University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Collaborates with Kohala High School for Hands-On Learning
UH Mānoa, Kohala High exchange knowledge in hands-on collaboration
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Students and faculty from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's College of Education engaged in a collaborative field trip to Kohala High School, where they exchanged knowledge on AI and various vocational skills, enhancing leadership and practical learning experiences.
- 01University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa students taught Kohala High School students about AI tools and learned vocational skills like welding and construction.
- 02The collaboration included two professional development sessions for Kohala faculty focused on AI.
- 03Students practiced essential life skills such as presentational speaking and interpersonal skills during the exchange.
- 04The initiative was supported by faculty members, MEdT graduates, and the UH Women’s Campus Club.
- 05Kohala High School emphasizes place-based learning and community resource utilization in its curriculum.
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In April, students and faculty from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's College of Education visited Kohala High School on Hawaiʻi Island for a hands-on collaborative experience. This initiative allowed Mānoa students to share their knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) with high school students while learning about vocational skills such as welding, construction, and farming. Associate Professor Vail Matsumoto highlighted the trip as an opportunity for future teachers to demonstrate leadership and engage in practical learning. The Mānoa cohort worked with Kohala's yearbook class on AI tools and conducted professional development sessions for faculty. MEdT student Kaylie Hayashida noted the importance of the experience in developing essential life skills, while Anna Karsin appreciated the integration of practical education at Kohala. The collaboration was facilitated by several faculty members and supported by MEdT graduates and the UH Women’s Campus Club, showcasing a successful exchange of knowledge and skills.
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The collaboration enhances educational opportunities and vocational skills for students at both institutions.
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