Lesson 2b – Activities

First for this lesson I would show this quick video on map making, and symbols. After showing the video I would have an open discussion with my students about map making and different types of maps we could make. I would explain that on our next ÁLEṈENEȻ we would be getting into groups of three… Continue reading Lesson 2b – Activities

Gamification in the Classroom

What a fun course! I have thoroughly enjoyed IED 336 and can see myself utilizing many of the technologies we have learnt over the course. As for Educational Games for language revitalization I can see it being a great resource. Only ones that can be tweaked to accomodate language, unfortunately some are pre-programmed so can’t… Continue reading Gamification in the Classroom

Lesson Plan: Mapping

Mapping: Finding and Mapping Medicine or Food Sources Goal Learners will be able to create their own maps of their lands, and create a legend and icons using Sketchnoting to inform their learning. Learning Objectives By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to: Sketch-note Create a map of their topography Create a… Continue reading Lesson Plan: Mapping

Photos, and Videos an Engaging Way of Teaching

Facts about Swainson’s Thrush, also known as W̱EW̱ELEŚ in SENĆOŦEN. This bird is an indicator bird here in W̱SÁNEĆ, it goes around brightening the berries (indicating summer). The Youtube video that is embedded in the post is the song the immersion program students sing about W̱EW̱ELEŚ. Lesson plans VS. Learning Plan Lesson plans are great… Continue reading Photos, and Videos an Engaging Way of Teaching

3D Printing! Mind Blown

I really enjoyed 3D printing, even though I’m not entirely tech savvy I was able to make a keychain. I think this would be a great tool for all ages, and for language revitalization. Like one of my classmates was saying you could make culturally relevant materials like canoes, or toys that are animals from… Continue reading 3D Printing! Mind Blown

Resource Building Using Screencasting

I enjoy making videos, using iMovie is fun. I have used it often and feel comfortable with it, and editing videos! I have struggled to use H5P, and find it to be frustrating. Which is how I once felt about iMovie, I just need time and practice to get used to it.