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How do I sign up for Power Hour and view recordings?

Joanna Dunn
Modified on: Tue, 27 Feb, 2024 at 11:45 AM


Library Media Services will be hosting regular Power Hour sessions throughout the school year.  The purpose of the Power Hour sessions is to provide professional development and training opportunities for school librarians and staff.  Click on this link to view the upcoming list of webinars and register for sessions: https://bit.ly/LMS-POWERHOURS.  


(NOTE:  HIDOE staff, use your employeeid@k12.hi.us email address to register.  DO NOT use your firstname.lastname@k12.hi.us or another email address.)



Upcoming Sessions


Wednesday, 2/28/24: Engaging Learners with Britannica


Join our session for a tour of the features of Britannica School! See how the many interactive tools such as articles, images and videos, educational games, maps, and more keep your learners engaged. Learn about special features including text-to-speech, translations, Lexile levels, magazine articles, curated websites, and expanded video and media content to support learning and ensure student success.

About the presenter: Mike Benson has been in the education universe for over 20 years. His first 11 years were spent teaching various grades in elementary school in Dallas, TX. Now based in Colorado, Mike has spent the last 11 years in EdTech Professional Learning helping teachers integrate technology into their classrooms.


Please click here to register.


Power Hour Recordings


If a Power Hour recording is available, a link to the recording will be provided below 3 days after the session. 

NOTE: The password to view the recordings is 808Reads.

School Year 2023-2024

  1. Thursday, 8/17/23: SY 23-24 #808Reads Overview - Moananuiakea Voyage
  2. Friday, 9/8/23: Read for Maui Readathon Fundraiser Overview
  3. Thursday, 10/26/23: Harnessing the Power of Gale Resources
  4. Tuesday, 11/28/23: Automating Website Information for School Librarians
  5. Monday, 1/22/24: World Book Online - for secondary schools
  6. Tuesday, 1/23/24: Learn360 and Classroom Video on Demand
  7. Monday, 1/29/24: World Book Online - for elementary schools
  8. Wednesday, 2/28/24: Engaging Learners with Britannica


NOTE: The password to view the recordings is 808Reads.

School Year 2022-2023

  1. SY 22-23 Sora Quarterly Title Suggestion Process Overview
  2. Thursday, 9/8/2022: Introduction to the new Librarians' Corner in Canvas
  3. Thursday, 10/6/2022: #808Reads School Manager Essential Training
  4. Thursday, 10/6/2022: #808Reads Teacher Essential Training
  5. Tuesday, 10/18/2022: KMS Readathon - Show Your Love of Reading!
  6. Thursday, 11/10/2022: World Book Online for Elementary Schools
  7. Thursday, 11/10/2022: World Book Online for Middle and High Schools
  8. Thursday, 11/17/2022:  2nd Quarter Library Media Services Updates
  9. Thursday, 12/8/2022: Creating Engaging Library Websites
  10. Thursday, 12/15/2022: Swank K12 Streaming vs Public Performance Site License: What's the Difference?
  11. Thursday, 12/15/2022: Swank K12 Streaming vs Public Performance Site License - What's the Difference?
  12. Tuesday, 04/11/2023: RFID Technology in the Library and Classroom Environment



Past Recordings:  https://bit.ly/LMS_POWERHOURS

NOTE: The password to view the recordings is 808Reads.



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