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Digital Bible Study. Creatively considering methods for the sake of the learner Martin Spriggs WELS Chief Technology Officer www.wels.net/jump/technology (Presentations & Resources folder). And you are?. Name, position, congregation What do you hope to learn?
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Digital Bible Study Creatively considering methods for the sake of the learner Martin Spriggs WELS Chief Technology Officer www.wels.net/jump/technology (Presentations & Resources folder)
And you are? • Name, position, congregation • What do you hope to learn? • What experience do you have with digital learning?
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 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_learning
Shift in Teacher Role • Becomes • Influencer & role model of class culture • Connect with students in a personal way • Moderator of discussions & activities to lead students to learning goals WasThe source of knowledge
What Is It? • Example 1: Christ Our Savior, Columbia TN • http://www.coslutheran.com • Advantages: Low Tech, Simple • Disadvantages: Does not engage the learner or capture/share knowledge
What Is It? • Example 2: Bethlehem Lutheran, Menomonee Falls WI • www.bethlehem-wels.org • http://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 • http://web.mac.com/dienerd/iWeb/Creation/Welcome.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 Site • Advantages: Integrated with existing congregation website, multiple tools • Disadvantages: Need to be using the program
What Is It? • Example 5: WELS.net University • http://www.wels.net/university/moodle/course/view.php?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 • www.gsls.com • 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