Literacy through Digital Media (LDM)
Project Description:
The goal of the 2017-2020 LDM Project is to improve the academic outcomes of Native Hawaiian (NH) children in Hawaii's elementary schools. This will be accomplished by 1) introducing culturally relevant technology lessons to grades K-3 and 2) training Department of Education (DOE) teachers, Educational Assistants (EAs), and kūpuna to enhance the language arts experience of students by integrating culturally relevant technology lessons into instruction. The lessons developed / selected by the LDM K-3 Project will incorporate Hawaiian language, culture, history and values and adhere to reading and writing DOE Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for grades K-3.Three schools in the Windward and Central Districts are committed to participating: Blanche Pope, Heeia, and Kipapa Elementary, as well as the DOE Kūpuna and Kahua Teacher Induction Programs. The project also supports the statewide E Ola Pono Campaign and other Social Emotional Learning (SEL) initiatives.
Intended LDM Project outcomes include increased
Rates of NH students meeting proficiency standards in reading, writing, and technology
Student engagement in the classroom
Student motivation to learn
Ability of kūpuna to align their instruction with core standards
School access to culturally relevant instructional tools
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Other - Cultural Diversity, Other
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Mulit-County, State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
