Technology and innovative teaching methods can play an important role in Indigenous language revitalization by creating more opportunities for learners to access, practise, and share the language. Digital resources such as language-learning apps, online dictionaries, recorded stories, videos, and social media can make language learning more accessible, especially for younger generations. These technologies can also help preserve language knowledge and connect learners with fluent speakers and cultural resources. Technology has proven to be easier for the younger generation to use. 

Technology can have has limitations. Digital tools may not accurately represent the cultural context, pronunciation, or meanings of a language, especially when resources are created without the involvement of language keepers, speakers and communities. There can also be controversy about ownership, privacy, and the protection of culturally sensitive knowledge. Relying too heavily on technology may reduce opportunities for learners to develop relationships with Elders, fluent speakers, and other community members, which are often central to meaningful language revitalization. The connection and/or relationship can make it easier for some to grasp the language and when you only have the technology for language learning, it can be a deficit. 

With that being said, teaching methods need to balance technology with community-based and culturally grounded approaches. Learning through storytelling, conversation, land-based activities, and interaction with fluent speakers can provide cultural and relational experiences that technology cannot fully replace. Overall, technology can be a valuable tool for language revitalization, but its effectiveness depends on how it is designed and used. It should support, rather than replace, the knowledge, authority, and relationships of the language community.

In my language journey, I have learned so much because of the amazing relationship with my instructor and the laughter that came with having a great teacher. It wasn’t so strict and was personable. I am not a person who can look online and use technology to learn. I have been wanting to learn my traditional language for a long time and my dad continues to send me the dictionary but I cannot navigate it if my life depended on it. I enjoy stories, I enjoy a cup of tea and a snack and some wholesome conversation with someone who is safe for me. 

I enjoy the visuals and going off topic to explain and then going off topic explaining in depth, something else.