Tag Archives: technology tools

M4. P4

As part of my MET program, specifically in ETEC 510, we focused a lot on the purpose of technology in learning environments – basically – why we choose what we choose. One of the tools that have really made a positive impact on my learning, along with that of my colleagues in my school is Ruben Puentedura’s, SAMR model, which is seen below from The Scholarly Teacher.

As I’m developing a digitally based Unit, it is crucial for me to engage in reflection of the type of technologies I’m going to use or have my students use and ensure that we are not just substituting for something else. Below is a checklist I plan on using to do just this – reflect on the choices I make to allow my students to create, connect, and collaborate beyond the classroom. You can CLICK the images to be taken to a Google Doc of this checklist.

MOD #3 POST #2: Apps for Learning an Indigenous Language

https://www.animikii.com/news/apps-for-learning-an-indigenous-language

This blog post written by Animikii, an Indigenous-owned digital agency, highlights some language apps to support the preservation and revitalization of traditional languages and cultures. As we have read and discussed earlier this semester regarding the combination of technology and traditional knowledge, Animikii had this to say about this balance:

While technology cannot fully replace group or in-person interactions for language learning, they are a useful tool for learning vocabulary, usage, and pronunciation. To help on your language-learning journey, we’ve compiled a list of Indigenous language apps to supplement classes and conversations and to help you start to think outside the English box.

Part of their goal is to support groups creating apps by both helping with the development of apps or aiding with promoting the availability of developed apps. The traditional languages are met with 21st-century learning of integrating technology in these examples shared by Animikii. Most apps shared, such as My Cree and Kwak’wala are free. However, a few apps such as Anishinaabemowin and Talk Mohawk 2012 costs a fee.