As I was getting started in this course, I struggled a bit in deciding where and how to begin my research. However, after reviewing Ginsburg’s article, with its examples of First Nations communities adopting film and broadcasting technologies, I became curious about how indigenous communities have adopted more recent types of technology to support and sustain their knowledge, culture and values. I began looking for resources specific to indigenous approaches to digital education and soon discovered First Nations Pedagogy Online.

As stated on the site, First Nations Pedagogy Online “…provides best practices and support for online learning initiatives that are intended for aboriginal students, elders, educators, curriculum developers, and educational leaders.” The site provides great context for anyone trying to better understand Aboriginal culture and education. It also offers links to excellent resources for learning about online pedagogy in general. The Community provides a forum for sharing best practice and ideas, while the “Circle Talk” blog provides current news and perspectives on a range of relevant issues.

I anticipate returning to this site many times throughout the course as I reflect on our discussions and work to define the focus of my research.