Constructivist research framework for integrating indigenous knowledge into computing education

Computing with Relevance and Purpose: A Review of Culturally Relevant Education in Computing

“…To provide an overview of the design, implementation, and evaluation of a program using GIS and IA technologies with students using references to popular culture and real-world scenarios A total of 814 urban youth from underserved regions of the City of Detroit An intervention project was described followed by surveys and interviews for the evaluation of learning outcomes An increase in GIS and AI interest and knowledge was found LE Anohah & Suhonen, (2016).…”

“…Most studies considering heritage culture through artifacts used ethnocomputing as pedagogical practice. In accordance, a review by Anohah and Suhonen (2016) analyzed studies on constructivist perspectives focusing on cultural heritage; the findings from their review showed that articles on ethnocomputing tended to focus on incorporating indigenous cultural perspectives in computing. The authors explained that including heritage culture in computing should consider cultural awareness and cultural adaptability (i.e., the ability to transfer technology applications in the proximal culture).…”

“…The authors explained that including heritage culture in computing should consider cultural awareness and cultural adaptability (i.e., the ability to transfer technology applications in the proximal culture). More importantly, Anohah and Suhonen's (2016) review helped in devising a framework for applying ethnocomputing to non-Western contexts.…”