2009 Online Conference on 21st Century Lutheran Education
Welcome to the home page for the first Online Conference on 21st Century Lutheran Education that was hosted from January 8-10, 2009. Presentations were recorded and can be viewed here:
View the recorded session at https://corsica.cuw.edu/p14688489/
Discipleship in the Digital Age
Bernard Bull
Concordia University Wisconsin
“Society is being transformed by current and emerging technologies. Many focus upon the technology, but the cultural changes deserve attention as well. In this keynote session, participants will walk the digital streets of contemporary society, considering 1) the nature of life in the digital world, 2) reflecting upon how the timeless truths of God’s Word can inform ministry in a world of constant technological change, and 3) exploring a variety of strategies for engaging in educational ministry in the digital world.”
View the recorded session at https://corsica.cuw.edu/p71615182/
Doing The Right Work – Part 1 and 2
Matt Stueber
Messiah Lutheran School
Doing the Right Work is based on material from Robert Marzano’s research published in “School Leadership That Works”. As leaders of Christian schools, we are bombarded with many expectations and have many hats that we could wear from day to day. There is certainly much work to be done, but what is the right work?
We will focus on School level factors, Teacher level factors, and Student level factors and where an effective leader must spend their time in order to be successful and lead a successful school.
View the recorded session at https://corsica.cuw.edu/p21479168/
Teaching Emerging Generations-Technological and Philosophical Reflections
Bill Johnson
Concordia Theological Seminary
Traditional sociology has considered the stages of life that people go through as they age as though such things were uneffected by the passage of time and world events. Neil Howe and William Strauss present a framework which allows for generational differences to be explained not just by stages of life but also shaped and framed by world events and shared experience. While descriptive rather than predictive, this model allows for a close examination of the effect of Postmodern though on existing and emerging generations, including the effect it has had in shaping the first couple of generations to grow up completely outside of the Modernist Era.
These differences, while sometimes as subtle as the difference between growing up lonely and growing up alone, have significant impact on the ways in which we preach, teach, and communicate. By learning to use the appropriate methods and technologies, we can more effectively engage learners of different generations.
The original research has, at its heart, a desire for effective ministry to emerging generations, and guidance will be appreciated as to how interested participants will be in ministry elements as opposed to strictly educational elements.
View the recorded session at https://corsica.cuw.edu/p10978118/
Making Vocabulary Fun
Jonathan Orr
Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School
Vocabulary is a necessary item in every curriculum and high stakes tests, but why does it have to be so boring? The days of worksheets and crossword puzzles are over. Come to this exciting session where you can learn some fun things that can enhance the traditional vocabulary lesson.
View the recorded session at https://corsica.cuw.edu/p15264280/
Theology in Adult Degree Programs
Paul Massmann
Concordia Irvine
In our adult degree program, for both liberal studies majors and business majors, we incorporate a theology class as part of the requirements for the major. The course is called Christianity and Contemporary Culture. While it uses some traditional theology resources and readings, they are woven into the culture of today.
This session will explore the pieces and approach used for this class, the general outline and structure, as well as student responses and perceptions. In the program, this course is taught in a hybrid model, utilizing both face-to-face and online components.
View the recorded session at https://corsica.cuw.edu/p18218842/
Moodle Your Summer Reading
Andrew Eickstead
Lutheran High School of San Antonio
All teachers want their students to read more, that is why most schools have setup a summer reading program of some sort. Using Moodle to host discussion boards online is a great alternative to the usual 1st or 2nd week of school test that usually accompanies summer reading. Discussion boards keep kids interested, engaged, and connected.
View the recorded session at https://corsica.cuw.edu/p93507371/
Organic Communities and What They Have to do with Lutheran Education
Dr. Mary Hilgendorf
Concordia University Wisconsin
View the recorded session at https://corsica.cuw.edu/p10918112/
21st Century Skills in Lutheran Education: One School’s Journey
David Black
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
The phrase “21st Century Skills” is frequently used today in connection with educational technology. But just what are 21st Century Skills, and how are they essential to fulfill the mission of a Lutheran school? Learn about one school’s journey in identifying this skills set and implementing the aptitudes by utilizing technology tools within the core curriculum.
