Technology Integration in American Indian Education: An Overview

• In Event: Roundtable Session 7
  In Roundtable Session: Indigenous Education in K-12 Schools

Abstract

As a Native American educator, it is an essential goal of mine to address contemporary issues facing Native American communities and peoples . One issue that has received minimal attention is the integration of digital technologies into American Indian education. Thus, this paper seeks to highlight current efforts to use educational technology in Indian Country with k-12 students, situated within the larger discourse on digital equity. Potential frameworks for understanding technology integration in American Indian education will be discussed, in addition to future research possibilities.

Author

• Lee M. Adcock, University of North Carolina - Asheville