Check out the recorded sessions : Edpuzzle(8.5.20) Padlet(8.6.20)
We hope you’ve saved June 5-6 on your calendars for the KS 2018 Education Technology Conference “Disrupt 2018.”
Please see the updated flyer about this exciting event and for the registration link. We are excited to announce that Arthur Renowitsky and Eugene Yoon will be teaming up as keynote speakers for our conference. Space is limited to 400 participants and seats are filling quickly, so REGISTER NOW! The deadline to register is May 25, 2018.
• Registration link: http://blogs.ksbe.edu/edtechconference
• More information about additional keynote speakers and breakout sessions will be coming soon!
Our Call for Proposals is still open, and proposals are being received at: https://goo.gl/forms/bWKStFKddDWk5uzB2 . Presenters will receive complimentary conference registration.
If you have any questions, please contact Mimi Wong at mmwong@ksbe.edu or Darrin Sato at dasato@ksbe.edu.
Do you do a lot of tasks in Google Sheets that you wish could be automated? Google recently added a “Record Macro” feature that will let you record a task, save it as a macro, and allow you to automate it through your other Google sheets. Want to see how it’s done? Check it out here: https://blog.google/products/g-suite/think-macro-record-actions-google-sheets-skip-repetitive-work/
CALL FOR PRESENTERS
We would love for you to share with colleagues and other educators how you are disrupting your classroom to inspire a thirst for learning, innovation and collaboration at our conference this year. Weʻre looking for sessions designed to share innovative practices and successful strategies in these key areas:
- EdToday • The EdToday learning track will focus on current tools, resources, approaches, and best practices in the classroom. What real-world, current applications are hot topics in education? Submissions may include (but is not limited to) technology, tools, interdisciplinary learning, cross-collaboration, etc.
- DisRuptTomorrow • The DisruptTomorrow track will provide a glimpse into the future. Which new technologies, systems, and innovations will disrupt education? Submissions may include VR, AI, future schools, entrepreneurship, blockchain, and micro-credentialing.
- EdIdentity • The EdIdentity track will focus on the culture-based technology practices and positive social-emotional learning experiences that instill within haumāna a strong cultural identity and a desire for lifelong exploration of learning, leading, and innovating within the global community. Submissions may include social-emotional learning, culture-based education, and fostering student leadership.
- EdThought • The EdThought track will focus on big picture, innovative ideas in education. Interested in looking for thought partners to engage in deep conversations to inspire you? Submissions may include design thinking, global competence, student-centered, problem-based, and challenge-based learning.
- EdResearch • The EdResearch track will focus on what research can teach us about how students learn best, related to social-emotional & brain development, effective learning frameworks and instructional practices. Weʻre interested in hearing how you employ current research findings into practice. Submissions may include social, cognitive, neuroscience as well as other educational research topics.
- Submission process opens: February 26, 2018
- Submission process closes: March 31, 2018
- To Submit a Proposal, please go to: https://goo.gl/forms/bWKStFKddDWk5uzB2
- Acceptance notifications will be sent out to applicants by: April 14, 2018
In order to better support your technology integration needs, we (Kaulana and Bhonna) are seeking your thoughts and opinions through the following survey: https://goo.gl/forms/btG5b72muUFMGFjv1. The results of this survey will only be seen by Kealapono central office, administrative staff and instructional support personnel. This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Mahalo nui loa!
KP-based staff now have access to the resource Lynda.com!
What is it? Lynda.com is an online educational site that includes over 3,000 courses (and over 130,000 videos) in popular fields like web design, web development, IT, education/instruction, media production, and business. Courses can be accessed from anywhere, whenever it’s convenient for you. They can even be downloaded for offline viewing when you’re on-the-go! Courses are video-based and cover a variety of professional skills, making them a valuable resource for anybody looking to land a job, move up in their career, excel in the position they have, or just explore an area of interest. There’s something for everyone!
Watch this video to find out more:
Ready to start learning? Click here.
What is the Mashup? A Free half-day EdTech Conference-Unconference Mashup for Hawaiʻi educators. Topics to include Personalized Learning, Google, coding, PBL, makerspaces, and more.
This year we’re partnering with Island Pacific Academy to bring the Mashup out to Kapolei!