View the recorded session at https://corsica.cuw.edu/p93557376/
Constructing a Dynamic Online Course Homepage
Matthew Stenson
Concordia University Wisconsin
Providing online resources on a course homepage to supplement course materials is not a new concept. In this session we will take this idea one step further and explore the creation of a dynamic course homepage that brings current resources together in one area for your students. Whether your institution uses a learning management system or you must find your own resources, this session will equip you with the tools to pull together current, targeted, and insightful information and resources for you students in one, easy to access, location.
View the recorded session at https://corsica.cuw.edu/p30331054/
Can Christianity Survive the Internet?
Anthony Horvath
Athanatos Christian Ministries
A survey of polls will be undertaken related to the state of the average Christian’s knowledge of the Bible and basic theology as well as trends in belief versus unbelief. We will briefly document the fact that people are using the Internet more and more to learn new things. After this brief survey, we will evaluate several responses to the current situation, and lay special emphasis on the prevailing response: clinging to the status quo in principle.
View the recorded session at https://corsica.cuw.edu/p49252946/
Beyond the Four Walls: Inter-agency Collaboration as a Means for Growth
Dr. Donald Christian
Concordia University Texas
In this presentation, the importance of inter-agency collaboration will be discussed, focusing on how these partnerships not only can raise the recognition of Lutheran schools in their communities, but also help the school to more fully live out its mission and vision.
Critical to this issue is the leadership skills needed to successfully engage in the practice of inter-agency collaboration. My research among Lutheran school administrators in Texas showed that while they perceived themselves to have the necessary skills, there was little or no correlation between having those skills and involving their schools in collaborative efforts within the community. An understanding of why this disconnect might exist will also be discussed, as well as what Lutheran school administrators can do to engage more with their community.
View the recorded session at https://corsica.cuw.edu/p30891110/
Web2.0 Tools for Connecting and Collaborating
Nicole Muth
Concordia University Wisconsin
Web2.0 technologies allow users to freely create and share content online. This presentation will introduce tools which will allow you to collaborate and connect with other Lutheran educators. Suggestions for using these technologies to assist students in developing critical 21st century skills will be shared as well.
View the recorded session at https://corsica.cuw.edu/p65254546/
Orange Lutheran Online: Reinventing the High School Experience for the 21st Century
Jennifer Lark
Orange Lutheran Online
The presentation will begin with an overview of the mission statement and core values of Orange Lutheran Online education. These aspects will be identified, and an explanation of their incorporation into our unique system of online education will be given. Benefits of Orange Lutheran Online education for high-school students, teachers, and administrators will be examined. Orange Lutheran Online class and course structure, course offerings and logistics, and “best practices” in online curriculum implementation will be discussed.
View the recorded session at https://corsica.cuw.edu/p82716292/
Faith, Learning and the Future of Lutheran Education: Eight Perspectives on “Integrating the Faith”
Bernard Bull
Concordia University Wisconsin
During this presentation, participants will explore eight common perspectives/attitudes regarding the integration of faith. We will examine these eight perspectives and use them as a tool to consider the nature of integrating the faith in Lutheran education.
View the recorded session at https://corsica.cuw.edu/p83726393/
Assistive Technology for Student Support
Dr. Margaret Blodgett
Concordia University Wisconsin
This workshop will give an overview of assistive technology and introduce educators to options for students needing support with writing tasks. This workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to explore the feature match between writing tasks required for completing school work and the tools that can assist struggling writers with these tasks. This workshop will give an overview of assistive technology and introduce educators to options for students needing support with writing tasks. This workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to explore the feature match between writing tasks required for completing school work and the tools that can assist struggling writers with these tasks.
View the recorded session at https://corsica.cuw.edu/p62894310/
Reshaping the Lutheran model of Faith Instruction
Rev. Timothy Sternberg
Concordia University Education Network
In a time when the LCMS is losing 80% and greater of youth membership many are asking why. In this presentation we will examine the great possibility that it is because we have forsaken our Lutheran (and Biblical) educational roots and placed the spiritual instruction of the children in the hands of the church and/or school. God our Father, and Luther, intended a much different structure of faith development from the current LCMS model and while the school and church must retain their role in this good work a fundamental restructuring must quickly take place for the sake of those to whom Jesus welcomed into his open arms.
This topic is so very central to any discussion 21st Century Lutheran Education for what is it that most uniquely defines ‘Lutheran’ education but the ‘Lutheran’ teachings? If we are not passing these on to children than the title ‘Lutheran Education’ has little meaning.
