Online Learning Community
In the past, people who wanted to learn Dakota, had to move to the cities to take courses at the UM. Didn’t have access in communities without moving. Since then, a partnership has evolved between Dakota Wicohan and the Univeristy of MN twin cities campus – Dakota Language Department. Last year, students had to learn via ITV or Skype. Since then, a computer program, developed by the U, UMConnect has provided Dakota language learning within the comfort of a learner’s home.
Dakota Wicohan supports this remote learning via:
- Student advocacy – including linking/liaison to financial aid and resources (scholarships, etc.)
- Career counseling
- Language learning resources
- Assistance in family nesting
