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HAIS Schools of the Future: IAAK presentations 4 Sep 2012 | 03:34 pm
The Fourth Annual Schools of the Future Conference marks an exciting venture in which the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools and the Hawaii Community Foundation will partner with the Hawaii Sta...
Good Idea Grant 4 Sep 2012 | 03:26 pm
With today’s budget constraints, teachers are getting more creative in finding ways to support innovation in their classrooms. A Hawaii teacher we work with was awarded a Good Idea Grant last year and...
Apps for Learning 1 Aug 2012 | 02:51 am
The volume of apps for learning and productivity continue to expand at an exponential pace. Trying to keep up is overwhelming. So, here are a few resources to help you stay current and save you time...
Common Core State Standards Summer Institutes for Oahu and East Hawaii 2 May 2012 | 05:00 am
Title: Common Core State Standards Summer Institute Oahu and East Hawaii Description: The training sessions are designed to help teachers successfully implement the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) ...
Common Core “Shifts” 28 Apr 2012 | 03:29 am
EngageNY, a collaborative platform for educators, has created excellent resources that succinctly describe the “shifts” required with the implementation of the Common Core State Standards. These shif...
3D printing in a 4th grade classroom? 3 Apr 2012 | 04:43 am
Kris Schwengel, 4th grade teacher at Punahou School, shares his insights and experiences using 2BOT’s Classroom ModelMaker, 3D printer. Read on to learn how his students were able to create physical m...
March 2012 Power User Workshop Recap 3 Apr 2012 | 04:05 am
Spring Power User Workshop Highlights “Well worth the time during my spring break”… “Well paced–gave information that is pertinent and helpful”…“Bringing in a TLC trainer brought a new perspective to ...
ActivExpression users invited to participate in Marzano study… 2 Mar 2012 | 08:25 am
Over the last 5 years, Dr. Robert Marzano, noted author of; Designing & Teaching Learning Goals & Objectives, The Highly Engaged Classroom, Formative Assessment & Standards-Based Grading, On Excellenc...
Hawaii Charter School Conference Reflections 2 Feb 2012 | 11:22 am
We were honored to be a part of the 10th Annual Hawaii Charter School Conference “Delivering on the Promise” this past month. What resonated the most…hearing personal stories directly from the leader...
Making Thinking Visible 1 Feb 2012 | 08:32 am
The concept of “making thinking visible” is not new. In fact, it is a core component of schooling and learning – students externalize their thoughts through speaking, writing, drawing, or some other ...
