November 9, 2010
Contributed by Thomas Yoshida
In celebration of NDLW, Kamehameha Schools Distance Learning Branch invites you to view an online "Open House" showcasing the new "Ka Na'i Aupuni" (the conqueror) culture course. Enroll in this course for free during NDLW and you can learn about the life of Kamehameha I; the esteemed chief that united the Hawaiian Islands. The course runs from November 29 - December 17 and is offered through KS' A'o Makua Program which provides online, enrichment courses to parents, caregivers and other adults interested in learning Hawaiian culture and language. Visit http://ksdl.ksbe.edu/adult for information on other course offerings.
"Through our culture-based online programs, learners from the State of Hawai'i expanding to the Continental U.S. and the rest of the world have embraced new technologies, reconnected with their culture and contributed to a growing vibrant virtual community, said Dorothy Hirata, Distance Learning director. "We invite and welcome everyone to join in on the excitement and fun of learning Hawaiian culture and language anywhere, anytime, anyplace."
According to the United States Distance Learning Association, over 3.5 million college students are currently taking online courses and/or earning online college degrees. At the secondary school level, over 700,000 high school students are taking one or more courses online, and nearly 40 states have established state-wide or state-lead virtual schools.
Michigan became the first state in 2007 to require high school students take at least one online course for graduation." (http://www.usdla.org/ndlw/)
For more information on other Kamehameha Schools Distance Learning programs, visit http://ksdl.ksbe.edu or call (808) 842-8877.
Kamehameha Schools is a private, educational, charitable trust founded and endowed by the legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. Kamehameha Schools operates a statewide educational system enrolling more than 6,900 students of Hawaiian ancestry at K-12 campuses on O'ahu, Maui and Hawai'i and 31 preschool sites statewide. Approximately 37,500 additional Hawaiian learners are served each year through a range of other Kamehameha Schools' outreach programs, community collaborations and financial aid opportunities in Hawai'i and across the continental United States.
Contact: Elizabeth Ahana
(808) 534-3872
Kamehameha Schools’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