DATE: January 13, 2018 from 8:00am-12:30pm.
LOCATION: Island Pacific Academy
Register at https://mashup2018.eventbrite.com
If you’re interested in presenting, please fill out this form: https://goo.gl/forms/maJ06BSivJGsh1aE3
Starfall ABCs is a great free app for students to learn and interact with letters and sounds in words, sentences, and games. The app can be used anywhere your children are learning and playing; no Starfall membership or internet connection required!
Check out more info here: http://more.starfall.com/info/apps/abc.php
Download from the app store here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/starfall-abcs/id395623983?mt=8
Note: Closed captioning is available for each video. Turn them on by clicking on CC in the bottom right corner after clicking play.
Kukui Updates – Sept. 2017 (2:38)
Add a New Student (Not in Kukui System) (1:00)
August 10, 2018 UPDATE: Please assign the task to Claire Stabile.
Check out the free PD opportunities from Apple below (details and registration links further down the page):
Session 1: Everyone Can Code
Learning to code unlocks creativity, develops problem-solving skills, and
opens career paths. Join us to learn about Everyone Can Code, a new K-12
approach to coding that gives everyone the power to learn, write, and teach
code. The focus of this session is Middle and High School curriculum.
You’ll hear about the new Swift Playgrounds app that includes lessons for
beginning coders. And you’ll explore curriculum materials for middle and
high school that make it easy for teachers to bring coding into your school.
Session 2: Engaging Primary Learners with iPad
During this hands-on event, you’ll see how educators are finding new ways to
transform and personalize learning for primary students. You’ll discover
developmentally appropriate tools that provide opportunity for reflection
and curriculum focused apps that strengthen core literacy and numeracy
skills. You will also experience all the built-in features that allow the
iPad to transform into almost any tool a young learner needs–a camera, a
book, an art set, a voice recorder and much more.
Session 3: Tech Update for Education (For IT / Technical Teams)
Learn about the newest features for education in iOS, macOS Sierra, and
tvOS. Discover new features in the Classroom 2.0 app for iPad that provide
more ways to guide learning, share work, and manage student devices. Learn
about new management features in tvOS that make it simple to configure an
Apple TV for education. We will also discuss details around the release of
iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra.
Session 4: Wi-Fi Network Design for a Mobile Learning Environment (For IT /
Technical Teams)
Effective Wi-Fi network design is essential for the success of any mobile
learning environment. Join us to discover best practices for designing a
powerful Wi-Fi network that provides optimal coverage and capacity for
personalized learning. We will discuss the latest developments and trends in
wireless LAN design and evaluation and explore tools that allow you to
review your current Wi-Fi design and plan its evolution.
You’ll leave the session with a better understanding of the tools you can
use to design an ideal Wi-Fi network for your education environment.
Tuesday, September 26th, 2017 – Ko’olau Ballrooms and Conference Center
Everyone Can Code
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. HST
Register here: http://apple.co/2w9yvMt
Engaging Primary Learners with iPad
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. HST
Register here: http://apple.co/2uYuR4o
Wednesday, September 27th 2017 – Ala Moana Hotel
Engaging Primary Learners with iPad
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. HST
Register here: http://apple.co/2vPX2nf
Everyone Can Code
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. HST
Register here : http://apple.co/2fRzWc6
Tech Update for Education
9:00 am – 11:00 am HST
Register here : http://apple.co/2goGL5h
Wi-Fi Network Design for a Mobile Learning Environment
12:30 to 2:30 pm HST
Register here: http://apple.co/2wQIqr9
Thursday, September 28th 2017 – Leilehua High School
Engaging Primary Learners with iPad
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. HST
Register here : http://apple.co/2xHpqI3
Everyone Can Code
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. HST
Register here : http://apple.co/2xsN8bx
Tech Update for Education
9:00 am – 11:00 am HST
Register here : http://apple.co/2wm4oPH
Wi-Fi Network Design for a Mobile Learning Environment
12:30 to 2:30 pm HST
Register here: http://apple.co/2xLktxM
PDF Guide
Instructional Videos
Course Offerings Overview
Exiting a Student
Create a New Reading Assessment
Edit a Reading Assessment
Dashboards Overview, Printing and Exporting Data
Print a Goal Plan:
Add a Student (Already in System)