The Other Blended Learning: A Classroom-Centered Approach
In The Other Blended Learning, Diann Wilson and Ellen Smilanich explain how to successfully blend a variety of learning methods—including mentoring, coaching, on-the-job training, and e-learning—around classroom-delivered content.
In The Other Blended Learning, Diann Wilson and Ellen Smilanich explain how to successfully blend a variety of learning methods—including mentoring, coaching, on-the-job training, and e-learning—around classroom-delivered content. Blended learning is most often associated with e-learning, but this “other” blend shows how to maximize the classroom experience to aid learning transfer and improve performance.
Written in an easy-to-use format, The Other Blended Learning offers a practical guide for understanding and implementing a successful blended learning approach in any organization no matter what its size or mission. Starting out with the classroom as the core component for training, this book explains how other learning methods can support and supplement what is learned and includes
- Succinct definitions and explanations of the vital components of a blended learning program
- Six steps for creating an effective blended learning program
- Nine of the most common solutions that make up blended learning and information on how to implement each of them
- Illustrative examples of common classroom training programs converted to blended training programs
- Step-by-step guidance for converting existing training programs to a blending learning approach
Hawaii Writers Guild Elects New Officers and Reports Accomplishments
Members of the Hawaii Writers Guild (HWG) came together in January at Anna Ranch in Waimea for their second annual dinner and election of officers. Both members and guests gathered to hear about the accomplishments of the Guild during the previous year, honor members who had published books in 2018 and elect officers for 2019. Vice President Bruce Stern reported on Guild accomplishments for 2018. The Guild continued its tradition of author readings, free and open-to-the-public, in North Kohala, Volcano and in Waimea. In addition, the organization sponsored its first writing and publishing workshops. HWG had tables at three events where members could sell their books and staff ed a table at the Kauai Writers Conference. In addition, the Guild has begun the process to become a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Five members who had published books during 2018 read from their publications. There were others who had published as well, but they were unable to attend. The evening concluded with the election of a new slate of officers to lead the Guild during 2019. The officers for 2019 are Diann Wilson, President; Bruce Stern, Vice President; Diane Revell, Secretary; and Bob Lupo, Treasurer.
The Hawaii Writers Guild is an independent association of writers engaged in the promotion of literacy, cultural enrichment, entertainment and dispersal of information through the use of the written and spoken word. Additional information can be found at www. hawaiiwritersguild.com.
A Dream Come True
Deborah Watson had a dream that with community support and hard work, the once-abandoned golf course at King Kamehameha Park in Kapa`au could be restored to a community treasure. Her dream came true on Saturday, February 10, when golfers and visitors alike were greeted with blue skies and sunshine for the Kohala Golf Park Open House and Golf Tournament.
Watson, along with a committee of North Kohala community members, greeted more than 60 golfers, as well as dozens of spectators, for the offi cial opening and One Club Tournament. In addition to enjoying the beautifully restored 9-hole golf course, participants were entertained with music provided by Two for the Show. Refreshments were off ered by the Hoopai family, who supplied their `Ohana Shave Ice food truck to feed the hungry golfers and bystanders. More than 15 local residents, shops and restaurants donated prizes, which were awarded to both the best and the highest-scoring golfers. One lucky golfer even managed to shoot a hole-in-one. The family-friendly course is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday (closed Monday for maintenance).
Players aged 16 and under play for free. Play All Day greens fees for those aged 17 to 54 are $12, and seniors 55 and older can golf all day for $10. The Kohala Golf Park is a sponsored project of the North Kohala Resource Center. Deborah serves as the project lead. For additional information, go to the website at kohalagolfpark.org or call 808- 365-6580.
North Kohala was teeming with talent during the March author reading at the North Kohala Public Library. Poetry, fi ction, humor and non-fi ction authors read from their selected works. The audience was even treated to a poem set to music! Members of the Hawaii Writers Guild wowed community members by sharing their original writings, ranging from serious to humorous.
Eila Algood coordinated and emceed the event. She kicked off the evening by introducing the guild’s new president, Diann Wilson, who shared information about the organization and its upcoming activities. The Guild is an organization of writers whose purpose is to promote the written and spoken word. As in the past, the group will continue to off er public readings, hold workshops and participate in community events by hosting tables where members can sell their books. In addition to these activities, the Guild is in the process of creating a local resource list for writers and North Kohala Writers Read Personal Works developing a juried online literary review.
After Wilson’s remarks, the readings began with Pete Cameron reciting a heartfelt poem about the open spaces of Kohala and the changes we are facing. His piece introduced the audience to the evening’s special twist: pop-up poets. To enhance the already popular event, Algood invited poets stand and read (or sing) one of their poems between the longer author readings.
The pop-up poets for the evening were Pete Cameron, Laura Burkhart, Virginia Fortner, Helena Kim, Margaret King Zacharias (read by Holly Algood) and Jim Gibbons. Authors with longer pieces were Carla Orellana, Donna Maltz, Diann Wilson, Louise Riofrio, Linda Petrucelli and Mahealani Wendt (read by Irma Decenzo and Ku’u Lei Perez).
The Hawaii Writers Guild would like to thank Francis Hebert, branch manager at the library, for hosting the event. For more information about the Hawaii Writers Guild, go to www.hawaiiwritersguild.org.