Statement Connecting Weblog to Research Interest

Topic:  Bridging the gap of culture and education between non-indigenous and Indigenous  groups with technology

Indigenous peoples today have continued poor health and social issues unequal to that of non-indigenous population on the whole.  As a result, educational goals for mainstream and Indigenous peoples are different. Away from the basics of education, the needs and values of Indigenous peoples are different since their existence largely depends on their culture and traditions.  Many studies have shown that Indigenous students have negative experiences in mainstream schools and as a result they are hesitant to engage in traditional curricula.  These experiences have created barriers that affect their educational achievement and consequently lead to unfavourable educational results.

There is potential for technology to address many of these issues.  My weblog will be geared towards documenting information that explores some of the educational challenges facing Indigenous peoples and ways that technology can be used to help First Nation students at all levels to participate in teaching and learning environments that enables them to achieve appropriate and positive educational outcomes.