necessary for Children Now?
5. The Benefits of Programming Education

Please visit the Kodansha website for details.
http://bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/calendar

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Supervision Profile
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Nanako Ishido

　Chairperson of the NPO CANVAS. After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo,
she served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab, among other positions, and
founded CANVAS in 2002 to promote creative and expressive activities for children.
She currently serves as Representative Director of Digital Ehon Co., Ltd., a member of the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications,
and Associate Professor at Keio University. Her area of expertise is digital education for children.
She has made numerous appearances and provided commentary in web media, television, newspapers, and business magazines.

At CANVAS, where she serves as Chairperson, the organization provides creative learning opportunities through collaboration among industry, government, and academia.
To date, CANVAS has held 3,000 workshops, with approximately 350,000 children participating.
The organization also offers numerous programming courses for preschoolers, elementary school students, and middle school students, and
is an expert in children’s programming education.
He serves on committees related to programming education at both the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
His major publications include *Declaration on Digital Education* (KADOKAWA) and *Turning On Children’s Creativity!* (Film Art Co., Ltd.).

<Inquiries Regarding This Matter>
CANVAS Public Relations: information@canvas.ws　

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