LRC430 Computer Applications for Indigenous Communities. This course offers a practical introduction to concepts and techniques of effective computer usage in language teaching. Designed to provide an overview of the most widely used types of software and internet-based programs and offers "hands-on" experience using select computer applications. No sophisticated computer skills are required. Open to all who want to understand and experience how technology can support indigenous language revitalization efforts.
Go to AILDI 2005 course website [LRC430.html]
Go to AILDI 2004 course website [LRC430.html].
LRC530 Computer Applications for Indigenous Communities. This course is the advanced section complementing LRC430. LRC530 explores the concepts underlying the development of multimedia narratives and its significance to contemporary language revitalization practices.
Go to AILDI 2005 course website [LRC530.html].
Each of these courses are offered for credit through the University of Arizona's Department (LRC) as a part of the American Indian Language Development Institute's (AILDI) annual summer program.
Student Projects. The following multimedia examples of student work were originally authored in Microsoft PowerPoint. The PowerPoint files were recorded and formatted as a QuickTime .mov using Microsoft PowerPoint 2004 for Macintosh.
Walker, Kristen R. and Joycelene Johnson with illustrations by Jason Dillon. (2003). Hosh Nteelé Ishkiin. Language: San Carlos Apache. QuickTime movie: cactus_boy2.mov. File size: 19.7 MB. [Download].
Matheson, Kim. (2004). Counting Apples. Language: Coeur d'Alene (Interior Salish). QuickTime movie: Counting_Apples2.mov. File size: 14.4 MB. [Download].
