The Foundation of Doing Good. The hosts for this show are Carl R. Ackerman and Jay Fidell. The guests are Mitch D’Olier and Terry George. While focusing on the many activities of the Harold K L Castle Foundation, we get to the heart of philanthropic work in Hawai’i. Speaking to two critical leaders of Foundation […]
The Verdict & Things to Come (It’s Time for Responsible Change)
Race relations, police & communities. The host for this episode is Chuck Crumpton. The guests for this episode are Sandra Simms, William A. Harrison, Tina Patterson and Sandra Gangle. Race relations, law enforcement, systemic reform & more. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Hawaii time most weekdays, then […]
Different paths in transitional justice (Transitional Justice)
Taking communities into account. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guest for this episode is Nicolás Süssmann-Herrán. Transitional justice establishes an interesting alternative for reconciliation, nevertheless there are different paths to achieve this goal. Usually people think about courts as the only mechanism for transitional justice, but which is the best path? […]
21st Century Education Through Self Directed Learning (Pacific Partnership In Education)
What is self-directed learning? What are the benefits of pursuing self-directed learning? How does self-directed learning relate to the needs for 21 st century education? What preparation do teachers or educators need in order to facilitate self-directed learning? The host for this episode is Ethan Allen. The guests for this episode are Nina Blanco and […]
Currents in Pacific Education: Trends & Issues (Pacific Partnerships in Education)
Events are transforming Pacific island education processes and practices We’ll discuss some ongoing and upcoming challenges and issues in Pacific island education, including: (a) the impacts of the ending of COFA funding on Hawaii’s schools and potential responses to this, such as creating ‘transition’ schools, and (b) the possible separation of Chuuk State from the […]