Malaysian Journal of Distance Education 13(1), 99 115 (2011) © Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2011 Experiences in the Preservation of Local Knowledge and Indigenous Practices using e-Learning Tools Dave E. Marcial College of Computer Studies, Silliman University Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines demarcial@su.edu.ph Abstract This paper presents and shares the experiences of the initiatives done in the preservation of local knowledge and indigenous practices using e-learning tools. This paper revisits the understanding of local knowledge and indigenous practices in this modern world. Presented also are the collection of projects and initiatives in relation to the preservation of local knowledge and indigenous practices with the emphasis on the use of e-learning tools. This paper further investigates the current status of the preservation of local knowledge and indigenous practices using e- learning tools in Philippines. A survey is conducted among IT educators to measure the level of their familiarity of the preservation of local knowledge and indigenous practices using e- learning tools. The survey revealed that the respondents have a moderate level of familiarity about the the preservation of local knowledge and indigenous practices with the use of e-learning tools. The result may entail that the respondents have the ability to explain and discuss local knowledge and indigenous practices using e-learning tools but have not experience the actual development and implementation processes. The survey also revealed that all of the respondents are willing to undergo and attend trainings and workshops related to the preservation of local knowledge and indigenous practices using e-learning tools. The academe plays a vital role in the preservation of local knowledge and indigenous practices. Local knowledge and indigenous practices is not a new thing for most educators. However, the use of e-learning tools is something that has to be considered in the teaching-learning process for every educator. Keywords: preservation, local knowledge, indigenous practices, e- learning tools