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Innovative Digital Bible Study: Engaging Learners Through Creative Methods

Discover effective digital Bible study methods tailored for learners, facilitated by Martin Spriggs, WELS Chief Technology Officer. This presentation explores various online and collaborative tools, from wikis to blogs, and emphasizes the evolving teacher role as a personal influencer and moderator. Learn from successful examples in WELS congregations, their advantages and limitations, and how to create a more engaging virtual classroom experience. Shift your approach to digital learning while addressing common fears and challenges.

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Innovative Digital Bible Study: Engaging Learners Through Creative Methods

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  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_learning

  5. Shift in Teacher Role • Becomes • Influencer & role model of class culture • Connect with students in a personal way • Moderator of discussions & activities to lead students to learning goals WasThe source of knowledge

  6. What Is It? • Example 1: Christ Our Savior, Columbia TN • http://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.org • http://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/Welcome.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 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.php?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.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? ?

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