2012 Online Conference on 21st Century Lutheran Education – Tentative Schedule
Welcome to the schedule for the 2012 Online Conference! In order to participate in a live session, simply click on the link beside the presentation at the appropriate time. Once the session is over, that link will be replaced with a link to a recording of the session. You are welcome and encouraged to use and share these recordings as you see fit. Please scroll down for the list of events for Friday, April 27.
*Keynote Presentation – Schools at the CROSSroads: The Role of Lutheran Christian Education in a World of Education Legislation and Mandates
Dr. Michael Uden
Dean of the School of Education at Concordia University Wisconsin
Executive Director of the MTM Project
Click on the following link for the recording of this session – http://corsica.cuw.edu/p30623660/
This presentation will examine the current context of P-16 education and the heightened emphasis on common standards and outcomes, programmed and directed instruction, increased formal assessments, and public comparisons of outcome measures. How do Lutheran schools thrive in this environment, and what distinct advantages can Lutheran Christian education provide?
Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities of the Flipped Classroom
Dr. Bernard Bull
Concordia University Wisconsin
Click on the following link for the recording of this session – http://corsica.cuw.edu/p99621560/
New technologies are creating new possibilities for designing learning experiences that meet the diverse needs of individual students. With the emergence of simple tools for video and audio recording, some teachers are using this technology to “flip” classroom instruction. Students do their homework in class and listen to the teacher lectures and examples at home. In this session, participants will come together to explore the challenges and opportunities of this new technology-enhanced approach to the 21st century classroom.
A Model of Human Memory to Guide Teachers and Students
Dr. Karl Knorr
Concordia University Wisconsin
Click on the following link for a recording of this session – http://corsica.cuw.edu/p65827180/
This simple model offers some practical guidelines to help teachers plan lessons and students to become self-directed learners.
iTeach with iPads
Professor Nicole Muth, Dr. Kathy Kremer, and Dr. Val Keiper
Concordia University Wisconsin
Click on the following link for a recording of this presentation – http://corsica.cuw.edu/p33483946/
The Elementary Education department at Concordia University Wisconsin has piloted the use of iPads in the Elementary Methods block for three semesters. Students have designed and taught lessons using iPads to engage students in interactive learning activities, deliver content, and gather assessment data. Val Keiper, Kathy Kremer, and Nicole Muth will share their experiences with the pilot. In addition, they will share a few iPad apps that students have used in the classroom.
Information Literacy Skills for 21st Century Students
Ingrid Nebel
Grace Chapel Lutheran School
Click on the following link in or to view a recording of this session – http://corsica.cuw.edu/p87949392/
The presentation will introduce Internet information literacy skills in a sequence that can be practiced and then applied to authentic learning experiences. I will also provide specific examples that can be used for teaching these skills to elementary students.
How many elementary students simply Google to find the answer to a question or a solution to a problem? How do they navigate through the massive amounts of information on the Internet and find credible, reliable sources? What information literacy skills can 21st century students use to think critically about material they find and use on the World Wide Web? This presentation will provide strategies that elementary students can use to determine valid and relevant sources of Internet information. Ideas will also be given for applying these skills to authentic learning experiences. Topics will include recognizing clues within the URL of a Website, using search engines other than Google, validating a Website and its information, and selecting keywords for improving search engine results.
Break Down the Walls!
Daniel Burk
Holt Lutheran Schools
Click on the following link in order to view a recording of this session – http://corsica.cuw.edu/p32303828/
A journey through my life as a Lutheran Educator and how Technology saved me as a Teacher. Using social networking sites broke the walls down not for my students and classes I taught, but also my own personal development to become the teacher and administrator I am today.
Starting back in 2003 in a self contained 4th grade classroom, I was alone. All I had was my students and all my students had was me. I stumbled on twitter and the rest is history. I was reborn as a teacher and more importantly I found “”The Call”" God has for me: Lead Learner!
