It is hard to believe that this semester is over and that it is time to reflect on it's events! Throughout this semester we were challenged with many new and "techy" ways to learn an ancient and sacred language- amazing isn't it?!? I was thoroughly impressed with the Ojibwe Movies Project and must get a hold of a copy, as it is still not working on my laptop! Like I've said many times before, technology is awesome...most of the time! My favorite activites while learning the modules in were Vocabulous and the Crosswords. Vocabulous became a fun activity that I did with my children and we all learned together. I enjoyed Crosswords because it was tough... challenges are always good! As an educator, I value the advancement that Ojibwe language curriculum and it's makers are successfully attemping. Students are attracted to technology and what better way to grab their attention. The weaving of old and new knowledge is essential in ensuring the revitalization of our language.
This semester has been a learning process with many facets. Although I have a good grasp on technology, my language skills are minimal... but improving! With the help of tools like the Ojibwe Movies Project and with resources, such as my fellow cohort members' blogs and tons of links/websites for learning Ojibwemowin, the journey to language fluency seems less daunting.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
I finally recorded by Ojibwemowin Speech in Wimba this morning...it's funny how terrified I get of hearing my own voice out loud...speaking my own language! Terrified! All went well and just a few bobbles- but like Nokomis says, "nothing is meant to be perfect".
I am attempting to share my website review and Ojibwemowin Powerpoints on my blog...just trying to figure out how to attach files.
Baamaa!
I am attempting to share my website review and Ojibwemowin Powerpoints on my blog...just trying to figure out how to attach files.
Baamaa!
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