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VIRTUAL LEARNING In Response TO The COVID-19 emergency
VIRTUAL LEARNING In Response TO The COVID-19 emergency
DoDEA Director Tom Brady addresses the agency’s response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Bechtel Elementary teacher Jeff Shirley has been connecting with students virtually through creative videos during the temporary closure of school facilities due to COVID-19. In this video, we speak to Mr. Shirley about the positive impact these videos have had on both students and teachers.
Junior Science Symposium.mp4 With school closures and travel restrictions for our students and teachers due to the coronavirus outbreak, DoDEA Pacific Junior Science Humanities Symposium (JSHS) was held virtually throughout South Korea, Japan, Okinawa, and Guam March 16-17.
Teachers at Kubasaki High School and Kadena High School train and collaborate in preparation for online learning, which begins Wednesday for students.
This "welcome back from Spring Break" short video was made in conjunction with the local association leadership. The goal was to send a positive message about ways to deal with the Corona virus virtual teaching situation.
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics (STEaM)
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics (STEaM)
DoDEA Pacific: Kubasaki High School Thematic Learning: This was a great opportunity for Mr. Hahn and Saleem Malik to have their classes also collaborate and create this video as a cross-curricular project. This video is a student product - directed, filmed, and edited by the Kubasaki HS video communication students Samantha Fay and Robert Willis.
Engineer Week Highlight video at Amelia Earhart Intermediate School: To help promote STEM careers among students, DoDEA is celebrating National Engineers Week
Welcome to Math/STEAM Family Night at Kadena Elementary School: Explore the wonders of math and science with your children, and enjoy an exciting evening of hands-on learning activities and games!
Life-size whale replica helps teach STEM lessons: DoDEA Teacher Dr. Tracy Rice builds giant blue whale to help teach STEM lessons. Credit: WMAZ-TV. A portion of this video was edited by Daril Rice to further convey the educational purpose of the whale project-based learning. Permission for this specific purpose was granted by WMAZ-TV.
Kadena ES Guinness World Record Day!
Bechtel Elementary STEM Night: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Night at Bechtel ES Okinawa Japan.
Teachers at Kadena Elementary School located on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan use Project Based Learning as a way to instruct their students.
DoDEA Pacific is piloting esports at four high schools this year: Kubasaki High School, Kadena High School, and Matthew C. Perry High School in Japan and Humphreys High School in South Korea. More than 100 students are signed up. Esports is a form of sport competition using video games. It engages students who might not otherwise participate in extracurricular activities, and students benefit from coaching and building friendships with like-minded individuals. Regular practices and competitions develop sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, strategizing, conceptual thinking, creative problem solving, and other skills. “In lieu of some of the sports being cancelled, to have something [students] can excel in, to have something they can show their leadership skills and critical thinking skills and their decision making — I’m really proud of all the participants here,” said Saleem Malik, coach of the Esports Club at Kubasaki High School.
In a partnership between DoDEA Pacific and the USO, Bill Nye spoke virtually to middle and high school classrooms in Korea, Guam, and Japan about how to stay engaged and excited about learning in any environment on Oct. 29. The special event had two live classrooms at Ryukyu Middle School in Okinawa, Japan, and Osan Middle High School in Korea
Virtual Robotics Competition FINAL.mp4Pacific South District Robotics SY2020-2021
Differentiated Learning - Spotlight on Pacific South Teacher Experts
Differentiated Learning - Spotlight on Pacific South Teacher Experts
Argumentative Essay.mp4Excellent Instruction DoDEA Definition and Expectations (Learning Walkthrough Tool Indicator 5)- Spotlight on Kadena High School ELA Teaching and Learning
Grade 6 Language Arts.mp4Flexible Grouping (Learning Walkthrough Tool Indicator 6)-Spotlight on Ryukyu Middle School ELA Teaching and Learning
ELEOT 2.0 Scoring Practice
ELEOT 2.0 Scoring Practice
ELEOT 2.0 Reference Guide Video Example Scoring Rationale.pdfDifferentiating in Mrs. Tate’s Classroom.wmvBechtel Elementary Highlights: Scoring Guide and Rating Rationale for Pacific South eleot 2.0 Focus Environments A, B, and E
CELEBRATING Pacific South SUCCESS
CELEBRATING Pacific South SUCCESS
The NEW Kadena Elementary School: A new 21st century elementary school recently opened on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Marine Corporal Jonathan Pearson takes us to the ribbon cutting ceremony to tell us about this new school.
