Module 1 – Blog Post 1
In my search for digital artifacts around Indigenous Instructional Design, I travelled to the University of Calgary’s Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning, where Dr. Gabrielle Lindstrom, Ph.D., and Lorelei Anselmo have authored the guide: Indigenous Ways of Knowing Course Design.
The site addresses WHAT Indigenous ways of knowing are, PRINCIPLES to consider when integrating these practices with your course design, along with the WHYS and HOWS of using them. The webpage has a user-friendly design, featuring drop-down menus to explore specific areas of interest, and a list of further resources to explore.
Of special interest are these sections that focus on our accountability in sharing and integrating Indigenous Ways of Knowing:
- Checking back with the community
- Giving back to the community
- Assessing the quality of Indigenous print and web-based design sources
Though I wish there was a reference to the technology aspect of course design, this resource is a great start in understanding what you can and should do.