"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

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Teacher C

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LEA Convoca

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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 courses@muth.us 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

M.schmidt@stpaulbonduel.com

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