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CANVAS Mail No. 173
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■ This Month’s Top Picks ■

★The “PEG” project, launched in 2013 to promote programming education,
is working to organize instructor training, workshops, and classes across the country,
and this fiscal year is also participating in a demonstration project sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC).
At a recent subcommittee meeting of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s (METI) Industrial Structure Council,
discussions were held regarding the necessity of programming education starting in elementary and secondary school,
and comments by CANVAS Chairman Ishido, who serves as a committee member, were featured in the Nihon Keizai Shimbun.
http://canvas.ws/news/8650

★“Kids Creative Lab,” a workshop series that creates hubs for children’s
play and learning in various spaces such as universities and offices—
The official website has been redesigned! & Registration for the 2016 fiscal year is now open!
http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/

★CANVAS Chairman Ishido will be speaking at the “Constructionism 2016” conference in Bangkok, Thailand, on Wednesday, February 3!
http://canvas.ws/news/8610

★New! CANVAS Web Magazine
A learning space for adults to comprehensively explore the relationship between children and media and create new value
Children’s Media Lab Archive #01, Episodes 2–6 (Guest: Picture book authors tupera tupera)

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01. Top Picks and Featured News!
02. CANVAS-Related Blog Updates!
03. List of Media Coverage
04. Latest Event Information!
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01. Special, Must-See News!
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■Kids Creative Institute　
Official Website Relaunched! & Registration for the 2016 Program Now Open!

A workshop series that creates hubs for children’s play and learning in various spaces, such as universities and offices
“Kids Creative Lab” has relaunched its website!
The new site presents highlights from past workshops in a way that’s even more engaging and fun to explore, so be sure to check it out!
＞＞http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/

In addition, registration for the following programs is now open on the new website!
☆ Kids Creative Lab at the University of Tokyo, Hongo Campus—2016 Annual Series
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/laboratory/cat3toudai2016.html

☆ Kids Creative Lab in Daikanyama (April–June)
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/laboratory/cat1daikanyama5th.html

Registration is still open for these as well!
☆In Shibuya: Workshops for Kids and Adults *One-time participation accepted*
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/laboratory/cat3shibuya.html

☆In Daikanyama: A Museum Just for Kids—Exhibition of Objects, Materials, and Tools—
[Details] http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/laboratory/cat1daikanyama_m.html
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■#OurTwitter Workshop for Middle and High School Students

Twitter Japan × CANVAS! We’ll discuss how to use Twitter more safely and enjoyably, and,
with the themes of “inspiring stories found on Twitter” and “how to use Twitter in the future,”
participants will create works combining videos, photos, text, and more.

[Details] http://canvas.ws/bokurano_twitter
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■MIRAI DRIVE PROJECT

We filmed a video for AXA Direct’s new project in a workshop format!
We carried out this project in collaboration with the team at Rhizomatiks.

[Details] http://www.axa-direct.co.jp/miraidrive/
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■“The World Expands with Digital Ehon” Exhibition

A “Digital Ehon”—a tool for play and learning designed for children that allows them to have stories read aloud just like a picture book and to express themselves just like with drawing paper or clay.
tool for children—"Digital Ehon." This glimpse into the future of learning is gathering in full force at the Children’s Science Center HachiLab!!
Come discover lots of your favorite works!

[Details] http://canvas.ws/workshop/8356
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■NEC Kids: Let’s Make an Anime!

Let’s create an original anime with “Hamamatsu” as the theme!
You’ll experience the full production process, including character design, filming, and voice recording.

[Details] http://canvas.ws/workshop/8482
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■Children’s Town COBO Workshop Series *One-time participation available

A workshop series in Musashi-Kosugi centered on digital technology and science,
where participants can experience a slightly different kind of “creative making”!

[Details] http://canvas.ws/workshop/7703
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■[Online Edition] 2045: Ideathon on the Future of Learning

We are hosting an online ideathon event where adults and children will come together to envision the future of learning using digital technology in the year 2045.
This large-scale online ideathon, utilizing cutting-edge technology,
is a rare initiative on a global scale.
Anyone can participate from their home computer, so please feel free to sign up.
[Details] http://canvas.ws/workshop/8029—————
■DiTT Symposium
Grand Design for Education 2045 – Results Presentation Event

We will feature a keynote speech by Tatsuya Hotta, Chair of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s “Study Group on the Positioning of ‘Digital Textbooks,’”
, followed by a panel discussion with relevant stakeholders.
We also plan to present DiTT’s vision for the “Act on the Promotion of Educational Informatization.”

