Thursday, October 11
11:55 AM-12:15 PM
EDT
Salon 3

A Blended Approach to Canadian First Nations Education: The Sunchild E-Learning Community

Brief Paper ID: 37284
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    Norman Vaughan
    Mount Royal University
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    Martin Sacher
    Sunchild E-Learning Community
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    Mavis Sacher
    Sunchild E-Learning Community

Abstract: The purpose of this research study was to investigate if and how a blended approach to Canadian First Nations education could be used to foster student engagement and success. The study examined the Sunchild E-Learning Community program (2012) through the lens of the Seven Principles of Effective Teaching (Chickering & Gamson, 1999). Data was collected via an online survey, interviews, and site visits. The study participants indicated that the deliberate and intentional integration of local learning centers and mentors with online teachers, who provide synchronous tutorials through the use of a web-based learning management system and conferencing tool, was the key to academic success.

Presider: Anne Parrella, Tidewater Community College

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