The NEW Kadena Elementary School: A new 21st century elementary school recently opened on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Marine Corporal Jonathan Pearson takes us to the ribbon cutting ceremony to tell us about this new school.
Zukeran ES Grand Opening 2018
2019 DoDEA NAEP Success: DoDEA Director Tom Brady shares his thoughts on the latest NAEP report and DoDEA's continued success.
Connects Article View - DoDEA Connects: In Jan. 2019, the Pacific Center for Instructional Leadership brought together Pacific Region Superintendents and Community Superintendents for the third annual Continuous Improvement Summit at Torii Station in Okinawa, Japan. During the summit participants reflected on accomplishments and ongoing needs to elevate priorities and refine district improvement plans, identified implications for district leadership and the Center for Instructional Leadership for leading continuous improvement and supporting instructional leaders, and strengthened the partnership between Pacific Districts and the Center for Instructional Leadership.
Kadena Middle School Grand Re-Opening: This school has undergone a complete refurbishment, and while not entirely a brand new school, it has been retrofitted to align with the 21st Century Schools opening throughout DoDEA. A big thanks to everyone who has helped make this possible, from the U.S Army Corps of Engineers to the greater Kadena community, and many others. Come take a look at what this exciting learning facility is offering.
2021 DoDEA Principal of the Year: James Strait
As the administrative support assistant in the Pacific South District Superintendent's office, Nailani Babauta took the lead in seamlessly transitioning new employees into the district, to include regional employees, during this time.
The new Bob Hope Elementary School in Okinawa, Japan will welcome its inaugural students at the start of school year 2021-22. Right now, staff is busy unpacking furniture and setting up spaces designed to enhance and promote learning. Take a behind-the-scenes look at DoDEA Pacific’s newest 21st century school.
The one-day Pacific South Virtual Learning Conference 2021, held April 30, had over 100 presentations offered over four sessions. There are now more than 70 recorded presentations available to DoDEA teachers systemwide.“Teacher and educators have displayed Flexibility, Ingenuity, Resilience and Excellence — F.I.R.E, the theme of his year’s conference — and this conference provided a venue for sharing that expertise with colleagues,” said Mike Schoebinger, the Pacific South education technologist (ET) instructional systems specialist (ISS). “Developing the Teaching and Learning Conference took the effort of several talented educators from pre-planning, planning, logistics, post-planning and hospitality.”
DoDEA’s military-connected students transition schools multiple times throughout their school career. To assist incoming students and connect them with their new school community, DoDEA Pacific is piloting a Student Transition Program.In this video, learn more about the pilot program that will be expanded to all schools in the Pacific region next year.
The counseling team at Kadena Elementary School in Okinawa, Japan established a Bully Box Program, now in its third year, where students can submit bully slips whenever there is a concern regarding a bully situation. The boxes are strategically placed throughout the school and checked daily by the school counselors who work with students and administrators to address concerns.
Preparing Students for
Preparing Students for
College and Career
College and Career
2018 Far East Culinary Arts Competition
As we celebrate Military Family Appreciation Month, we highlight veterans and military-connected individuals throughout the DoDEA system. Kubasaki High School JROTC Instructor Sgt. Maj. Brent Cook shares his love of teaching at Kubasaki High School and the JROTC Program.
