2025 Hawaiʻi CS PD Summit

This session introduces educators to the PLACES project– comprising professional development resources, innovative curricula, essential infrastructure, Open-Source ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi STEM Resources, and AI productivity tools for teachers in Hawaii to deliver place-based and culturally revitalizing Computer Science Education. Built over the past five years via community engagement and co-design, especially with Kaiapuni schools, our programs prioritize Indigenous language support, community-based projects, and environmental stewardship.

Join us to learn how teachers can integrate PLACES into Computer Science (CS) curricula. We will discuss strategies to connect CS concepts with moʻolelo, ʻĀina, and cultural contexts, making learning more relevant and engaging for students in Hawaii. Participants will leave with implementation approaches, sample lesson plans, and resources to enrich their classrooms with meaningful, locally grounded CS learning experiences.