David Black posted on February 29, 2008 16:45
I spent some time the past two days participating in a live blogging session with the folks from Faith Lutheran in Las Vegas. They created sessions for their staff designed to hone in more specifically on the vision for technology as a tool to drive the curriculum within their school. It was interesting being a part of these discussions. I can't say that I provided any useful input, but the whole idea of collaborating through this method got me thinking about all the creative ways we have to learn from each other and work together if, as Josh at Musings From a Lutheran Technologist says, we are willing to move outside of our silos.
Take a look at Education, Science, and Technology to view the conversations of the past few days. While there may not be anything particularly groundbreaking about the discussion, the process was beneficial in these way:
- I feel as if I have a stake in the success of another Lutheran school. I will certainly be praying for Faith in Las Vegas and am willing to support them in any way I can. There is a connection I've made through participating.
- I better understand the perspectives of colleagues such as Rob, Dennis, and Josh. I've also learned from them. For instance, Dennis provided an excellent reminder of the importance for each of us not to ignore those who teach in the public sector. Even though we teach in Lutheran schools, we need their perspective in working with students and building our programs.
- No one person or school is smart enough to have all the answers about how to best utilize these fast-changing technologies for ministry and education. This process is a reminder of how much we all need each other to carry on the mission of Lutheran schools to share Christ with the world and to prepare our students for fulfilling their life mission of serving the Lord in all they do.
The experience has also gotten me thinking about how Cover It Live might be able to be utilized in other settings. Should I try to use this model at the LEA Convocation? (will there even be wi-fi access?) Is there a way my faculty might be able to work together with another faculty on a project, modeling what we expect of our students by practicing together? Are there other ideas where this tool might be of value.
Sure has got me thinking.... :)