d'skills Rebel Commander Camp
AI Tools for educators
d'skills Rebel Commander Camp AI Tools & Training for educators
You've heard of d'skills for students, we now offer teacher and faculty training so you can be fully confident to be a mentor for your students who are enrolled in the d'skills IMPACT10 camps and curriculum.
Supercharge Your Faculty with AI and Digital Skills Training
Welcome to the future of education! As an educator, you have the unique opportunity to lead your students into the AI age with confidence and expertise. Our professional training program is designed to equip teachers and schools with cutting-edge AI tools and digital skills, empowering you to become certified "d'skills Rebel Commander" so you can confident in acting as student's local mentor.
Why Choose Our Training Program?
Comprehensive Curriculum: Our training covers all the essential tools and technologies included in the d'skills program, ensuring you gain a thorough understanding of the digital skills your students need.
Hands-On Learning: Engage in interactive sessions that allow you to practice and apply new skills in real-time, making the learning process both effective and enjoyable. Take these skills to supercharge your teaching while also supporting your students through the d'skills impact10 program.
Certified Trainer Status: Upon completion, you'll be recognized as a certified digital skills trainer, ready to guide your students through the impact10 digital skills journey.
Empowerment Through AI: Learn how to integrate AI tools into your teaching practice, giving you the confidence to lead in the classroom and beyond. Learn how to minimize burnout and maximize your work-life balance as a AI powered educator.
Who Should Enroll?
This training is ideal for:
Teachers: Looking to enhance their digital skills and incorporate AI tools into their teaching.
Schools: Aiming to boost faculty proficiency in digital skills and prepare them to train students effectively.
Faculty Members: Interested in engaging with digital skills training alongside their students or as a preparatory step before students enroll in the program.
Benefits of Training with Us
Tailored Learning Experience: Our program is designed to meet the specific needs of educators, ensuring that you gain relevant and practical knowledge.
Expert Guidance: Learn from industry leaders and experienced trainers who are at the forefront of AI and digital education.
Flexible Schedule: Our training sessions are adaptable to fit your busy schedule, making it easy to participate without disrupting your current responsibilities.
Get Started Today!
Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your teaching and empower your students with the digital skills they need to succeed in the modern world. Join our professional training program and become a leader in digital education.
For more information and to enroll, visit https://www.dskills.io/ or contact us at gabrielyanagihara@gmail.com
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About our Partners
Hannah Williams
CEO and founder of d'Skills.
At 25, Hannah's entrepreneurial journey, which started at age 12 in her father's pickup truck, has led her to found d’Skills, a venture reshaping education by focusing on real-world skills over traditional test prep. With a college degree in international business by 18, she's now making strides in preparing students for an AI-driven future. Her start-up, backed by notable figures including Chris Lochhead who praises her as "a pioneer of our time," has sparked diverse opinions, being seen as innovative by many but "offensive to some" in traditional educational circles.
Gabriel Yanagihara
Born and raised in Hawaii, Gabriel Yanagihara is an experienced educator with a background in computer science, creative media, and video game design. In addition to teaching, Gabriel is an advocate for Professional Development and Community Outreach, and gives Keynotes, Teacher Trainings, and PD workshops on topics including Esports, Minecraft, Virtual Reality, and Machine Learning AI tools. Since 2009, he has provided training and support to over 1000 teachers and educators across the islands and abroad.
In an era where technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), are reshaping the global workforce, the traditional education system is increasingly becoming obsolete. This disconnect between educational curricula and the real-world demands of the job market is leaving a generation at risk of entering the workforce ill-prepared. d’Skills, founded by Hannah Grady Williams, emerges as a visionary edtech start-up aimed at bridging this gap. Through its innovative 10-week sprints, d’Skills equips motivated young adults—especially those from Gen Z, the "native digitals"—with the critical digital skills required to excel in the modern workforce. This white paper explores d’Skills’ mission, its pedagogical approach, and its potential impact on reshaping education to empower the next generation for success in the AI-driven future.
ORGANIZERS
The vision of the What School Could Be Podcast is that innovation in education comes from the grassroots: From the public, private and charter school educators and education leaders engaging students and their communities on the ground. The mission of the What School Could Be Podcast is to give full voice to those educators and education leaders so that their stories of innovation, creativity and imagination might inspire others towards student-driven and relevant learning. This podcast amplifies the belief that student engagement, purpose and joy comes from project-based, problem-based, challenge-based, essential question-based, product-based, place-based, culture-based, intentional design-based, personalized, individualized, multiple intelligences-based, inquiry-based, competency-based deeper teaching and learning. Find this podcast at Apple, Spotify, TuneIn, Amazon, Google, Pandora, iHeart Radio and all the other podcast stores. Join the What School Could Be global online community by installing the app on your smartphone or tablet.
Hawaii Dept of Education
Welcome to the Hawaii State Department of Computer Science program, where our mission is to provide equitable access to high-quality computer science (CS) education to all preK-12 students within the Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE). We are committed to realizing our vision: ensuring that all HIDOE students graduate with foundational CS knowledge and skills, empowering them to thrive in our increasingly digital world. As technological advancements continue to reshape our society at an unprecedented pace, the HIDOE recognizes the urgent need for a comprehensive statewide CS education program. Our program is built on the belief that every student deserves access to CS education, regardless of background or prior experience. With preK-12 CS learning opportunities, students not only develop technical proficiency but also critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity – essential skills for navigating an interconnected world. With a dedicated team of educators, industry partners, and community stakeholders, we are committed to fostering innovation, equity, and excellence in CS education.
Miki Cacace
Miki Cacace presently serves as a State Resource Teacher at the Hawaii State Department of Education, offering comprehensive support for computer science education across the state. Her role involves aiding educators in the seamless integration of computer science into their curriculum. Furthermore, Miki brings over 14 years of teaching experience in K-8 educational settings, with her most recent 5 years dedicated to teaching computer science and coding in a middle school environment.
Brett Tanaka
Brett is the Computer Science Educational Specialist for the Hawaii State Department of Education provides statewide K-12 computer science education-related support. Brett has also served as Past-President for the Hawai’i Society for Technology in Education (HSTE) ISTE-affiliate chapter and is the current President and founding member for the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Hawaii CSTA-affiliate chapter.
Josh Reppun
Josh Reppun is the founder of Most Likely to Succeed in Hawai’i, a “movement” founded by extraordinary people dedicated to developing global public, private and charter school conversations around Ted Dintersmith’s film, Most Likely to Succeed and his book, What School Could Be.
