1. 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)

2. And you are? Name, position, congregation What do you hope to learn? What experience do you have with digital learning?

3. New things are … scary

4. 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_learninghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_learning

5. 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

6. What Is It? Example 1: Christ Our Savior, Columbia TN –http://www.coslutheran.comhttp://www.coslutheran.com –Advantages: Low Tech, Simple –Disadvantages: Does not engage the learner or capture/share knowledge

7. What Is It? Example 2: Bethlehem Lutheran, Menomonee Falls WI –www.bethlehem-wels.orgwww.bethlehem-wels.org –http://groups.google.com/group/Bethlehem- conversion?lnk=srghttp://groups.google.com/group/Bethlehem- conversion?lnk=srg –Advantages: Simple, Free –Disadvantages: Not Stand Alone, One Dimensional

8. What Is It? Example 3: Our Savior Lutheran, Grafton WI –http://web.mac.com/dienerd/iWeb/Creation/Welcom 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

9. 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

10. What Is It? Example 5: WELS.net University –http://www.wels.net/university/moodle/course/view.p hp?id=77http://www.wels.net/university/moodle/course/view.p hp?id=77 –Advantages: System designed for online learning, low cost, MLC graduates will be familiar with it –Disadvantages: Can be overwhelming

11. What Is It? Example 6: Good Shepherd, West Allis WI –www.gsls.comwww.gsls.com –Advantages: Prepackaged Content, Simple To Use –Disadvantages: Some Cost, Light Interactivity

12. 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

13. Questions?