As a secondary teacher I am constantly reminded of our school board’s first end statement: “Each student, in keeping with his or her individual abilities and gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning to function effectively in life, work and continued learning” (Calgary Board of Education, 2011).  My Weblog focus will be to investigate how I can best ensure my indigenous students complete high school with the knowledge and experience needed to achieve their dreams.

This study will examine impacts on Indigenous student success in Canada and what different regions are doing to support students.  In particular, I would like to identify the impact personalization of learning through technology has on Indigenous learners.

I will explore ways in which culturally appropriate applications of educational technologically can support student success in and out of the classroom.   My hope is to find examples of how “tribalism [can] be practiced” (Howe, 1998, p. 24) using educational technology.   I want to understand the elements needed for indigenous students to connect to topics and technological tools.

This research should provide the knowledge and resource foundation needed to support my indigenous students in achieving academic success.

Camille

References

Calgary Board of Education, (2011). Board of trustees’ policy-ends statements. Retrieved from http://www.cbe.ab.ca/aboutus/ends.asp

Howe, C, (1998).  Cyberspace is no place for tribalism. Wicazo Sa Review, 13(2), 19-28.