View the recorded session at https://corsica.cuw.edu/p93263080/
Farmers, Shepherds, or Wilderness Guides: Which is the Educational Metaphor for you?
Jeremy Pekari
Messiah Lutheran Church, Lynnfield, MA
One educator imagines their work as a farmer cultivating the best environment for young plants to grow abundant fruit. Another envisions their work as a foreman on the assembly line putting out the highest quality results with the most efficiency. How does each metaphor enhance or limit the work of the Lutheran Educator?
The presentation will encourage participants to identify the foundational metaphors they use in their work and provide time to cooperatively analyze the metaphors we use. We will look at several common educational metaphors, both biblical and secular, in order to see how the use of any metaphor shapes the work that we do as Lutheran Educators.
We will work through a process of critical analysis to identify how each metaphor can enhance and limit the work of educators. Together we will identify helpful educational metaphors for the Lutheran Educator in the 21st Century.
View the recorded session at https://corsica.cuw.edu/p12864040/
The Promise of Online Learning in the Mission and Ministry of Lutheran Education
Dr. Bernard Bull
Concordia University Wisconsin
During this presentation, participants explore eight common perspectives/attitudes regarding the integration of faith. We will examine these eight perspectives and use them as a tool to consider the nature of integrating the faith in Lutheran education.
View the recorded session at https://corsica.cuw.edu/p79841738/
What’s Happening Out There? Survey of E-learning and Educational Technology Initiatives around the World
Chris Raasch
Academic ADL Co-lab
In this session, Chris Raasch, Lead Tech for the Academic ADL Co-Lab will take you on a tour of current trends and innovations related to e-learning and education in industry, k-12 environments, and beyond.
View the recorded session at https://corsica.cuw.edu/p38186572/
Up to Alexandria: Academic Libraries as Catalysts of Knowledge
Rev. Robert Smith
Concordia Theological Seminary
The ancient Library of Alexandria was a place where the world’s scholars met to study the knowledge of all cultures. to lecture on them, discuss and debate with other scholars and students and create new works.
Academic libraries in the 20th century are more places for students to gather and collaborate than places to store knowledge. Good libraries will facilitate this trend and to encourage students and scholars to create new knowledge and wisdom for ages to come.
View the recorded session at https://corsica.cuw.edu/p35996353/
Does Your Board Support the Mission?
Rev. Dr. Richard Zeile
St. John’s Lutheran Church and School in Taylor, MI
In this session, the presenter will review common misconceptions of board service- to lord it over the school, or to handle complaints, or to micromanage, or to take personal issues over the heads of the teachers/administrators. The presenters will point out the proper function of the board, which is to develop policy, and periodic review of how that policy is carried out by administrator(s). This includes areas of responsibility and lines of authority which can be comprised by too informal an approach to the board’s work.
MTM Equipping Lutheran Educators for Service in the Digital World
Pre-recorded Session available for viewing by clicking here. – RECORDING NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME
Frank Wegner and Michael Uden
The Ministry Technology Mentor Project (MTM)
The MTM Project exists to provide Lutheran educators with affordable, assessable, practical, and Christ centered online graduate-level technology training.
This session will overview the mission and vision of the MTM Project and the services it can offer to Lutheran teachers and schools. Come and learn more about our graduate courses and customized school inservices. Hear about how you may become better prepared and more comfortable with using technology as an educational tool in your classroom or school. You may even get to see examples of how our members have integrated technology into their classroom practice.
Effective Leadership in Lutheran Schools, Or: Musings of an Old Lutheran Ed Warrior: The Good ole days, or not? RECORDING NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME
James J. Jurgensen
Concordia University Wisconsin
Interview format led by Dr. Bernard Bull, posing key questions to Dr. James Jurgensen, Director of Graduate Programs at CUW. Free-wheeling, open-ended sharing session, emphasizing effective leadership for Lutheran schools in the 21st century….
How are we doing? A look at the integration of technology in Lutheran Schools – RECORDING NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME
Perry Bresemann
LCMS – School Ministry
Lutheran Schools are providing a service that cannot be found anywhere else. They provide an environment where our love for a Savior is shared each and every day. Our Lord expects us to use our God given gifts to His glory! How are we doing when we look at integrating technology? Does the presence of hardware equal a shift in educational process? Join us as we reflect both on future direction and observations on the last three years of presentations, workshops and school visits!