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NAVAJO NATION
Technology Assessment Update

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The Navajo Philosophy of Learning:
The Beauty Way of Life

The strength of T’áá Diné philosophy of a harmonious life is a holistic view of life that strives for beauty, peace, joy and harmony in daily living. Inherent to this philosophy is the balancing of all sacred knowledge of the Four Cardinal Directions. Understanding and practicing the essence of the principles placed in each of the Four Directions will give us a strong foundation to make wise decisions for ourselves, our families and our communities. When we recognize and activate the Divine Power-Within, we experience the Beauty Way of Life, Hózhq’. Through this realization, we live with respect and reverence for all of creation. It is up to each one of us to inspire our youth to cherish and perpetuate beauty, peace, and joy as a Way of Life.

Quoted from : Benally, Herbert J. Diné Bo’óhoo’aah Bindii’a’: Navajo Philosophy of Learning, Diné Bi’iina’ Journal, Vol.1, No.1, 1987

 

 

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

System-Wide Needs Analysis Process

Problem Definition

Technology Assessment '95 - UPDATE

Educational Goals

Telecommunication Needs Assessment / Requirements

NCC Communications

NCC Library System

NCC Teaching Applications

General NCC Applications

NCC Staff Training

Community Outreach

Navajo Nation Involvement

General Suggestions

Summary Project '95 Update

Technology:

Project Calendar

Technology Assessment '97

Navajo Nation Organizations

Navajo Nation (NN)
http://crystal.ncc.cc.nm.us/~vino/NN/
http://www.atiin.com/navajoland/
Agency Network Program

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
Navajo Agency - http://www.doi.gov/bureau-indian-affairs.html
DOINET - http://www.doi.gov/doinet/

Indian Health Service (IHS),
Navajo Area - http://www.ihs.gov/

Navajo Communications Company (NCC)

Navajo Education Technology Consortium (NETC)

Diné College (DC)
http://crystal.ncc.cc.nm.us/
Shiprock Campus
http://shiprock.ncc.cc.nm.us/
Ganado Campus
http://crystal.ncc.cc.nm.us/ganado.html
The Navajo Learning Network (NLN) & the NASA/AFOSR Infrastructure Development Project
http://crystal.ncc.cc.nm.us/~dbasham/NLNhomepage/nln_index2.html

Northern Arizona University (NAU)
http://www.nau.edu/

Kayenta Unified School District #27 (KUSD)
http://www.kayenta.k12.az.us/

Central Consolidated School District #22 (CCSD)
http://bird.kchs.k12.nm.us/

Recommendations in Using Common Technology

Appendix (Diagrams)

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Evans Craig, Educational Technology Consultant
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Revised: July 06, 2000.