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(Entry 4) Book: An Urgency of Teachers: the Work of Critical Digital Pedagogy

Book: An Urgency of Teachers: the Work of Critical Digital Pedagogy

Sean Morris and Jesse Stommel’s new book, An Urgency of Teachers, urges teachers and instructors at all levels of academe to consider shifting the focus of teaching and learning back toward the student, that is, to become more student/human-centered.  Though the book does not specifically address Indigeneity, the authors’ intent is to create a space for dialogue on how learning can occur through less “mainstream” means (more akin to tribalism:  spatial, spiritual, experiential and social).  Like Brown, the authors stress the importance of the humanity of teaching and learning and the importance of emotions and values.

Sean Morris, & Stommel, J. (2018). An Urgency of Teachers: the Work of Critical Digital Pedagogy. Hybrid Pedagogy Inc.

URL:  Summary:  An Urgency of Teachers: the Work of Critical Digital

(Entry 2) Article: Does Information Really Want to be Free? Indigenous Knowledge Systems and the Question of Openness

Article: Does Information Really Want to be Free? Indigenous Knowledge Systems and the Question of Openness

Kimberly Christen’s article, “Does Information Really Want to be Free? Indigenous Knowledge Systems and the Question of Openness” describes her experience creating and launching Mukurtu, a Content Management System (CMS).  What makes Mukurtu different than other CMS’ is that it is designed to encourage (particularly Indigenous) communities to exchange, share, and manage their cultural traditions in their own way and on their own terms.

Christen, K. (2012). Does Information Really Want to be Free? Indigenous Knowledge Systems and the Question of Openness. International Journal of Communication, 6, 2870–2893

URL:  Does Information Really Want to be Free?  Indigenous Knowledge Systems and the Question of Openness