Elementary iLearning Lab

We live in a world surrounded by technology. We know that whatever field our students choose to go into as adults, their ability to succeed will increasingly hinge on understanding how technology works. But only a tiny fraction of us are learning computer science, and less students are studying it than a decade ago.

That’s why our entire Kamehameha Elementary School students will choose from a variety of coding activities to join in on the largest learning event in history: The Hour of Code, during Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 8-14). Last year, 15 million students tried computer science in one week. This year, we’re joining students worldwide to reach 100 million students!

Our 4th and 5th grade haumana had lots of interesting questions for Kapena Timmy Gilliam of the Hokule’a:-)

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Our kindergarteners have been busy learning all the parts of the computer.  We want to mahalo  Mr. Gunter’s kindergarten class from Oak Grove Fine Arts Academy for sharing their song with us:-)

Welcome back to school!  Mahalo to all the students and families who attended our Open House.:-) I look forward to working with your keiki  in discovering how technology can enhance their learning.

Kumu Eldrege and Gushiken’s classes have connected with two second grade classes in New York. Their school is Tuckahoe Common School in Southampton, New York, on the east end of Long Island. In the summer, Southampton is the place to be for people from New York City. We were lucky enough to Skype with them and meet our pen pals “in person”:-)

Mahalo to all the students and families who attended our Open House.:-)

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