A trip exploring some climate change themes and issues shared by the Marshall Islands and Greenland. The world’s largest island, the arctic behemoth of Greenland, and the tiny, remote, equatorial atoll islands of the Marshall Islands are experiencing similar impacts of climate change. We’ll show a brief video in which poets from both locations share […]
Who’s Who in Gugeegue (Pacific Partnerships In Education)
Introducing the 2018 Ebeye Spartan Marine Science Campers Kara and Kayla recently returned from the 2018 Ebeye Spartan Summer Camp in Gugueegue, Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands. With Kayla’s assistance, Kara lead a marine science field camp for 40 select high school students. They spent two rigorous weeks together learning all about the […]
Mini-Medical School on Healthy Aging (Pacific Partnerships In Education)
An engaging, educational, and entertaining program to help us all learn critical information for our later years This week we discuss this enlightening, free series of five sessions, wherein a broad range of topics related to healthy aging practices are described. The host for this episode is Ethan Allen. The guest for this episode is […]
The Science of Freediving (Likable Science)
How Divers Defy the Odds and the Secrets of the Diving Reflex Do extended breath holds really lead to brain damage? How long can the average human hold their breath? When freedivers purposely ignore their most basic urge for air, there are a lot of questions that get asked. Although freediving has a deep rooted […]
Ebeye Marine Science Field Camp (Pacific Partnerships in Education)
Empowering the Next Generation of Island Ocean Leaders in Kwajalein Atoll, RMI Kara is leading a 2 week long marine science field camp in Ebeye, RMI this summer for 11 and 12th grade high school students participating in the RMI, PSS Spartan Summer camp program. The camp will expose students to snorkeling and simple methods […]
Pacific Voices (Pacific Partnerships In Education)
Promoting Positive Cultural Learning Among Micronesian Youth. The episode will explore the little-known yet prolific afterschool and weekend programs conducted by Pacific Voices Initiative and Kokua Kalihi Valley Center at the public housing commonly and known as KPT – now called Towers of Kuhio Park. The KKVC program targets school age children with a variety […]
Opportunities and Challenges: Micronesia, Hawaii, and Education (Pacific Partnerships In Education)
The steady influx of Micronesian emigrants into Hawaii offers both challenges and opportunities to students and teachers alike. The cultures, values, and traditions that Micronesian students bring with them to Hawaii potentially can enrich our educational system and expand horizons in classrooms. Similarly, Hawaii’s students have much of value to share with their Micronesian counterparts. […]
Gender Based Violence – Betsy Kawamura
“Gender Based Violence” with Betsy Kawamura, founder, Women4NonViolence Host Carlos Juarez interviews peace activist Betsy Kawamura, founder of Women4NonViolence in Peace+Conflict Zones, a nongovernmental organization founded in Norway and designed to facilitate dialoging, teaching and communication for survivors of Gender Based Violence (GBV). The host for this episode was Carlos Juarez. The host for this […]
Teaching Keiki Philosophy and Habits of Mind – Catherine Caine
Waikiki Elementary teacher Catherine Caine is a national board certified educator who challenges students to address real-life issues through hands-on lessons. Catherine will share how she brings out the best in her students, integrating technology to excite them and tackling relevant issues to engage them. Aloha! ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 12:00 […]
Bridging K-12 and University Education with Dr. Patricia Halagao
Host Jim Shon speaks with Dr. Patricia Halagao (Hawaii State Board of Education) about incorporating equity, social justice and multicultural studies into public education in Hawaii. The host for this episode was Jim Shon. The host for this episode was Jim Shon. The host for this episode was Jim Shon.