Digital Citizenship: A Middle School Curriculum
Lori Dobler
Rockford Lutheran High School
Click on the following link in order to view a recording of this session – http://corsica.cuw.edu/p27923390/
Youth today grow up in a society saturated by digital devices, online networks and continual connectivity using mobile devices. An awareness of the potential pitfalls and lasting footprints of a digital lifestyle are crucial. Christian individuals in schools need to see the potential for outreach, personal growth, education and social interaction that a digital society provides when used properly.
Using the framework of “”Digital Citizenship in School”" (Ribble and Bailey, 2007) a curriculum, aimed at middle school students, will be presented that incorporates the nine elements of digital citizenship with biblical guidance. A copy of the 10-day curriculum will be forwarded to interested individuals.”
The Power of Play: It is there. Are you Using it?
Dr. Candyce Seider
Concordia University Wisconsin
Click on the following link for a recording of this session: http://corsica.cuw.edu/p17532351/
A Vision for Self-Directed Learning, Self-Organized Learning Environments, and Paragogy in Lutheran Education
Dr. Bernard Bull
Concordia University Wisconsin
Click on the following link for a recording of this session – http://corsica.cuw.edu/p79128510/
Come explore new and creative ways that Lutheran/Christian families, self-organized communities, P-12 schools, and Universities can approach 21st century learning. Central to this presentation will be discussion of three areas that are gaining increased attention in education: self-directed learning, self-organized learning environments, and paragogy (sometimes referred to as peer-a-gogy). We will learn about each of these, look at examples of them, as well as consider some of the benefits and limitations of each from a Christian/biblical perspective.
Teaching Writing Across the Curriculum
Professor Jenna Buchner
Concordia University Wisconsin
Click on the following link for a recording of this session – http://corsica.cuw.edu/p28143412/
Skype Online Learning Community
Jennifer George
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Click on the following link for a recording of this session – http://corsica.cuw.edu/p53465944/
The presentation will be about online learning communities as an important tool for professional training in Lutheran schools. The online learning community that will be discussed was build for the computer mediated communication software, Skype. This community was built as part of a capstone project for the graduate program at Concordia University Wisconsin. The site’s elements and their importance will be discussed.
The Implications of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics for Lutheran Schools
Professor Nicole Muth
Concordia University Wisconsin
Click on the following link to the recording for this session – http://corsica.cuw.edu/p99611559/
This presentation will provide a short background on the standards, an examination of the differences from current practice, and a discussion about the implications for Lutheran schools. In addition, a framework for teachers to transition to the standards and resources to help with this transition will be shared. Participants will also be able to ask questions and share other resources used by schools in their geographic location.
School Systems
Thomas Grunow
Concorstone Stewardship Ministry
Click on the following link or a recording of this presentation – http://corsica.cuw.edu/p20672665/
“Wait! Your Lutheran school may not have to close! With the closure of schools in increasing levels each year, it is apparent, something needs to change to effectively reach children and their families with the Good News! Some even speculate that in 12 years, Christian Education at the Elementary and Secondary levels as we know it today, may not exist!
Change? Currently there are dozen or so new concepts being considered or used as a basis for operating our Lutheran Schools in the 21st Century. The concept of a local or even national “”school system”" offers up a forum on both the potential success and the unfortunate pitfalls to meet the challenge.”
21st Century Professional Development for the Lutheran Educator
Panel Discussion – David Black (Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School, Centennial, Colorado), Daniel Burk (Holt Lutheran Schools, Holt, MI), Kevin Creutz (Central Lutheran School, New Haven, IN), Amanda Helmkamp (Zion Lutheran School, St. Charles, MO), Rob Jacklin (St. John’s Lutheran School, Ellisville, MO)
Click on the following link to view a recording of this panel discussion – http://corsica.cuw.edu/p13371935/
Twitter, Ning, Facebook, Google Docs, Diigo, Pinterest, Online Webinars, Collaborative Lesson Plans in Google Docs, Online Courses – All of these and more are powerful tools for networking with and learning from educators around the world. In this concluding panel discussion, participants will discuss how we can leverage social media and emerging technology for ongoing personal and professional development, and in order to better support one another in Lutheran education.