A Virtual Learning Excursion: The HĀ unSummit

This memo, which is the eighth and final one in the series of Field Facing Memos, describes a virtual learning excursion: the HĀ unSummit. When COVID-19 prevented travel to Hawaii last April, the HĀ unSummit was created. Members of the Assessment for Learning (ALP) network were invited to attend a virtual learning excursion to explore and deepen their individual and collective understanding of Hawaii’s HĀ (BREADTH) Framework. Facilitated by Kau’i Sang, Cheryl Ka’uhane Lupenui, Sara Lench, and Tony Siddall, the unSummit was designed so participants could explore the intersections and interconnections of place, community, and learning practices.

This memo describes and tries to capture the spirit of the unSummit experience. In it you will read about the design of the virtual learning excursion that unfolded over a series of successive meetings, listen in on some unSummit activities, such as the Pule Hāloa chant, and discover ways in which participants experienced this virtual learning that they said was transformative and a call to action.