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"The Real Difference Begins with You!!"
Web 2.0 New Tools, New Schools Gwen Solomon and Lynne Schrum p. 189
Minnesota South District – May 8, 2008
Is your school adequately providing rich technology experiences for your students?
Yes N
o
50%50%
1. Yes2. No
E-School News ReportTwo weeks ago they reported on a
survey they did asking this question to schools in the mid-west
15% of the principals said YES
82% of the principals said NO
3% of the principals didn’t couldn’t give an answer
The MTM MissionIs to train workers in and expose them to technology in support of mission and ministry in Lutheran congregations and schools
Our Working Mission
Providing affordable, accessible, and practical technology to principals and teachers in Lutheran schools.
MTM Vision
MTM is a national clearinghouse for technology training through which church workers and lay people are able to connect others to life in Jesus.
What Does This Mean?It means we want to partner with
you to help with your technology training.
It means that we care about Lutheran schools.
It means we care about you and those who you serve.
Video – 2020
What implications does this video have for us?
Things are changing quickly – are we?
Living Our Vision450 Lutheran principals and
teachers have, or are taking, one of our courses.
100 schools are members of the MTM Project.
District Members: North and South Wisconsin, Central and Northern Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Florida/Georgia
Affordable Technology Training
School is a member of MTM
District is a member of MTM
Individual MembershipCUW Lutheran Teacher Grant
Total Scholarship Possibility
*$225.00
*$225.00
($225 or $450)*$285.00
*$735.00
One WELS school in central Wisconsin (Emanuel, New London) had 13 faculty members taking a class at once.
The Technology Coordinator was involved
See Video at
www.lutheraneducation.net
Emanuel, New London
They paid $500 for an annual school membership
They received $8,450 in MTM scholarships
Some Words of Urgency“The challenge for school leaders is to
surround themselves with, and listen to technology users and visionaries. Schools have a moral obligation to prepare students for their technology-infused, globally interconnected futures….”
Scott McLeod, Director of the Advanced Study of Technology Leadership in Education, University of Minnesota. (CASTLE)
www.scottmcleod.net Neat blogging opportunity/invitation by him to each of you.
What are some challenges regarding professional development?
Time
Money/
Cost
Change
All of t
he above
25% 25%25%25%1. Time2. Money/Cost3. Change4. All of the above
Do one on Is it okay to be
Some Real Challenges …Time
Time to Learn
Time to Do
Time to Implement
Time to Grow
MoneyTechnology costs money
HardwareSoftwareTrainingPersonnel
TCO – Total cost of technology ownership
www.classroomtco.org/gartner_intro.html
What seems to be the most effective professional development process?
Half-d
ay in-se
rvice
Teacher C
onference
s
LEA Convoca
tions
Grad
uate-le
vel, t
hree-cr
...
25% 25%25%25%1. Half-day in-service2. Teacher
Conferences3. LEA Convocations4. Graduate-level,
three-credit, online courses
We Need ChangeIn attitudes about
professional development
In how we deliver lessons in our classrooms
In how we interact with others outside our buildings – communications – sharing - supporting
How Can MTM Help?
We provide encouragementWe offer scholarships to help with
tuition costsWe offer classes online to help with
time issuesWe help you practice
communicating/collaborating with other Lutheran professionals
MTM Technology Competencies (Handout)
1. Identify and articulate the relationship between basic computer hardware elements.
2.Connect and disconnect the computer and its components.
3.Configure computer system and install necessary drivers when connecting peripheral devices.
What is your current level of technology competency?
0-5 6-10
11-15 16-20
21-25
20% 20% 20%20%20%
1. 0-52. 6-103. 11-154. 16-205. 21-25
A Typical Lutheran Teacher …Comes to the EDG 970,
“Integrating Technology in the Classroom,” class being competent in four to six of these competencies.
They leave the class being competent in 18 to 20 of the competencies.
We Thank God for the Growth …
Percentage change in Mean competencies from Pre-Test to Post-Test: +69.9%Percentage change in Median competencies from Pre-Test to Post-Test: +100%
Summer 2008 CoursesEDG 670/970 Integrating Technology in the
ClassroomEDG 639/939 School Leadership in TechnologyEDG 589/889 Applying Technology in the Content
AreasEDG 608/908 Critical Issues in Educational
TechnologyEDG 657/957 Building Online Learning CommunitiesEDG 640/940 Networking and Support of Delivery
Systems for Schools.
EDG 514/814 Ministry in the Digital Age (Sept. of 2008)
EDG 671/971 Grants and Funding for Educational Technology Initiatives. (January of 2009)
Funding the ProgramTitle programs Thrivent's Giving Plus programBusinesses within the congregation Individuals within the congregation School budget for professional development
Fundraisers GrantsAdvertizing?????
For Example Use Only
Hank Raedeke
Masters in Educational Technology
Dr. Bernard Bull is the advisor for this masters program.
Developed specifically for Lutheran educators
A principal or a teacher in a Lutheran school could get this Master's program for about 1/3 the normal cost.
November Learning – It is Free!
LCMS School Ministry/Lutheran School Portal and MTM have partnered to provide three mini courses through November Learning. The courses deal with understanding and using the Internet.
These are online interactive courses that you can stop and start anytime.
Send an email to [email protected] and request the needed information to enroll in these courses.
Perry Bresemann will send you an email with directions to enroll.
Classroom ExamplesKris Reinke – PowerPoint on Adverbs – Third Grade
Debbie Court – Digital Storytelling
Using Photo Story 3 and PhotoShop Elements, Students used between 4-6 slides to develop their stories.
Debra Court – Dea Otte
Michael Schmidt – Technology games – Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and Jeopardy
Video using Skype done at LEA Convocation
Mike Schmidt’s
school web site
Mike Schmidt’s
school web site
David BlackShepherd of
the HillsCentennial,
CO
What might this “technology” look like in a writing
assignment…?”
Consider a topic like “Life Changing Experiences”
Could cite examples like: Saul/Paul, Peter’s denial, Moses’ burning bush experience
OR, one might show a video like…
Paul Potts Video
A shy guy who sells cell phones
He wants to be an opera singer
I encourage you to watch the body language and facial expressions of Paul, the judges, and the audience.
Which introduction (“traditional” vs. “technological”) to an assignment like this do you think would be more motivating to your students?
Why?
MTM Partners
