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Module 4 – Post 4 – Distance Education

As more and more interest appears in the those wishing to study aboriginal issues, the question arises as to what is the most effective way in communicating this knowledge. The online course or distance education model is becoming increasingly more popular and it is evident that the there must exist a way to bring these two areas together. This article represents a survey of distance education courses that focus on First Nations issues and how the curriculum is developed and delivered. Its very interesting to consider that challenges in this educational model and the distinct challenges in communicating the ideas and cultural sensitives that are essential to this subject.

http://www.culturalsurvival.org/publications/cultural-survival-quarterly/united-states/indigenous-distance-education

Module 3: Post 4: Tansi TV

Tansi means hello in the Cree language.  This website is an interactive online educational resource for teaching children the Cree language.  The website has a TV program connecting the adventures of the main characters with Cree culture and learning words.  It also has sing along videos and dancing.  There are also modules that teach basic Cree words and continues to build upon the vocabulary.  There are also resources for educational extension activities.

I think this website will help young children become interested in learning the Cree language.  Media is often broadcasted in dominant languages.  In having media programs in Indigenous languages young children are not only exposed to the language but learn the Indigenous values

http://www.tansi.tv/