How can the new communications technology serve Native educational goals?
• The lively reality of Native American culture simply cannot fit into a mere text-based curriculum. Anyone who has been to a reservation will appreciate our use of video, spoken word, music, and live interaction in teaching one another who we are. The SCIENCE: Through Native American Eyes interactive multimedia curriculum brings learning alive. Text is only part of the plan. On camera narrative presented by Native American educators is closer to human oral traditions and addresses additional learning styles beyond what s usually taught in tribal and non-tribal schools. • The chance to represent oneself and one s tribe or nation is a welcome opportunity to build self identity and self esteem while learning core curriculum in school. How wonderful to have younger generations coming up who can take the lead in letting their peers from other backgrounds know who Native Americans really are and what we have to offer. • Creating cultural interactive multimedia is timely for Native American
