Weekly Newsletter for Faculty & Staff, Oct. 13, 2020
Featured in this week’s issue of Ha‘ilono o UH Hilo (News of UH Hilo): Kevianna Adams, Justina Mattos, Sharad Marahatta, Colby Miyose, Jake Galves, more!
ʻAʻohe pau ka ʻike i ka hālau hoʻokahi │ One learns from many sources │ A web publication from the Office of the Chancellor, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
In adapting her teaching methods to an online format, drama and performing arts professor Justina Mattos has persevered by choosing to seize new learning opportunities over trying to change the new limitations.
By all indications, Assistant Professor of Horticulture Sharad Marahatta’s hybrid teaching strategies are extremely successful at keeping students engaged and learning despite all the challenges caused by the pandemic.
Colby Miyose is approaching the transition to online teaching using the “Three C’s” or three types of communication: consistent, constant, and compassionate.
University Radio Hilo Advisor Jake Galves shares his personal journey, words of advice, and how the feeling of “aloha” is what makes UH Hilo so special.
Most courses at UH Hilo are remote, but an exception was made for the laboratory component of biology, chemistry, geology, marine science and nursing classes. The strictest of health and safety protocols are practiced at all times.
UH Hilo senior Holly Trowbridge with the Big Island Press Club: “Really awesome to be able to put what I learned in class into action with this internship.”