[Details] http://canvas.ws/workshop/8514
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― Lecture Information ―
■ February 3 (Wed): “Constructionism 2016” Conference in Bangkok, Thailand
Speaker: Nanako Ishido, President of CANVAS
[Details] http://canvas.ws/news/8610

■ Wednesday, February 24: “To Children Living in the Coming Digital Age
~Nurturing the Imagination and the Power to Create~”
Lecture at Minato City Gender Equality and Participation Center “Libra.”
[Details] http://canvas.ws/news/8662

■March 6 (Sun) Benesse Educational Research & Development Institute Symposium
Reflections Based on the “Basic Survey on Learning”
The Meaning of Learning and Autonomy—The Past 25 Years and the Next 25 Years—
Part 2 Panelist: Nanako Ishido, President of CANVAS
[Details] http://canvas.ws/news/8663

― Activity Reports ―
■ January Kids Creative Institute (at Meiji University / in Shibuya /
at the University of Tokyo Hongo Campus / in Nishi-Azabu / at the Daikanyama Children’s Museum /
in Daikanyama.
http://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/index.html
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02. CANVAS-Related Blog Updates!
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★ Nanako Ishido’s Blog Updated!
https://creativekids.jp/nanako/

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03. List of Media Coverage
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・ICT Education News: NEC Kids
・Z-kai: “Hearing About the Power to Shape the Future” Feature—Nanae Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS
・iTSCOM: “The World Expands Through Digital Ehon” Exhibition
・Resemam: “2045: Ideathon on the Future of Learning”
・excite News: “2045: Ideathon on the Future of Learning”
・@nifty News: “2045: Ideathon on the Future of Learning”
・JEEF: “Children of the Earth,” November/December Issues—Nanakko Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS
・JEEF: Special Interview “The Future of Learning”—Nanakko Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS
・Monthly Brain, February Issue: Nanakko Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS
・Nikkei Shimbun: Nanakko Ishido, Chairperson of CANVAS

Click here for more details >> http://canvas.ws/news
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04. Latest Event Information!
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Below is information on events in February. The CANVAS website is also packed with other event information! Be sure to check it out!　http://www.canvas.ws
*Please contact the organizers directly for details regarding the events listed below.
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1) Global Enterprise Challenge 2016
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/8369
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2) [Beginner Level] Parent-Child Robot Programming Workshop
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/8447
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3) Fun Colorful Candle Making for Parents and Children in Machida
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/8471
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4) Fun Colorful Candle Making for Parents and Children in Odawara
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/8456
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5) Dads × Picture Books × Kids
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/8457
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6) ICU Kids College Special Course: “Introduction to Math Magicians—Math-Magician”
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/8483
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7) Fun Parent-Child Designer Experience in Tokyo
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/8542
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8) Light HUG chit: Let’s Make Angel Table Lamps!
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/8546
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9) Art Museum Art Festival
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/8553
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10) Volunteers Wanted to Support Digital Media Projects for Children!
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/8665
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11) Musical in Shitamachi & Minato?
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/8557
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12) GEMS Cafe 30: “Ocean Currents—Flows That Circle the Globe”
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/8538
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13) Science for Beginners: “About Dissolution—Does It Dissolve? Does It Disappear?”
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/8532
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14) Programming Workshop: “English and Programming”
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/8623
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15) Kids’ Traditional Performing Arts Experience: Nagauta, Sankyoku, and Japanese Dance Course Recital
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/8640
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16) Kids’ Traditional Performing Arts Experience: Noh Course Recital
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/8636
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17) Me and Miso in a Year♪
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/8670
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18) Let’s Create with Rapuru-san
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/8667
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19) Hokusai Music Expo
Details: http://canvas.ws/ws-info/8673
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With a focus on children’s creativity and self-expression, CANVAS is always accepting information about various events from organizers and related parties.
Submit your event here >> http://canvas.ws/workshop

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CANVAS MAIL Issue 173 (February 3, 2016)
Publisher: CANVAS, Specified Nonprofit Corporation
Editor-in-Chief: Nanako Ishido
Editor: Chigusa Kobayashi
URL: http://www.canvas.ws
E-mail:mm@canvas.ws
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