title: Project-based learning: teachers learning and using high-tech to preserve Cajun culture
abstract: Using project-based learning pedagogy in EdTc 658 Advances in Educational Technology, the author has trained inservice teachers in Southwestern Louisiana with an advanced computer multimedia program called Director(R) (Macromedia, Inc.). The content of this course focused on modeling the project-based learning pedagogy and researching Acadian's traditions and legacy. With the multi-functions of microcomputers, new technologies were used to preserve and celebrate the local culture with superiority of text, graphics, animation, sound, and video. The article describes how several groups of school teachers in the surrounding areas of a regional state university of Louisiana learned computer multimedia using project-based learning and integrated their learning into local cultural heritage
keyphrases: project-based learning teachers Cajun culture project-based learning pedagogy EdTc 658 Advances in Educational Technology inservice teachers advanced computer multimedia program computer multimedia Macromedia new technologies local culture school teachers regional state university local cultural heritage Director Acadian traditions