Hula to High Tech: Hawaiian Students Re-Create History

A Honolulu school uses technology to illuminate an ancient heritage. More to this story.

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Release Date: 2/9/2004
Running Time: 8 min.

Video Credits

Produced, Written, and Directed by

Ken Ellis

Associate Producers:

Diane Curtis
Leigh Iacobucci
Miwa Yokoyama

Editor:

Karen Sutherland

Camera Crew:

Jon Dobovan
Lew Trusty

Narrator:

Susan Blake

Additional Footage Provided by

Nuuanu Elementary School

© 2004
The George Lucas Educational Foundation
All rights reserved.

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Comments & Responses

U6A3Esparza

Submitted by Betsy Esparza (not verified) on November 21, 2008 - 15:40.

1. Describe your initial reactions or thoughts as you watched this video.
I thought the video was interesting. The male teacher used simple lesson plans but incorporated whatever he could using the technology available. The students are learning, they are actively engaged, and they appear to be having fun.

2. What did you learn about technology integration from this video?
I learned that all subjects can be integrated using technology.

3. What did you learn about pedagogy (the art of teaching) from this video?
I learned that the teachers were patient and did exclude anyone from learning.

4. Do you think these types of projects are possible for you and your students? Why or why not?
I think that all subjects are possible using the new technology. Teachers just need to get use to using it or integrating it.

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Nuuanu Elementary-PBL & Technology

Submitted by geni soares (not verified) on March 16, 2008 - 14:52.

I WENT To THIS SCHOOL!!

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Impressive High Tech Elementary School

Submitted by LeAnn (not verified) on October 28, 2007 - 20:33.

Fantastic video showcasing all the wonderful work being done by your K-6 students! This shows how powerful using technology as a learning tool can be for elementary aged students. Keep up the excellent work!

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on October 24, 2007 - 15:43.

I believe this video is excellent. I think it provided great ideas demonstrating several levels of students all working together to produce a morning opening. I think this is an excellent method of learning. Younger students learn from the example of others. In addtion, I think it is an excellent example of project based learning and using technology. I genuinely enjoyed watching it.