Spread the loveIntroduction: Hula is an enchanting form of dance native to the Hawaiian Islands, often performed to express a story or message through graceful movements. As an integral part of Hawaiian culture, hula dancing captures the hearts of both performers and onlookers alike. In this article, we’ll delve into five distinct ways to dance hula and understand the rich history behind each style. 1. Kahiko: The Ancient Style Dating back to ancient Hawaii, kahiko is the oldest form of hula dancing. Traditionally performed by both men and women, it encompasses ritual movements accompanied by heavy percussion instruments like the […]

Spread the love**The Edvocate is pleased to publish guest posts as way to fuel important conversations surrounding P-20 education in America. The opinions contained within guest posts are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of The Edvocate or Dr. Matthew Lynch.** Leon Sterling, Swinburne University of Technology Bill Shorten’s recent announcement that, if elected, a Labor Government would “ensure that computer coding is taught in every primary and secondary school in Australia” has brought attention to an increasing world trend. Estonia introduced coding in primary schools in 2012 and the UK followed suit last […]

Spread the loveIn previous articles, I wrote about some emerging educational technologies and technology concepts that every teacher must keep track of to be more effective in the classroom, from virtual laboratories to prototyping. In this final installment of this series, you will discover even more concepts that will revolutionize K-12 education as we know it. A couple of these must-know technologies would have been unbelievable a few years ago. Take a look at the following five: Student-led planning. When special education students reach high school, they are being called upon more and more to have input into their individual […]