Digital Bible Study Creatively considering methods for the sake of the learner Martin Spriggs WELS Chief Technology Officer (Presentations & Resources folder)
And you are? Name, position, congregation What do you hope to learn? What experience do you have with digital learning?
New things are … scary
Defining Electronic Learning Web 2.0 is linking people … how? Computer-enhanced learning Distance or blended Web-based delivery & collaborative tools –Wikis –Blogs –Chats –Discussion Boards Mobile learning Wikipedia -
Shift in Teacher Role Was The source of knowledge Becomes 1.Influencer & role model of class culture 2.Connect with students in a personal way 3.Moderator of discussions & activities to lead students to learning goals
What Is It? Example 1: Christ Our Savior, Columbia TN – –Advantages: Low Tech, Simple –Disadvantages: Does not engage the learner or capture/share knowledge
What Is It? Example 2: Bethlehem Lutheran, Menomonee Falls WI – – conversion?lnk=srghttp://groups.google.com/group/Bethlehem- conversion?lnk=srg –Advantages: Simple, Free –Disadvantages: Not Stand Alone, One Dimensional
What Is It? Example 3: Our Savior Lutheran, Grafton WI – e.htmlhttp://web.mac.com/dienerd/iWeb/Creation/Welcom e.html –Advantages: Easy to use tools, graphically pleasing –Disadvantages: Requires some setup, Mac and.Mac account
What Is It? Example 4: WELS Web Hosting Tool Based –Grace Lutheran Sample SiteGrace Lutheran Sample Site –Advantages: Integrated with existing congregation website, multiple tools –Disadvantages: Need to be using the program
What Is It? Example 5: WELS.net University – hp?id=77http:// hp?id=77 –Advantages: System designed for online learning, low cost, MLC graduates will be familiar with it –Disadvantages: Can be overwhelming
What Is It? Example 6: Good Shepherd, West Allis WI – –Advantages: Prepackaged Content, Simple To Use –Disadvantages: Some Cost, Light Interactivity
Key Points To Remember “Lecture style” will not work in a virtual world Creating a virtual classroom is more work than creating a real one “Engage” the learner Consider blended to start
Questions?