Aboriginal Learning|Autochtones

Themes

Animation Theme Bundle 6: Technology and Learning - Plan

Work Plan Questions:
  • How are Aboriginal peoples using computer technology for preserving, maintaining or transmitting of knowledge to future generations?
  • What social, cultural, geographical, financial barriers to e-learning exist among Aboriginal communities and individuals and how have these been addressed?
  • In what ways has e-learning and its diverse computer technologies offered learning opportunities for Aboriginal peoples to enhance or develop skills, receive certificates, diplomas, and degrees, or prepare individuals for professional work, business development, organizations, schools, programs, etc.?
  • What kinds of accreditation exist for e-learning in rural communities, and how can these be advanced to improve learning in diverse communities?
  • What are the possibilities and limitations of e-learning for Aboriginal learners ?
  • How can government support and advance these initiatives across jurisdictions?
Research Questions:
  • In what ways can e-learning integrate cultural and language learning to ensure continuity and renewal of Indigenous cultures and languages?
  • How can e-learning embrace local community values and protocols for particular uses in their communities and cultures; how can national and international policy be created to respect those decisions?
  • To what extend is e-learning limited by a lack of a social process or advanced by knowledge of process over content?
  • What are the limitations or barriers for e-learning among Aboriginal peoples? How will this technology contribute to learning and knowledge of self, community and society?

OUR APPROACH

  • Review what we know (literature reviews, scans, inventories, report syntheses, meet with informed people, etc. )
  • Ask and listen to what people say (workshops, conferences, schools, surveys, consultations, etc. )
  • Share what we hear (websites, conferences, communities, reports, virtual library, etc.)
  • Identify successes and find ways to report and celebrate these success stories.

WE NEED YOUR INPUT

Create a contact database:
Please submit your details on the Sign-up Page. Please forward this website to anyone you know who is involved with technology and learning, especially for aboriginal peoples.

Research link directory:
Please submit any links to dsimpson@genesisgroup.ca.

Research file directory:

Please submit any links to dsimpson@genesisgroup.ca.

Identification of exemplary practices:
Please submit details (website, contact info) regarding examples of exemplary practices to dsimpson@genesisgroup.ca.

Knowledge Exchange/Sharing Events:
Please submit any relevant conferences, workshops, roundtables, etc. to dsimpson@genesisgroup.ca.

Survey:
We are requesting participation from all knowledge holders in our survey located here.

Work Group Members:
The working group that will guide this bundle includes:

John Simpson, Genesis Group, Yellowknife, NT

Tom O'Connor, O'Connor Educational Consulting, NB

Debra Greig, Shirwin Knowledge & Learning Systems, Edmonton, AB

Narcisse Blood, Red Crow Community College, Cardston, AB

Dietmar Kennepohl, Athabasca University, Athabasca, AB

Randy Johns, Keewatin Career Development, La Ronge, SK

Glenis Hansen, Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science & Technology, Saskatoon, SK

Ula Shirt, Sunchild E-Learning Community, Sunchild Reserve, AB

Cynthia Chambers, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB

Jennifer Wemigwans, Invert Media, Toronto, ON

Ken Alexce, Saskatchewan Communications Network, Regina, SK

Roy Weasel Fat, Red Crow Community College, Cardston, AB