Kūkulu (Development)
On this page, you will find resources to help you transform your well-laid plans for your classes into a reality. Visit the Support page for important points of contact for technical support and instructional design support.
Our Learning Management System (LMS)
The current LMS for the University of Hawai‘i System is Laulima, which is a customized installation of the open-source LMS Sakai. The UH System is in the process of contracting with D2L for Brightspace, which will be adopted as the new UH-wide LMS. Information about this has been outlined in the LMS Migration FAQ. Kapi‘olani CC will migrate to the new LMS as part of cohort 1. The implementation timeline is as follows:
Spring 2024
Implementation Planning
Architecture, network,
security, data strategy,
technical migration and
SIS integration, support
structure. Recruit
summer pilot.
Summer 2024
Sandbox
Environment &
Summer II Pilot
Sandbox environment of the LMS open to all
faculty, introductory
training videos for
faculty & students,
voluntary cohort of
summer session II classes offered as pilot.
Fall 2024
Cohort 1
Migration
UHCC and UH Hilo
content migrated in Fall
2024, Spring 2025
course shells open, all
courses taught in new
LMS Spring 2025.
Spring 2025
Cohort 1
Implementation /
Cohort 2
Migration
UHM and UHWO
content migrated in
Spring 2025, course
shells open, all courses
taught in new LMS
Summer or Fall 2025.
Summer 2025
Transition to
Laulima Archive,
and New LMS Full
Implementation
Review Spring 2025
implementation. Most
summer 2025 courses
taught in new LMS.
Laulima archived. All
courses taught in new LMS
by Fall 2025.
Laulima Resources
Migrating Your Laulima Content
This video (2:05) walks you through how to copy content from one class site in Laulima to another…
Laulima Resource Guide for Faculty
This guide provides an overview of Laulima and basic processes, like requesting a Laulima site, answers FAQs, and outlines Laulima tools and how to use them.
Laulima v.21 Upgrade Features
This guide provides information about features from the last major Laulima upgrade.
Extreme Makeover: Laulima Edition (Registration Link)
Get a template to organize your Laulima lesson pages, and browse a portfolio of easy-to-install themes to style them. Learn about free design resources to help you develop visually engaging class content. There are options for everyone, from those who instantly want a new look within a few clicks to those who wish to tinker and tweak to their heart’s content!
Digital Accessibility
Digital accessibility is the practice of making your digital content usable by as many people as possible, not just for people with varied disabilities (including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities).
The Fundamentals of Digital Accessibility (Registration Link)
Find fundamental accessibility concepts, digital accessibility principles, designs, best practices, tools for evaluating accessibility, and pertinent resources for creating accessible digital documents and online course sites in Kapi‘olani CC’s Fundamentals of Digital Accessibility site. You can complete the training to earn a certificate (no pressure!) or simply use the resources in this site to help you as you curate/create learning content.
Accessibility at UH
Learn about policies, guidelines, and resources related to accessibility at UH, including how to create accessible content.
Grackle Docs for Google Doc Accessibility
Learn to use the Grackle Docs add-on to ensure your Google Docs are fully accessible.
Google Slides with Live Captions
When you present slides, you can turn on automatic captions to display the speaker’s words in real time.
OER Development
Open Educational Resources (OER) are instructional materials (e.g., textbooks, learning modules, and other learning resources) that are freely available for customization and utilization in teaching and learning experiences. OER can help reduce the total cost of formal education by minimizing or eliminating the cost of these resources for students.
Support for Developing OER
This page includes tutorials, write-ups, and information about free and open-source software tools UH faculty are using to create together.
Kapi‘olani CC Campus OER Leads
Wondering where to start? Contact our Kapi‘olani CC OER leads for more info!
Student Resources
The following student support resources are available for your (optional) integration and reference in your classes.
Library Resources
Library Research Guides
Our Kapi‘olani CC librarians have created a variety of useful research guides for students.
Library Instruction Services
Kapi‘olani CC instructors can request library instruction sessions customized for your course by contacting kapccref@hawaii.edu, 808.734.9359, or submitting this Request for Kapiʻolani CC Library Instruction form.
Tutoring
Study Hub
Students can get free tutoring by appointment for math, writing, technology assistance, and more at the Lamakū Learning Center Study Hub.
STEM Program Peer Mentoring
Support for Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Math (135 and above), Microbiology, Physics, Tech Assistance, and more.
TRIO Student Support Services
The TRIO program serves low-income, first-generation college students, and/or students with a documented disability.
UHM Online Learning Academy
Kapi‘olani CC students can access online tutoring in Math, Science, and Writing.
Tutor.com
Kapi‘olani CC students get 150 minutes of tutor.com support per semester free and can purchase additional minutes. Tutor.com also offers free tutoring for U.S. Military and families.
Online Learning Prep
Success for Online Learners (SŌL) Module
This self-paced module helps prepare students for success in their online learning endeavors. Students receive a certificate of completion, and many instructors require this as an introductory task in their online class. Contact online student success counselor and SŌL developer Kristie Malterre (kristies@hawaii.edu) with any questions.