Join DoDEA Director Tom Brady in celebrating February as Career and Technical Education Month. Every students' path is unique, whether they choose to pursue additional education, enlist in the military, or enter the work force. Our Career and Technical Education program provides students with the skills they need to succeed at their highest potential.
Connects Article View - DoDEA Connects New this school year, DoDEA’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Health Science Pathway implemented a new component: Pharmacy Technology. School year 2019-2020 students will be the first group to complete the Pharmacy Technology Career Pathway. The students will sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam held in March.
Stearley Heights Elementary School partnered with the military for Career Day 2017
Kadena High School senior Josh Sawyer attended the Air Force Junior ROTC Flight Academy in Delaware State University clocking in classroom time as well as flight hours. The Flight Academy is a highly-competitive Chief of Staff of the Air Force Scholarship Program intended to expose high school students to the benefits of a career in aviation.
Kadena High School senior Josh Sawyer attended the Air Force Junior ROTC Flight Academy in Delaware State University clocking in classroom time as well as flight hours.The Flight Academy is a highly-competitive Chief of Staff of the Air Force Scholarship Program intended to expose high school students to the benefits of a career in aviation.
Seniors in Krista Hurley’s Career Practicum class at Kubasaki High School in Okinawa, Japan have had the unique opportunity to learn valuable skills that will help them in their future endeavors — whether they are off to college, the civilian workforce, or military service.As part of the Career Practicum curriculum, students have learned about appropriate interview and work dress (and dressing on a budget), written resumes, practiced and completed interviews with employers, and earned on-the-job work experience.
DoDEA students from nine Pacific Region high schools participated in the first-ever virtual Far East Culinary Arts Showcase, competing locally within their school.Students were given a basket containing mystery ingredients that they had to incorporate into their dish — similar to the popular cooking show 'Chopped.' This exciting and fun challenge really tested the students' culinary expertise further advancing their college and career readiness. Participants were judged on execution of skills, presentation, and taste.
About 333 high school students across the Pacific Region participated in the first ever Far East Music Showcase April 22.In lieu of the annual in-person Far East Jazz & Modern Music and Far East Honors Music Festival, this virtual event showcased the local high school music programs featuring concert bands, concert choirs, string orchestras, jazz bands, show choirs, rock bands, marching bands and dance teams, drumlines and percussion ensembles, soloists, and original song writers or composers.Each school, in coordination with their educational technologist, academic director, video communications teachers, and music teachers, submitted a video highlighting the music programs at their school which was broadcasted to the Pacific wide audience.
VIRTUAL FAR EAST DRILL MEET RESULTS: The Department of Defense Education Activity - Pacific Region is pleased to announce the results of the first-ever virtual Far East Drill Meet. Kubasaki High School earned the highest overall score and the title of 2021 Overall Far East Drill Meet Champion.
OKINAWA CULTURE CONNECTIONS
OKINAWA CULTURE CONNECTIONS
Lester Middle School: Sumo wrestling started around two-thousand years ago and was popular among the Imperial family. Students at Lester Middle School were able to get a taste of sumo and Japanese culture when two professional sumo wrestlers came to visit.
Students at Kadena Middle School participated in a Japanese culture class organized by the U.S. Army Garrison Nov. 10. The 5th grade class and kindergarten students got to learn some popular Japanese games and made origami instructed by US army garrison volunteers.
In a joint community outreach effort, Kinser Elementary School asked the local and military community to fold hundreds of paper cranes and place them in designated drop boxes around Okinawa, Japan, for the victims of Hurricane Maria. Even students in Germany mailed cranes to Mrs. Ayano Shimojo's culture classroom.
Connects Article View - DoDEA Connects: Through a partnership with DoDEA, the U.S. State Department, and the Okinawa Liaison Office of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, DoDEA hosted an English language training — also known as the English Language Initiative — for Japanese elementary school teachers Jan. 30-31 at Kadena Elementary School
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