Hawaii Online Teaching
Blended and Distance Learning Opportunities
bit.ly/hvlnhot
The Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design (OCID) provides interested schools/complex areas/state offices with access to a robust learning management system, Canvas, to support learning. Implementation, training and resources will be provided through the Hawai‘i Virtual Learning Network (HVLN) Hawai‘i Online Teaching (HOT) program.
In addition to the LMS, users will have access to content for over 100 courses that can be used as a distance learning, blended or expanded learning option. Courses are meant to be teacher facilitated and encourage high levels of engagement.
For additional information, please review the SY 24-25 Memo.
Additional information for schools, complex areas, or state offices:
There is no cost to use Canvas.
Staff will need to be designated as a Point of Contact and an LMS Administrator. Staff will participate in training opportunities to ensure optimal implementation.
Canvas and the online content can be used for distance learning, hybrid/blended options, as a teacher resource, for professional development, or other learning models.
Select online content is available for Grades K-12 (see 'Content' page for more information).
Staff can also develop their own content and add it to Canvas.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Ongoing Access: Students can access learning materials (presentations, notes, assignments) anytime, anywhere. This is particularly helpful for students who miss class or need to revisit concepts.
Differentiation of Instruction: Teachers can provide targeted resources to students who require additional support. This could be additional practice, video tutorials or links to relevant online resources.
Efficiency and Reiteration: Teachers can easily revisit content that was previously taught. Having everything digitally also helps to easily edit information, share and collaborate with other colleagues, and reduce the need for paper-based handouts.
Integration with other Learning Tools: Canvas integrates with many other tools (i.e., Canva, Padlet, Pear Deck, EdPuzzle, and many more). Everyone also automatically has access to Gale resources which provide quality content in various subject areas.
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
Carefully review the information on this site.
If you have questions or would like to discuss your needs, please schedule a meeting by emailing hvln@k12.hi.us.
When you are ready, complete the online participation form at bit.ly/hvlnhot_24-25.
Choose and complete Canvas Training. This will ensure successful implementation.
HVLN training recordings: We recommended that teachers complete the series of 5 training sessions to become familiar with the platform.
Canvas Community: The Canvas Community is a resource that contains all Canvas guides.
Canvas Training Portal: Access to the Training Services Portal is easy with single sign-on functionality in the Canvas help menu located at the bottom of the Global Navigation Bar. Once the Help button is selected, look for the Training Services Portal link in the list (Instructions on accessing the portal).
All schools/programs who are interested in HVLN HOT and using Canvas must complete the online participation form at bit.ly/hvlnhot_24-25.
