Leeward Lamakū
Leeward Lamakū
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Leeward Lamakū is an initiative of the Instructional Design Unit at Leeward Community College, dedicated to fostering continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and course design. Evolving from the Mission: Lamakū Transition, Leeward Lamakū represents our long-term commitment to supporting instructors in creating high-quality, engaging, and student-centered learning experiences.
Professional Development (PD) and Events
Professional Development (PD) and Events
For information on offerings between 2024 - 2025, go to Mission: Lamakū Transition.
Leeward Lamakū: Course Starter PLC (FA25)
Leeward Lamakū: Course Starter PLC (FA25)
A 6-week Professional Learning Community (PLC) designed to support your transition to—or improvement of—a course in Lamakū
Co-Working Live: Virtual Focus Time (SU25)
Co-Working Live: Virtual Focus Time (SU25)
Co-Working Live: Virtual Focus Time offers a casual, virtual space where you can join others for real-time productivity on YouTube Live using the concept of parallel working to tackle your tasks
Leeward Lamakū: Course Starter PLC (SU25)
Leeward Lamakū: Course Starter PLC (SU25)
A 6-week Professional Learning Community (PLC) in Summer 2025 designed to support your transition to—or improvement of—a course in Lamakū
Resources
Resources
Leeward Lamakū: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Leeward Lamakū: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some FAQs and answers our team has received since the launch of Lamakū. Please note that this document will continuously be updated as we receive more questions and updates.
Lamakū Grades
Lamakū Grades
This document includes the steps to complete the Setup Wizard; how to create and edit grade items, grade categories, and grade schemes; and how to enter and manage grades.
Lamakū Asynchronous Online Discussions
Lamakū Asynchronous Online Discussions
A 5-part video series and Resource Doc including foundations, tutorials and screencasts for asynchronous online discussions (AODs) using the Lamakū Discussions Tool.
Lamakū: Google Assignments
Lamakū: Google Assignments
Google Assignments is an External Learning Tool in Lamakū. This resource doc includes examples of ways you can use the tool and the steps to get there.
Lamakū: Customized Embedded Content
Lamakū: Customized Embedded Content
This resource doc includes instructions on how to embed content (such as YouTube videos, Google Documents, Google Slides, and PDFs) within a webpage in the Lamakū Content tool beyond the default method of “Insert Stuff.”
Lamakū: Bonus Points vs. Activity with Bonus Points
Lamakū: Bonus Points vs. Activity with Bonus Points
When it comes to “extra credit” in Lamakū, you can create it as a “bonus activity” or as an “activity with bonus points.” This resource docs includes these distictions and how to accomplish each approach.
Lamakū Live! Course Building
Lamakū Live! Course Building
Need some motivation or a work buddy as you build your Lamakū courses? Watch the recording of our Lamakū Live! YouTube Live Stream (6 hours), where Lauren builds a Lamakū course from the ground up. This isn’t a workshop—just a working session where you can work alongside someone working on the same task together.
Lamakū Lift-Off: A Journey of Course Creation
Lamakū Lift-Off: A Journey of Course Creation
Screencast episodes showing the process of transitioning a course from Laulima to Lamakū, from scratch using the recommended timeline as a framework from Fall 2024.
Contact
Contact
There are two primary ways to contact and get support from the Instructional Design Unit:
Have a specific issue or need more in-depth support?
Request a meeting with us! Whether you prefer a virtual meeting via Zoom or a face-to-face discussion (📍LC 112), we are ready to provide personalized assistance tailored to your needs.
Have a quick question or need immediate assistance?
Drop by our physical office (📍LC 112) during business hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm. We are here to help you with any queries or support you need in real-time.
Our team of dedicated instructional designers (IDs) is committed to supporting this journey with tools, strategies, resources, and personalized guidance.
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